"Steampunk" - the build

[dogbreath vodka]

Wiki defines Steampunk as " A sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century. "

Steam powered - yes
Inspired by industrialised Western civilization - tick

Think I just might build me a 4" Steampunk :twisted: :twisted:

The story so far:
Went down to the scrap metal dealer and inquired about some copper pipe.
"Yep got all that - come with me"
"How much 3" you need?"
"Hmmm (rubbing chin) I'd have to cut that piece,,,,,,,, and that one"............... long pause......
...................................................................................... walks away talking about some 4" he had years ago.
.....................

So after following him around and talking to him for a good hour and a half, I walked out of the scrap yard with....... nothing
Yep he wouldn't cut any pipe.

Hmmmm Ok two days later I decided to bite the bullet and buy a 3mtr length of 3" and whatever he wanted to sell in 4", 2" etc.

Same scenario..... "How much of that you want?" "OK I'll cut that for you." :wtf:
Same bloke same bit of pipe>>>> :wtf:
"You said something about fittings in copper ..... come with me young fella"
He's in his 70's so he can say that

Climbing over scrap from... who knows were and when... right out the back.... cut off 44gal drum.. full of fittings
"Have a look in there, was gunna build a ?.. twenty years ago but didn't."

30Mins later.... I had 5x 4" T's unknown number of reducers (never been used), plenty of 3", 2", 1", 3/4" and a new mate. :D :D :D
He really is a nice bloke.... must have caught him on a bad day.

So my plans for a modular still were born.
:D :D :D :D
Stay tuned.

DBV

[dogbreath vodka]

So then I get in contact with Mac....
"Mac I need parts, this, this, this, this."
Pays the man and thinks he is sending them road freight.....
Couple of days later there are two parcels waiting for me at the front door when I get home. :D :D
Air freight
Damn man that's genius :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:


Got me some fittings, got copper pipe..... long weekend
"Steampunk" is on the way. :twisted: :twisted:

DBV

[Kimbo]

Well done on embarking on a new build DBV, you wont regret it, BUT!

:text-worthless:

[dogbreath vodka]

Fair enough I guess
Started with a few of these


Made em into a lot of these.


Still working on a lot of these


And have made these, last night and yesterday


Finished them to this stage today, just got to cut them round at the right diameter.


Taking a break as it has been two days of copper copper and more copper....
Will get there over the next couple of weeks I suspect

DBV

[punchy21]

Nice score at the scrappy DBV :D and awesome job sp far :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[dogbreath vodka]

Thanks mate
Here's what a lot of it looks like

Some of the fittings still had the original tags on them.... new old stock... gotta love that. :D
One happy camper here, I can tell ya.


And I've been busy flattening some 1/4" tube for flanges


Plenty left to be done so tonight is another busy one :-D

DBV

[Urrazeb]

Good stuff mate, nice score!

[Bushy]

Look at this bloke go. Well done DB. Love to see these things comin together. :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Kimbo]

Don't stop him now...... he got momentum :dance: :dance: :dance:
well done dude :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[jasonc2861]

Hey DB if you don't mind me asking,how much all up was all that lovely copper etc?

[dogbreath vodka]

Hey Jason
Let's just say it cost less than the five "T's" would if new :D

It's more about being in the right place at the right time.
The scrap dealer was keeping them for himself for another project.
I came along at the right time and he was willing to let them go.... :D
Won't get a second chance at a first pick ;-)

Cheers
DBV

[jasonc2861]

Yer I'm going to cruise the scrap joints tomoz,put on my happy face and see what I can score.cheers again. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Milky]

Yer I'm going to cruise the scrap joints tomoz,put on my happy face and see what I can score.cheers again. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Yeah cruising scrap joints really pays off in the end! Patience is the key! (unless you got cash to burn & buy new copper!)

[2MEKE]

Awesome score on the new old stock but

Steam powered - yes

what's the story with this...DIY or something of the shelf??

[dogbreath vodka]

Hey 2meke
Sorry to disappoint but no... steam powered was a reference to the alcoholic vapour... :-D
or maybe me getting steamed up over this build 8-}

But a good thought..... maybe someone can come up with a decent idea.. then I'll build it. :D :D

DBV

[snapperhead]

Awesome idea, I love it and Im looking forward to seeing your ideas.

I am adding this little unit to my build and fitting the torches generator to it, so I can power the thermo's and lighting (generator charges mini battery bank)

Steam engine generator.jpg

The world needs more steampunk, go that man.

[dogbreath vodka]

So this morning my condenser looked like this (bottom right hand corner)


Then about 4pm it looked like this



And now it looks like this.



Damn that took some doing.
OK I also ground a heap of plates and stuffed around .... but it takes some time to make one of them there condensers, don't it?
Another bit almost finished :D

DBV

[1 2many]

You are sure to have a Great still there mate , your soldering skills are top notch :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[dogbreath vodka]

Thanks for that 1 2many :-D

After making this one I got to thinking.... (a dangerous thing that - me having thoughts.)
Would it be a cooling advantage to put the inlet and outlet tubes on opposite sides of the condenser?

That way the water has to flow not only top to bottom or visa versa, but also across the condenser to get out.
:-B

Just askin

DBV

[Cane Toad]

Either or mate,no real biggy,so just for shits and giggles,maybe you should pull it all apart and put the outlet on the opposite side :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: great build BTW :handgestures-thumbupleft: