The Little Samson Steam Tractor
The main bearing brackets, nearly finished.
The part machined bearings and the mandrel used
to hold them while
milling them square!
The finished set of main bearings, clamps and
locking pins.
There is a surprising amount of work involved in these two assemblies!
The crankshaft being turned. The bolt in the
middle helps support the shaft.
The large diameter on the right end is for the gear splines.
The crankshaft splines being milled in.
The fast / slow gears with the splines cut.
The finished shaft with fast / slow gears fitted.