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Title: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Robert Zambelli on March 25, 2018, 04:50:10 PM: A while back, I posted a picture of the coffee table I made from a Lycoming O-235 engine.
After using it a few times, I decided that it wasn't practical so I redesigned it, making it two-tiered.
I used the original glass top on the upper tier and had a new larger one made for the lower tier.
I used the spinner from business jet engine (Garret, I believe).
Came out quite well.
Bob Z.
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Steve Fitton on March 25, 2018, 05:57:24 PM: Doesn't the 152 use that engine?
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Serge_Krauss on March 25, 2018, 06:25:39 PM: Nice!
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Robert Zambelli on March 25, 2018, 06:38:48 PM: Quote from: Steve Fitton on March 25, 2018, 05:57:24 PM
Doesn't the 152 use that engine?
Correct, Steve. Rated at 110 HP
Bob Z.
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Guy Markham on March 25, 2018, 07:10:10 PM: I still think it is Overpowered <=
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: jim ballard on March 25, 2018, 07:13:55 PM: Now that right there is COOL....I don't care who you are!
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Dan McEntee on March 25, 2018, 07:21:25 PM: You're damn right that's cool! And it will hold one heck of a big cup of coffee! I have an engine cylinder from the Continental radial that Stearmen PT-17's used ( I can't remember the designation right off hand) and want to make a lamp out of it. I need some valve covers to sort of dress it up but haven't had much luck finding any . If anyone knows of any valve covers for this engine, I could use 4 (two for a friend of mine's cylinder.) They don't have to be perfect, and I can do any welding or machine work that they may need to be presentable for a table lamp!
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: wwwarbird on March 25, 2018, 08:41:11 PM: Quote from: Steve Fitton on March 25, 2018, 05:57:24 PM
Doesn't the 152 use that engine?

Not anymore, it's in Robert's living room.
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Tony Drago on March 25, 2018, 09:05:40 PM: That really is cool looking...
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: John Rist on March 25, 2018, 09:39:33 PM: Are the guts removed to lighten it up a bit? Way cool! #^
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Robert Zambelli on March 26, 2018, 10:16:04 AM: Yes, John - all the innards are removed.
I fabricated a short hollow steel shaft, thrust bushing and flange that rides in the original two front mains.
The entire table tops can easily be turned like a big lazy Susan.

Bob Z.
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Bruce Shipp on March 26, 2018, 02:16:23 PM: What was it about the original design that did not work, too short?
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: Tim Wescott on March 26, 2018, 02:29:34 PM: Quote from: wwwarbird on March 25, 2018, 08:41:11 PM
Not anymore, it's in Robert's living room.

You beat me to it.
Title: Re: My redesigned coffee table
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2018, 05:51:43 PM: Quote from: Tim Wescott on March 26, 2018, 02:29:34 PM
You beat me to it.

LL~