Below you can view extra photos of Richard’s Oliver tractor build, along with some of his other projects. Click on images to enlarge.
More Photos of Richard’s 1/2 Scale Oliver Tractor Build
Rear Housing Machining
Machining the back of the rear housing.
Fender Mount Pattern
The left hand fender mount pattern.
Jill Dosdall With the Tractor
Rich’s wife, Jill, poses with the tractor.
Differential Gears
Differential gears are set to proper backlash.
Cutting the Axle Splines
Cutting the axle splines.
Differential Gears
Another look at the differential gears.
Completed Transmission
The completed transmission and rear end, with axles installed.
Hydraulic Housing Pattern
The start of a pattern to cast the hydraulic housing.
Main Bearings in Place
A view of the main bearings in place.
Cutting the Crankshaft
Balancing the Crankshaft, Flywheel, and Clutch Assembly
Finished Crankshaft in Block
The finished crankshaft is laid into the block.
The Over/Under Transmission
The Finished Valves
Machining the Valve Cover
CNC machining the outside of the valve cover.
The Finished Valve Cover
Intake Manifold Castings
The intake manifold castings assembled.
Freshly Painted Rear Fenders
Battery Boxes
The full-size and half-size battery boxes are compared.
The Sandblasted Hood
Seat Back Progress
Roughing out the seat back from solid stock.
Finished Seat Back
The finished seat back awaiting upholstery.
Freshly Painted Engine and Frame
Freshly Painted Frame and Axles
Dash With Serial Number Tag Attached
More Photos of Richard’s Projects and Shop
Another One of Rich’s Clausing Lathes
Another one of Rich’s Clausing lathes, acquired later in his life.
Rich sharpens His Own End Mills
A Tiny Model Chainsaw
A 1-inch long model chainsaw, created with a 3D printer.
A Jack-in-the-Box Machinist’s Puzzle
A “Jack-in-the-Box” machinist’s puzzle cut from aluminum.
An Upright Steam Engine
Alternate View of the Upright Steam Engine
A 3D Printed Ball and Cube
3D Printed Ball Bearing Race
A working ball bearing race, made on a 3D printer.
Fun Gears
Some fun gears built by Rich.
Irregularly Shaped Gears
Irregularly shaped gears by Rich.
Rich With a Radio Controlled Airplane
One of the many airplanes that Rich built and flew when he was into radio controlled flying.
A Horizontal Stationary Steam Engine
Another one of Rich’s horizontal stationary steam engines.
A Red Wing Hit-n-Miss Engine
A Red Wing hit-n-miss engine with elegant striping.