I made a steam bike! // Paul Brodie's Shop

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@willhouse Жыл бұрын

"So if it's raining and you're going downhill, good luck." ❤️‍🔥

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

So true.

@thomassinclair4675 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another tour of "Inside Paul Brodie's Head" or "Wednesday with Paul Brodie" !!! Always inspiring! Thanks!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas!

@rgetso 2 жыл бұрын

$8000 breaks down to about $3/hr after parts ... but the education was valuable. The bare motor/assembly had way more eye appeal than the outhouse-looking enclosure. What an intriguing video, Paul.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Yes, my hourly rate was a bit low.

@Crooked... 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mitch! Is it possible to add a small pop-up picture of a peacock every time the peacocks from Paul's garden scream? 😁

@mitchellnurseproductions 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose that is possible 🤔

@Crooked... 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellnurseproductions Haha oke great! A possibility has the potential to become reality... 🤞

@jeffkeen6943 2 жыл бұрын

...and add a counter as well! Then we can rank the episodes...that was a 6 Peacock...which is obviously better than a 3 Peacock... 🙂

@mitchellnurseproductions 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffkeen6943 😂

@836dmar 2 жыл бұрын

I second this motion. My wife laughed when she heard that call.

@gerry343 2 жыл бұрын

2:50 Based on locomotive nomenclature, I'd call that the smokebox. Your grin while riding the bike says it all. Great build, well done!

@davidatkinson3887 2 жыл бұрын

As an ex B.R. fireman of the early 60's I second that "smokebox"

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerry. Yes, Smokebox sounds good to me!

@dhutch2000 2 жыл бұрын

Vote three for smoke box. Now with a damper, to control the rate of burn of the fire.

@urdnal 2 жыл бұрын

That dang peacock! Always startles me, I love it. You should show him.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

We did show Peter. Did you not watch that video?

@SubTroppo 2 жыл бұрын

I used to ride at night home through Syon Park in the UK. The first time the peacock let out a cry from a high wall at close quarters I nearly fell off my bike. Thereafter I took people through there to see if they would get to fall off their bikes.

@urdnal 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie I guess not... uh, show him more!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

@@SubTroppo You sound like a great friend.

@WireWeHere 2 жыл бұрын

Steam engines, bricklaying, and adrenaline? The late Fred Dibnah climbing up to work, as he says, to fund his loco motion hobby was captured in a series of interesting videos on KZfaq. Another fascinating gentleman.

@NathanNostaw 2 жыл бұрын

I knew about old fearless fred and his way over loaded land rover that carried all his ladders, but I never knew it was to fund a steam hobby. What a legend.

@TarmanTheChampion Жыл бұрын

I was gona mention this!

@tomthompson7400 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect ,,, what more could anyone desire ,,, maybe a portrait of Mighty Mitch ,,, but other than that ???

@mbi379 Жыл бұрын

Such a great project. You were just fabricating it. Then lessons learned... How cool is that!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thank for watching!

@billdyke9745 2 жыл бұрын

Good heavens... An incredible project.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill 🙂

@walkerholder9765 Жыл бұрын

I did not know your channel before your break, but I am so very glad your back!! My Mother in law was diagnosed with Multiple Myleoma in 2008. She has had 2 stem cell transplants, and is doing very well these days at 82. Those transplants where, well, let me say she is a tough lady. Best of luck sir! I love your team's work!!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I am scheduled for a stem cell transplant, so let's hope I do as well as your Mother in law.

@JulianMakes Жыл бұрын

Just incredible! I’m amazed that roller/swage joint in the firebox didn’t need soldering - very cool!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian.

@wayneevans8269 10 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, that is one crazy project, I love watching your problem solving, your a clever engineer, thanks for the inspiration. Kind regards Wayne

@paulbrodie 10 ай бұрын

Wayne, thanks for watching and commenting :)

@VE7QRZ Жыл бұрын

I am speechless, custom build redefined…🎉

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter :)

@1963corvette327 2 жыл бұрын

just luv watching your adventures, very captivating and informal,,,

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@leonardarola 2 жыл бұрын

This is poetry. Take us for a ride.

@thedr309 2 жыл бұрын

i loved the picture of you "Steam Rollin" at the end!! awesome job

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mitch!

@tednruth453 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen the future! and it's powered by steam!

@AbernathyPJ Жыл бұрын

Hey Mitch, you need to get Paul and this bike or some of his bikes into Jay Leno’s KZfaq channel and into his shop.

@krbuck 2 жыл бұрын

This is total madness. I love it.

@hordboy 2 жыл бұрын

Whacky and beautiful. That’s not always a good combination, but it is in this case. 😁

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks hordboy.

@allanrichards3752 2 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant project and a brave one to take on. Having messed with steam engines a bit I think a critical bit is the blast pipe which is where the exhaust from the engine goes through into the chimney. If you get the blast pipe right you draw a lot of air through the fire and hence hot air up the boiler tubes to create steam. I say this because if the fire door is getting really hot then the heat is not going up through the boiler. You might also benefit from a small superheater and valve gear that allows what is called notching back so when you are cruising it uses less steam. Nevertheless you have made a very good start and just need some fine tuning.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Allan, thanks for watching and commenting. I haven't seen the bike for 14 years. It went to Indiana where Dick lived. Dick died, and his wife sold it. I have no idea where it is now...

@xpndblhero5170 2 жыл бұрын

This is just insane, I couldn't imagine how difficult this would be to ride, let alone to also enjoy a nice scenery... LoL

@xpndblhero5170 2 жыл бұрын

@@gpw203 - For Sure, he works really fast and sometimes he makes multiple parts after the camera stops..... LoL

@greybeard3759 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! You're just full of surprises, aren't you. Kudos!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

@ArjanGroe 2 жыл бұрын

Paul & Mitch; what a story!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arjan.

@TheOldaz1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome project and well executed - the smile on your face says it all. Thanks for the history.

@hermanhandlebars2687 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic you keep a record of your projects and to share them with us all. Thank you 👍 A true artisan

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, I have been a photographer for 47 years.

@tiffinthyme5822 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, I really enjoyed your honest explanation of the way you worked through this project, steam bike, why not? The only thing troubling me was where to put the tea! ( living in the U.K. we take these things very seriously!). Note to self, add small tap in boiler to allow teapot to be filled! Thank you, to both Mitch and yourself. Best wishes Kevin. 🫖

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Yes, I do sometimes like a good cup of tea!

@1crazypj 2 жыл бұрын

Steam is scary stuff. You are crazier than I imagined. 🤣

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

I was younger then.

@seafire820 2 жыл бұрын

this motorcycle is awesome! you are a master. also first

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Seafire.

@JohnSmith-xs4sx 2 жыл бұрын

just incredible what you can do Mr. Brodie , that bike is amazing

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

John, thanks for watching and commenting🙂

@Alanbataar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul & Mitch! Paul, you are just plain gifted.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan 🙂

@MegaTubescreamer 2 жыл бұрын

"this is my shop!!Jules Verne is behind the camera " I`m captain Nemo on the Cyclo-gizmo never been happier by the look of it ! fantastic! a tandem model will provide additional services of a stoker, and a trailer full of firewood to keep it rolling along, it has potential ,,

@jeffkeen6943 2 жыл бұрын

...don't give him ideas... 🙂

@MegaTubescreamer 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffkeen6943 lolz,,, your right Jeff, these two are just an inspiration

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if you look hard enough there is always an upside.

@icarium6031 Жыл бұрын

What a friggin legend!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!

@joeboonen7421 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bit of kit. Love the vid.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe.

@adamkurth6839 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Love the videos, I watch them all and I learn so much! I would love to see a video on how Paul cleans parts and engines and such, everything seems so clean. In my shop my parts are always greasy and dirty despite my best efforts with a brush and degreaser. It may seem simple but it's the little thing I glean from these videos that stick with me. Also, I felt educated enough to repair a bent up bicycle for my friend last week. So thank you Mitch and Paul!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam. One way I keep my shop clean is to keep all the grinding and belt sanding outside the shop. It really does make a difference.

@johnutting9615 Жыл бұрын

We have an engineeer here in nz who has built the same bike from the ground up. It goes along beautifully.

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Excellent! New Zealand has some very talented engineers and fabricators! 😉

@redsquare2 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! You are a genius.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Too kind.

@Rudy97 2 жыл бұрын

I am in my bike phase right now so every video you release is super interesting.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin.

@kenmilne2379 11 ай бұрын

If ure not an expert! U made a hellva nice job that anybody would be proud of !! Love the idea of steam and didnt realise how complicated it all was ! But beautifully fininshed ! I think the expence was under a bit !! Haha ❤️

@paulbrodie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ken. Appreciate your comments!

@zmotorsports62 2 жыл бұрын

Very, very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Cosm1cCream 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm Paul Brodeeeee! Love this channel Sir! Your intro/introduction is unique the way you introduce yourself and the LEGENDARY Mitch!!!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

It's true. Mitch has been working very hard to establish his Legendary status. Thanks for watching!

@bake162 2 жыл бұрын

So cool, so much gizmoness

@kepamurray1845 2 жыл бұрын

You look so young in the picture. Judging by that smile, that ride has left an indelible mark in your memory. Nice to see.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was a little younger then. I do smile a bit.. Thanks for watching!

@johnthemainguy9059 2 жыл бұрын

Neat project, and I can see how it blew the budget. Paul, I think the cladding wood is teak rather than oak.

@WireWeHere 2 жыл бұрын

Steam Chest is the name I heard as a kid. Wonder about a fitting name for your two wheel counterpart.

@karlalton3170 2 жыл бұрын

Wow very interesting project Paul made my day 😁😁🤘🤘

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl.

@daedaluscan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome again. The smile at the end says it all.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie.

@WaxMeister 2 жыл бұрын

Paul - "I think is't looking like a pretty sharp machine!", Peter - "Al right, Yah, yah, yah, yah, yah!"

@cinemafx1 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable workmanship. Well done

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@robertcates4066 Жыл бұрын

This is such a cool video, PAUL!!!!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert 😉

@gordonhenagar6652 2 жыл бұрын

whether it worked well or not you did a nice job, I think if steam motorcycles ever worked well we would still be riding them.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the early 1900's there was a Lot of discussion about whether it was going to be steam, internal combustion, or electric power for vehicles. A lot of the smart money bet on Steam.

@gordonhenagar6652 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie yes, I’ve read a lot and watched documentaries about that time period, I think I would have fit in there better.

@budyharianto8229 2 жыл бұрын

Nice...very enjoyed with your creativity sir...😀👍

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Budy.

@darnmartian9766 Жыл бұрын

Be careful to fully consider the weight of that water tank. That will be so heavy and so high you may occasionally struggle to keep from dropping that bike, you might consider a pair of a very low-slung horizontal large-diameter pipes maybe 4-5 inches up from the street

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

I built that bike for a customer probably 15 years ago. He died, and his wife sold it....

@leedale5393 2 жыл бұрын

Your skill never fails to amaze me 👍

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee.

@davidmizak4642 2 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for the amazing information you provide to your viewers. This is fascinating material. I appreciate all of your efforts. Many thanks!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David 🙂

@joereedmusic9853 2 жыл бұрын

You're always up for a challenge. Well done, lots of valuable information learned.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe.

@towhee7472 Жыл бұрын

Great work on your side for this amazing project!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tow 😉

@bigestudios3890 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, thanks for sharing!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@gregm1457 2 жыл бұрын

I'd call that upper chamber a "steam dome"- lets the steam liberated from the water collect for use. Cool bike!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg. The proper term, I found out, is a Steam Box.

@bscoffeeandwelding7236 2 жыл бұрын

Bikes however you will know about, great story Paul, just part of the well rounded experience love it

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Andrew_Fernie 2 жыл бұрын

A work of art.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew.

@Shinysideup 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing project. Beautifully made

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian.

@tmonelo490 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully made mechanical art!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you T monelo.

@slideman. 2 жыл бұрын

What a great project! Thanks for sharing that!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vlad! Thanks.

@neilpalandri-jones689 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome!!!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil. Glad you think so!

@davidmotoman4956 2 жыл бұрын

whooa you have done some very interesting stuff over the years Paul. love coming along on the Journey. Cheers Dave from Australia

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, all the way from Australia!

@Marty59143 2 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing a peacock in the background. Great build, I would bet most people have never seen this type of build or the solid rubber tires being made either.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty. I keep hearing a peacock too!

@plzimmer 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

@planeben 2 жыл бұрын

You may not be a steam expert, but you sir, are an artist! I'm a retired sterilizer tech that worked in various hospitals and for Sterris, so I know a little about steam.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@lydwood 2 жыл бұрын

Another great project! You might be interested to see an amazing steam bicycle made not so long ago in the UK, its on KZfaq entitled The ruscombe gentleman's steam bicycle, it's design addresses pretty much all of the downsides of such a project.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lydwood. I will check it out.

@hotoilhands 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul. Early in my career there were several reciprocating steam pumps in use in the refinery I worked in. I had lots of fun learning how they worked, and after servicing them was always pleased to see I'd done it right when they fired back up. This bike is wonderful engineering by you and your collaborators. It looked great. Would be cool to hear and see it chuffing along.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate your comments.

@tomfortson5147 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul & Mitch, What a great project! I love steam engines myself - and would love to have a steam bike. The risks are definitely present with a steam boiler and engine. And I'd be sure to do the design and fabrication work with the supervision of a true "Steam Engineer" who understands all of the parameters of designing a steam system. Thanks so much for showing us!!!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. Sounds like you are Keen for Steam!

@projectcarz4798 2 жыл бұрын

The valve to drain pressure from the boiler, is actually called a blow down valve. The correct term is blowing down the boiler

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@quirty864 2 жыл бұрын

Been curious about the Roper for decades and here you went and answered most of them. Totally aghast and speechless and stuff.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim.

@johnb5519 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@ironscrap6244 2 жыл бұрын

ghost steam .... 🤣

@derekgee8504 2 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me Paul , great video thanks for posting

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@MyFairbanks 2 жыл бұрын

Superb job.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ttm2609 8 ай бұрын

Add a valve cutoff mechanism to give power on hills yet economy on the flat Steam locomotives work on that principle

@paulbrodie 7 ай бұрын

Yes, you might be correct, but the boiler was a mis-match to the steam engine. That turned out to be a problem...

@freiheitfur2takte354 2 жыл бұрын

Wirklich sehr interessant! Bitte mehr Storys von früheren Projekten 😀 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland ♥️♥️♥️

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@guilhermeschneider9408 2 жыл бұрын

Man iam from Brazil, and found the channel this week ( Iam a farmer and its raining a lot here haha). Iam impressed with the habilit Mitch for passing the vision of the Paul. So nice guys, keeps the job great!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Brazil.. Welcome aboard!

@MotoDeSoto 2 жыл бұрын

Fun story. 😎

@goodwaterhikes 21 күн бұрын

Pretty cool 😎👍✌️

@paulbrodie 20 күн бұрын

Thanks...

@NathanNostaw 2 жыл бұрын

What a great project. I would love to make a steam machine of some type one day. I bet it took over double the hours originally thought. It sure looks like a fiddly job.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a few extra hours for sure!

@killallfornothing Жыл бұрын

Glass is probably PYREX. Grat poroject!

@paulbrodie Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@stevefaltis8989 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, you da man!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@tomtruesdale6901 2 жыл бұрын

That is sooooo Cool! As big a pain in the butt to build it seems you did an outstanding job on it

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Tom, thank you very much.

@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200 2 жыл бұрын

Superb work and insight into another of your projects👌 Cheers Chris

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@cncsphere 2 жыл бұрын

Grease gun pressure tester - amazing!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much.

@h-j.k.8971 2 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece, would have loved to follow the build.

@brianyoung9014 2 жыл бұрын

The top box with the exhaust would be called the smoke box.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, correct!

@leighharron 2 жыл бұрын

How very interesting Paul, you never cease to amaze. From pedal to steam to petrol to electric!! Have you even considered a sail or wings??? 😉😂

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Mostly I like two wheels, on the ground.

@michaelfarrell5774 2 жыл бұрын

Distilled water likely to prevent scale buildup in the boiler from minerals in tap water, Espresso machines also like distilled water to prevent scale.

@rossbrumby1957 2 жыл бұрын

An interesting exersize in historical steam. Have you since considered a more modern, lightweight steam engine to retrofit on an existing bike? Using a flash boiler and lpg as a realistic faster fuel, build a 3 cylinder radial engine of no more than 50cc displacement. I don't have a lathe or milling machine so can't really go further than brainstorming stage. Also use a condenser to reuse the water, aiming for a sealed unit steam engine.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

I built this steam bike bike many years ago, and have done nothing with steam in the years following.

@freakysteve140281 2 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool. Instantly have visions of a steam bike made to look like a Scott flying squirrel with a two cylinder compound steam engine. Maybe in a few years…

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen.

@kentuckyfriedjoe7370 2 жыл бұрын

Piece of Artwork from another time. Love it. 🦃

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@stevefaltis8989 2 жыл бұрын

Dang! That is so cool!

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!

@kevingambrell 2 жыл бұрын

One of the big problems you have is the exhaust from the engine exiting into the chimney the way it does. If you had angled the exhaust to follow the draught of the chimney the used steam would increase your fires draft. brilliant video and again cracking nice work, thank you.

@paulbrodie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. Yes, there are always ways to make improvements.

@dhutch2000 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it it quite common to design the exhaust as a nozzle to produce 'forced draft' by Venturi effect, on a locomotive this is called a 'blast ring' and something s lot of design goes into.