Small oscillating engine

Small oscillating engine

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25 May 2021 at 12:11 #547018
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Here's my first scratch-built steam engine – a small single-acting oscillating engine based on the design from Steve's Workshop. This was all scrap metal – even the base which was cast from some aluminium drainpipe. It runs nicely on air. I suppose I'll have to make a small boiler now!

Edited By JasonB on 25/05/2021 12:12:07
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25 May 2021 at 12:11 #3459
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25 May 2021 at 12:37 #547022
AJW
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That looks great, you should be proud of it!

Alan
25 May 2021 at 12:51 #547025
Brian H
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That looks very good, well done.

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25 May 2021 at 16:46 #547067
Steviegtr
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Nice job.

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25 May 2021 at 18:03 #547077
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Thanks all. I've still got a couple of finishing jobs to do, but I'm pleased it worked! I've bought a Stuart ST oscillator to have a go at next.
25 May 2021 at 21:14 #547098
Jim Nic
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Well done smf, a good looking version of Steve's design.

This was my first engine too, although not as much modified as yours.

Jim
26 May 2021 at 12:06 #547197
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Looks great, well done you

There are also good(ish) hand held air compressors you can test your creations with up to 100psi
27 September 2022 at 00:36 #615115
Michael Moore
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That looks fabulous.
27 September 2022 at 02:48 #615119
Jeff Dayman
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That's a fine looking engine! well done.
27 September 2022 at 02:55 #615120
Paul Lousick
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Until you build a boiler, use an electric steam cleaner as shown in the post for my little marine engine. **LINK**
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