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Hi Jim, that is pretty cool! it is almost as old as me. Dave
Hi Jim, thanks for showing "Good old number 1". My first Stirling engine happened to be Tapper from your book Miniature Ringbom Engines. Admittedly, I had already completed my second Stirling before I finally got Tapper to run. I attach a photo of my bedraggled looking (water cooled) Tapper for you examination. I have gotten a lot of good from several of your books.Regards,--Tim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2WWRmOkYjw
Quote from: TinkerJim on December 30, 2024, 09:51:24 PMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2WWRmOkYjwThanks for showing your engine, I really enjoyed seeing it in action and I'm determined to make something similar one day!I made this engine (without any plans) back in 2009 but I couldn't get it to work at all - frustrating when a hot air engine I cobbled together from tin cans, wire and a CD ran great!In hindsight think the linkages were just too heavy. I think it's still knocking around somewhere so I might try slimming them down.
Wire & tin can engines are light and loose. The linkage on your engine looks well made, but a bit on the heavy side. Make sure there is not the slightest bind. Also, leakage is often the trouble with these engines --it is surprising how a very very tiny leak can prevent running.
Tinker Jim :Thank you for posting and continuing to bring passion and improvement to old things/ideas. Time is a funny thing in1964 I was but a toddler and my Bridgeport mill would not be out of the factory for another 4 years, I have yet to successfully complete a Stirling engine. But did have fun building a minikin that i display in a miniature vise, It was one of my early engines first displayed in 2003. It is really fun to see when the young kids are inspired by what you build. RespectfullyTin Falcon
Your engine is the same age as me, pretty neat!
My favorite engine build was your Moriya fan. I built it years ago and still bring it out to run. I showed it off at my last Christmas party for the kids and grandkids.ThanksMike(Salt Lake City)
I bought your new book for making the large stirling fan. It is on my short list to build.Mike