Recent content by dbynoe

Thanks Arnold, I figured someone had to have come up with this before but couldn't find any info, that name is super helpful!

Hi all, so I am planning out my next build, I was thinking of building a radial, something similar to a coomber engine but with multiple single acting cylinders. Heres an overall view: And a detail of the valving on the frame: And a detail of the valving on the cylinders: Its basically a...

Thanks for the warm welcome all. Tin Falcon: I highly recommend building a kayak, there is just something awesome about sitting on the water in something you built. Check this site out: http://yostwerks.com/ has plans for fuselage style kayak construction. Plywood frames, wooden stringers...

Hi, came across this forum while looking for information on small steam engines. This place is awesome. Lots of inspiration and neat ideas. I am a kinetic sculptor, I build weird moving things, mostly out of wood, but I just got my first metal lathe and a small mill so I am learning how to use...

Still not too sure about the surfing kite.... You and my girlfriend both, its one of those funny projects where its not quite there yet, but I think there could be something... Its currently hanging up in my garage until I figure it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPbBvVXAsT0 Hi all, I have been lurking on the forum and got inspired by all the beautiful work, got me in the mood to build my first engine. Its a brass single action wobbler about 4" high, runs well on about 15psi of air, starts to shake above 40psi, and turns...