Beginner plan?

Charlie ricker · Jul 24, 2012

Hi everyone, I just got a small block of steel and piece of 2" diameter barstock, and I was wonderng if anyone had any plans for a simple beginner model? I have a lathe and a milling machine, cylinder hones ect. I just want a small "popper" that I could power a desk fan with. Thanks!

b.lindsey · Jul 24, 2012

Charlie, Do you mean a sterling engine or an atmospheric engine or or a small IC engine or what? That would help us direct you.

Bill

Charlie ricker · Jul 25, 2012

Internal combustion, should have said that in the beginning. I have some miniature spark plugs from a model boat engine that I can use. (they're not glow plugs, I had them checked at the hobby shop)

b.lindsey · Jul 25, 2012

Charlie, you may have seen already some of the hoglet and webster build logs which may be a starting point. Not sure they are true beginner models but depending on skill levels and experience, probably doable. There are far more experienced IC guys here that I hope will offer further and no doubt better guidance.

Bill

kvom · Jul 25, 2012

Not many IC engines that are for beginners afaik. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

kuhncw · Jul 25, 2012

Jerry Howell's Power House barstock engine might come close to what you are looking for.

http://www.model-engine-plans.com/engineplans/combustion/powerhouse.htm?39,24

Regards,

Chuck

m_kilde · Jul 25, 2012

Charlie

Maybe you should try out this site too:

http://www.john-tom.com/html/ICEngines.html

Chriske · Jul 25, 2012

You could try this one :
http://ridders.nu/

It's free of charge.

Chris

deverett · Jul 26, 2012

The Webster (3rd plan down on the John Tom link) is very popular and you can read several build logs here.

Dave
The Emerald Isle

Herbiev · Jul 26, 2012

Charlie. To avoid dissapointment on your first build i would go for a simple steam engine to get the feel for making pistons and cylinders etc. Good luck on whichever you decide.
Herbie

Charlie ricker · Jul 27, 2012

Okay, I might try a steam engine then. Any sugjestion's for one?

m_kilde · Jul 28, 2012

Hello Charlie

My very first project was this engine :

http://www.john-tom.com/MyPlans/SteamPlans3/WalkingBeamEngine/Walking_Beam_Engine.pdf

You can see photo of the one I build here :

I did actually build this engine on a home made lathe

Charlie ricker · Jul 28, 2012

Is this one too complicated for a beginner? I like the looks of it.

http://www.john-tom.com/IC Engines/GasolineSingle/GasEngineSm.pdf

Tin Falcon · Jul 28, 2012

Charlie:

read here;
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f27/selecting-first-engine-build-15183/

your introduction tells little about your machining experience. In general start simple an air engine. A mcCabe runner or a LMS oscillator .
Tin

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