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The word documents are the original plans I received and are incomplete. There is a Solid Works assembly which has the missing components modeled in but, this engine has never been made using the parts I modeled in. Some files may be redundant but, this is everything I have for the engine...

The word documents are the original plans I received and are incomplete. There is a Solid Works assembly which has the missing components modeled in but, this engine has never been made using the parts I modeled in. Some files may be redundant but, this is everything I have for the engine...

Ideal for those small parts that require special set-ups to machine. Can be used on lathes, mills or any other machine where special work-holding is needed. Comes with six 6061-T6 aluminum clamps, six .150 thick hardened washers, six each of the following 1/4-20 socket-head capscrews: 1" long...

Does anyone know where I can get the plans for this engine? Thanks, Dan

Has anyone taken the time to model the Poppin Flame Licker? I know the plans that are on the web are pretty clean, but for someone thinking about building the engine (as I am), a nice 3D assembly answers a lot of questions. I've searched this site and found a lot of information about building...

I can't remember the name, but I think there's an alcohol that works. What do other people use to remove blue layout dye? Thanks.

I am buying silver solder for the first time in order to solder some small brass components. I want to buy .032 dia, I think, and I will use flux per a suggestion on another post shown here... http://sra-solder.com/product.php/6073/96 I was going to buy the solder from the same supplier shown...

I am working on an engine that requires a fair amount of silver soldering. I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction in the way of supplies. I suppose I'll need everything; although I have a propane torch, but I don't know if I need something special or not. It would be...

I am trying to build the ignition for my Simple 2-Stroke by Jan Ridders shown here...http://heetgasmodelbouw.ridders.nu/Webpaginas/pagina_tweetakt_motor/tweetakt_frameset.htm I think I will try to use Jerry Howells ignition module shown here...http://www.jerry-howell.com/IgnitionModules.html...

I am building Jan Ridders Simple 2-Stroke engine seen here...http://heetgasmodelbouw.ridders.nu/Webpaginas/pagina_tweetakt_motor/tweetakt_frameset.htm I have am pretty confident about the machining (although, some of it will be undoubtedly challenging), but the ignition is way out of my realm...

Does anyone know where I can get a set of plans for an engine that uses a functioning fly ball governor? I've seen some plans that have one incorporated, but not functional. The plans don't have to be free, but of course that's always a bonus. Thanks in advacne. Dan

I have some pretty tough, see-through material that I’d like to make a cover for some engines with. I figure there must be a lot of people on this site who have made covers for their models and was hoping to get some words of advice. Should I just butt the pieces together or cut a 45 degree...

I'm considering building my first IC engine and was wondering what the difference would be (construction wise) between planning to power the engine with gas or propane. Overall, which method is better, etc? Thank you, Dan

I’d like to hear from people who have built a hit and miss engine. I’ve built a small oscillating engine (Elmer’s Tiny) and a Stirling Engine (seen here http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=9242.0). I am now considering building this engine...

I've scanned this section pretty well (including Rich's detailed post), but I still don't have a good idea of whether or not I'm getting in over my head. I have a lathe, mill and intermediate skill level, but I've never built a boiler. I just want something simple that I can mount on a plate and...

What is the best way to get a good polished finish? I’ve tried many things. I have some mothers polish and 600 grit paper, but I just can’t make my stuff look like some of what I’ve seen. Can someone please give me some tips that work for them? Also, one the surface is polished, what’s the...

I figured I would post the finished engine since I asked many of you questions along the way and you were so helpful! This is my first stirling engine, but only the second I have ever made. My first was Elmer's Tiny (which is under repair at the present time). Anyway, hope you all like it. It...

I am currently using the 90% rubbing alcohol stuff you can buy at any drug or grocery store and it leaves a lot of soot. Is there anything out there that is readily available that doesn't leave such a residue behind? Thank you, Dan

I am getting ready to start making my third engine. My first was the Elmer’s Tiny. The second was a stirling engine that looks like the picture below. I have the plans for a Miser by Jerry Howell. Does anyone think this would not be a good third engine to make. I want to make the ½ scale one so...

I have a Logan 10" x 31" lathe. I am trying to turn a flywheel out of a solid piece of 4 3/4" aluminum rnd (the print is attached). I have not had my lathe for very long so I haven't gotten to know it real well yet and I have some questions/doubts. When I am face cutting down the piece to make...