Tin Falcon
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Well I may have opened a can of gummy worms by getting the new history section started. Shop shoe asked a multifaceted question in my intro to the new sub fora so hear is at least a partial answer.
You can read lots on Rudy Here :
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Kouhoupt.htm
I am no Rudy expert but did have the pleasure of meeting him and conversing with him. so will answer your questions to the best of MY recollection.
Rudy Kouhoupt was a self taught machinist. He was an officer in the USAF and then a chemist. He told me one time he had not had a job since 1968, he passed away in late 2004. his early works were published in Popular Mechanics magazine.
He specialized in model engines of all types . marine engines stationary engines traction engines etc . he did a lot of steam engines some sterling engines and IIRC one or maybe two ICs.
He also wrote quite a few articles on machine modifications.
Rudy had a small shop in his yard 8 ft by 12 ft . 96 square feet . Just under the 100 sf limit . Anything over that is a taxable structure.
He had a variety of tools. a 9"south bend lathe a unimat DB a Perry lathe an a a shaper and a mill or two I do not remember size or brand. he also had a sherline mill and lathe.
Many of his models are on Display at the Sherline craftsmanship museum.
rudy wrote several shop wisdom books. His plans are available in book form from https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/detail/item/1671
Books and vidios are available from :
http://www.bay-com.com/
Rudy's books are very available and not in public domain.
His engines are easy to build and designed mostly for beginners. Most are his own designs and not a model of a real engine . IMHO every model engineer should build at least one of his designs.
And last but certainly not least Rudy was a Godly man of faith. he did not preach his beliefs to others but was not shy if someone started the conversation. he was not a church goer but believed in Christ as his savior.
Tin
You can read lots on Rudy Here :
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Kouhoupt.htm
I am no Rudy expert but did have the pleasure of meeting him and conversing with him. so will answer your questions to the best of MY recollection.
Rudy Kouhoupt was a self taught machinist. He was an officer in the USAF and then a chemist. He told me one time he had not had a job since 1968, he passed away in late 2004. his early works were published in Popular Mechanics magazine.
He specialized in model engines of all types . marine engines stationary engines traction engines etc . he did a lot of steam engines some sterling engines and IIRC one or maybe two ICs.
He also wrote quite a few articles on machine modifications.
Rudy had a small shop in his yard 8 ft by 12 ft . 96 square feet . Just under the 100 sf limit . Anything over that is a taxable structure.
He had a variety of tools. a 9"south bend lathe a unimat DB a Perry lathe an a a shaper and a mill or two I do not remember size or brand. he also had a sherline mill and lathe.
Many of his models are on Display at the Sherline craftsmanship museum.
rudy wrote several shop wisdom books. His plans are available in book form from https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/detail/item/1671
Books and vidios are available from :
http://www.bay-com.com/
Rudy's books are very available and not in public domain.
His engines are easy to build and designed mostly for beginners. Most are his own designs and not a model of a real engine . IMHO every model engineer should build at least one of his designs.
And last but certainly not least Rudy was a Godly man of faith. he did not preach his beliefs to others but was not shy if someone started the conversation. he was not a church goer but believed in Christ as his savior.
Tin
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