I saw a comment about the missing parallel motion, so now the question, how does it dispense with it, a slot at the connection between the piston rod and beam?
I would think the speeding up and slowing down is from Priming ,ie water getting into cylinder instead of steam cause by over filling the boiler. no smaller than my beam but my one does have the parallel links . They are easy enough to make but just fiddly
see my video list, video #3 for a demo of that LTD type of motor.
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This engine is cute. I can't help but think that it would have run a lot better, no "priming" if it had been preheated (the whole engine) in an oven before the run.
Philcraft is no longer in business :( They were sold as kits or pre assembled in a variety of configurations, all very tiny. They are beautifully made, amazing craftsmanship, but are very hard to track one down. The only thing that I can recommend is to check on ebay, or other internet auctions.
I saw a comment about the missing parallel motion, so now the question, how does it dispense with it, a slot at the connection between the piston rod and beam?
partsproduction 7 months ago
What is the purpose of the tube which is on the boiler ? Is it just decoration ?
ludlekill 8 months ago
I would think the speeding up and slowing down is from Priming ,ie water getting into cylinder instead of steam cause by over filling the boiler. no smaller than my beam but my one does have the parallel links . They are easy enough to make but just fiddly
scorpion2nz 2 years ago
nice how long did it take to build cause i only found this while looking for ideas for my gcse product and i think this wud get n A* easy
gbpker4life 2 years ago
Moc hezký, supr :-)
jiritepmot 3 years ago
cool
soverato3 3 years ago
hey do you think that you could send me some prints on how to make that? because I think that is just so cool and i want to make one
Yamahablaster27 3 years ago
why does it speed up and slow down all the time?
jack9102 3 years ago
My guess would be as it uses steam, it slows. the tiny boiler makes more steam, it speeds back up. I use compressed air and a regultor for mine.
MicrotekMybisi 3 years ago
That was perfect!
I' m looking for some tutorial that can help me to build one tiny steam engine on my own.
Do you know if exist some good site where I can find a complete set of instructions?
Thank you!
Flaviero86 3 years ago
cool tiny engine!
shittyfuck 3 years ago
that sounded like it ran perfectly
nibbler125 4 years ago
i own one my fater gave it 2 me it is 42 years old and it still works the wheel has more tourqe than yours but thats probably b/c its a bit larger
156TYSON 4 years ago
It seems to be cold; keeps priming on condensate.
Is there a way around that? If it could be run hotter (hotter cylinder) then it might run like clockwork at slower, near-scale speed (my guess)
Confirm?
reidsteam 4 years ago
Ive seen one that works on temperature change, hold it in your hand and the wheel turns
jiminiflix 4 years ago
those types of engines are called low temperature differential type look them up they are pretty sweet
mjerew 4 years ago
see my video list, video #3 for a demo of that LTD type of motor.
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This engine is cute. I can't help but think that it would have run a lot better, no "priming" if it had been preheated (the whole engine) in an oven before the run.
reidsteam 4 years ago
that is nice, the valving is interesting too!
KartMan250 4 years ago
crabfu, where can I get one of these? This would make a great coffee table item and conversation piece! Are these buyable?
cant7think7clearly 5 years ago
Philcraft is no longer in business :( They were sold as kits or pre assembled in a variety of configurations, all very tiny. They are beautifully made, amazing craftsmanship, but are very hard to track one down. The only thing that I can recommend is to check on ebay, or other internet auctions.
crabfu 5 years ago
Cool thanks! I'll keep my eyes open for one!
cant7think7clearly 5 years ago