Simple Stirling 1 Engine Materials List
May 24, 2008 – 9:55 pm
The bill of material for the Simple Stirling 1 Engine is now available. Together with the 3D model, the part drawings, and assembly drawings, you now should have sufficient documentation for building the engine. I believe I’ve covered every single part including nuts, machine screws, and washers.
5 Responses to “Simple Stirling 1 Engine Materials List”
Awesome. Thanks for all this work!
By DU on May 25, 2008
I think I’ve located most of the materials. A lot of the tubes and wires come in lengths long enough to make a few engines, which could be nice.
And speaking of the tubes, how did you clamp/cut them without crushing? Just very gentle pressure with a regular hacksaw? Or a pipe cutter?
By DU on May 28, 2008
I think a pipe cutter might crimp the ends. I haven’t found a hacksaw blade with fine enough teeth for cutting the brass tube. I use a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel. Work your way around the tube making small cuts. Be careful and wear safety glasses. If you twist the cutoff tool half-way through the tube, the wheel disintegrates. The other method I’ve used is to cut the tubes is a triangle file. It sounds slow but it actually goes pretty quick. With either of these methods use light clamping pressure so you don’t crush the tube.
By admin on May 28, 2008
Oh right, I don’t have to cut all the way through the pipe. Just around. Thanks for the tip.
By DU on May 28, 2008
sir, can i ask where to get a cold plate?
can i email you, i need you to comment/check my sitrling engine.. its for a research project.. thnx!
By Jan on Jun 3, 2010