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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 2 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | This book details the construction of a range of simple miniature steam engines and boilers. The projects, each of which can be completed with only a basic workshop, range from a single-acting oscillator to more sophisticated twin-cylinder double-acting engines and a variety of boilers. A final project brings together engine and boiler for a simple steam railway locomotive. These projects are a perfect introduction to model engineering and an enjoyable exercise for the more experienced engineer or those who wish to pass on their hobby to a younger generation. Stan Bray is an experienced craftsman in engineering and metalworking; among his previous books is Metalworking: Tools and Techniques. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Stan Bray | | Hardcover: | 192 pages | | Publisher: | Crowood Press | | Publication Date: | December 01, 2005 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1861267738 | | Product Length: | 9.96 inches | | Product Width: | 7.74 inches | | Product Height: | 0.65 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.4 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.69 inches | | Package Width: | 7.56 inches | | Package Height: | 0.79 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.41 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 13 reviews |
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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Model Steam Engines Oct 18, 2008
By Robert Bottomley
This is one of the better Model Engineering books that I have read. The author gives clear instructions on building oscillating steam engines and boilers from the very simple to the more complicated. Clear drawings and instructions are given for each model, although there are a few errors in the drawings, they are not too hard to work around. Each model has two sets of drawings, one with dimensions in the metric system and the other with Imperial dimensions. I can highly reccomend this book to anyone who wishes to build their first model engine and boiler.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Clear and simple instructions for model steam engines Sep 12, 2008
By J. L. Everard
Using clear instructions, without overly technical language, this well illustrated book provides excellent guidance for making small oscillating steam engines. Some can be made with basic tools - drill, vise, square and scribe. And by separating engine, boiler and burner designs you can mix and match to suit your own creative ideas. It is also good for those who just want a better understanding of how steam engines work. I recommend this book highly.
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Easy Steam Engines Mar 09, 2007
By David P. Sullenberger
Excellent book - especially for the beginning model engineer. All the engines are the "wobbler" type. Boiler plans seem adequate. The last project is a locomotive after the style used in many logging railroads in the United States in the early 1900's.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
You need a lathe Oct 13, 2010
By Milo Yambag
I'm happy with this book, but I thought it was about building simple steam engines without machine shop tools. You need a lathe for all but the first project. the skills needed are fairly simple, but unless you have a metal lathe, you will not be able to build anything in this book.
9 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Excellent hobby book Aug 23, 2007
By C. Bzdyra
This book has it all, diagrams, instructions, and best of all its not written in technical garble.
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