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by icebird
Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Mild steel body stirling engine ?
Replies: 4
Views: 9732

Re: Mild steel body stirling engine ?

Yes it is. 2/3? Oh well, it's about 1/3 ... Thanks for the tip!
by icebird
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Mild steel body stirling engine ?
Replies: 4
Views: 9732

Re: Mild steel body stirling engine ?

Thanks a lot for your answer.

I was afraid of being out of luck, but I might just give it another try then. If propane ain't enough, oxyacetylene might do the trick!

I'll let you know either way.
by icebird
Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Mild steel body stirling engine ?
Replies: 4
Views: 9732

Mild steel body stirling engine ?

Hi there, I tried building a stirling engine similar to the Tin Can Stirling Engine , but using some thick mild steel mig-welded together. I figured it'd be easier. Here is the kinda finished engine (I broke the crankshaft holder shortly after testing it). http://img.campouze.org/BDS/stirling1.jpg U...