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I picked aluminum for the cylinder because it was the only material I have (except mild steel) in the right size.

thanks. the wet cylinder problem should be fine since it will probably never be run on steam

hello, i am building a small "steam" engine that will allways be run on air. i have Made the alluminium cylinder, but now i am going to make the piston and was wondering if alluminium or brass(or maybe even acetal or nylon) is the best material for the piston. cost is not a concern as i can get...

I've been looking into making an engine from castings, but ive noticed that the castings kits are quite expensive for what they are, for example the Stuart Victoria kit costs well over £300, epically once you include shipping to me out in NZ and at that price its probably almost enough to get a...

The 33 Mill engine

I think I've found the engine I'm looking for. Thanks!

Hello, I'm looking for my second steam engine to build, I've done a little wobbler but now I'm looking to make something more advanced. I was going to make the Quayle 16-16H (Quayle Engine Kit 16-16H) but I wasn't able to buy just the plans and ild rather not buy the whole kit when I have it all...

Hello, I'm building a wobbler engine and I've got the engine almost finished, I just need to drill the inlet hole. I'm wondering how I figure out the right location for the hole where the air/steam goes in? Thanks, Henry

Have you made any posts about your furnace? interested in making one similar

Thanks for all that info. What size crucible would you recommend? I think ill use my devil forge gas forge but if that's too small then I'll make something bigger. also what do you know about using coal? it seems a bit easier than gas

just had a read thought and I think that answers my questions, Thanks!

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has tried to cast their own model steam engine castings? if so how did it go? any tips if I want to try it? Thanks