Search results

Hello Chris, I have used the Sievert torches from Sweden for about 20 years now and can recommend them highly. They are pricey, but well worth it. They also work with the BBQ size tanks like you mention. I bought mine from Sulphur Springs Steam Models; however, they are long out of business...

Hello All, I have decided to repower my 1920's-vintage Sebastian Gold Seal metal lathe with a modern motor and no longer need the motor that came with it. Robbins & Myers (looks to be from the 1920's, but runs great) ROBBINS & MYERS No. 284CT Horsepower: 1 Hp Type: RA Speed: 1750 RPM...

The reference manuals have been sold. Thanks, Todd.

Cool. Thanks. My understanding is that the P&W models may have had some alignment issues. I'm working through those by being very particular with the bottom end. Taking LOTS of photos as I go. For fun, here's a loose assembly of parts so far to get a better idea of how it's going to look...

Hello All, Progress on the P&W vertical continues with the cylinder collars, side rods and bearing stands. Enjoy!! Todd. Todd & Joy Snouffer Littlelocos Model Engineering www.LITTLELOCOS.com www.facebook.com/littlelocos

Hello, Just a short note to let you know that these have been posted on eBay with photos. See: http://www.ebay.com/usr/doodlebug-junction? Other goodies include a watchmaker's tool rest, R&M repulsion-induction motor, and a treadmill motor & VS driver kit. Enjoy!! Todd. Todd &...

Hello All, Since CAD software is a frequent topic on the group, I have two TurboCAD Reference Manuals that I am selling: Version 15, covers TurboCAD and TurboCAD Pro, Like New, 2008, 7-1/2 x 9", 601 pages, B/W: $5.00 + postage at cost. (I think this was the last time a manual was included...

Hello Jason. The Bore & Stroke are 0.80" x 1.312". Flywheels are 5" diameter. Overall height is about 11". We plan to have full kits for this engine, its horizontal twin, and the Essex Caloric Engine available late this year or early next year. Thanks, Todd.

Hello All, Over the next several months I will be working on a prototype model of the Parsell & Weed gas engine of "Gas Engine Construction" fame. This is a model that I've been interested in for 20+ years (since it was first offered) and only was able to acquire about 1-1/2 years ago. I...

Hello All, I thought the group would enjoy a pic of my recently-completed prototype - a 1/2-scale replica of an Essex Caloric Engine (Stirling cycle). This is one of the projects I purchased from the Paul Jacobs family last Fall. It has been refined, completely redrawn, and (hopefully) will be...

Yahoooooooo!!! That's GREAT news!! Congratulations guys! Todd & Joy. :);)

Tom & Roy, We're looking forward to hearing how you make out. Enjoy!, Todd.

Hello, I've spent a good deal of time studying Robinsons (and other) hot air engines lately. Hopefully the following can be of help. What is the material and thickness of the hot cap? Preference would be stainless steel with the walls as thin as possible. If made in several pieces, the cap can...

It's Official: The 1/2-scale Essex Caloric Engine (Stirling-cycle) I had at our booth at the Cabin Fever Expo is running. The final pieces of the puzzle came together last night with the installation of a stainless-steel-wool-filled regenerator in place of the original displacer piston...

UPDATE: The last two fountain kits that I have for sale have been DEEPLY discounted in an effort to raise money for the first run of castings for the 1/2-scale Essex Caloric Engine. Right now, it looks like the next time we'll have these available may be late 2015 depending on several other...

While TurboCAD is not a subscription software service and doesn't require that you upgrade each year, they don't like it when you skip a year. It looks like you're still in good shape and can upgrade from V19 OR V20 to V21 for $69.99. For that, I'd go for it. See...

If it's been that long, you might want to give it another look. The first Windows versions were a bit awkward for those of us who were accustomed to using SEKEs (single-keystroke commands). BION, most of them still work some 10 or 15 versions in the future. Todd.

Here's a screen shot from this evening's work - deforming and rendering the fan for the Essex. The file for the Essex is just over 100MB with about 70 layers and 40 parts or assemblies modeled in 3D solids, along with 13 drawing sheets with details of each part. Probably a bit more than the home...

Hey Tin, Those messages crossed like two ships in the night. Saw your post right after I hit the send button. Cool, Todd.

Yes, I have used TurboCAD for about 10 or 12 years now and have found it to be very good. I use the Pro/Platinum Version 20 to design and produce drawing sets for Littlelocos Model Engineering's engine projects. Our current project is a 1/2-scale model of an Essex Caloric Engine. (Hot Air /...