hello everyone

[ccstudent]

New member here. Was browsing the Web looking for my next project in my machinist class here at casper college in Wyoming. Can I just ask why this website isn't the greatest website in the world!!!!

Well anyway. None the less I really wanna make an engine. Any suggestions for a first timer?? Thanks!!!

 

[mikegw1961]

How about a Webster engine. The plans are free on the Internet and you don't need too many specialised purchased parts. Only a couple of gears and a O ring.
There are several build logs on this forum

Mike.

 

[ccstudent]

I'll look into that right away. Thank you

 

[ccstudent]

Something like this?? Used the fantastic search engine that's on the site.

http://home.comcast.net/~webster_engines/

 

[mikegw1961]

Yes that is the engine and the plans are at the bottom of the page.

 

[Inky Engines]

You might also like to look at the engine designs of Elmer Verburg, all free to download at:

http://www.john-tom.com/html/ElmersEngines.html

.... but be warned, they are addictive!

Kind regards

Geoff at Inky Engines

 

[Tin Falcon]

I suggest you read the getting started in model engineering thread.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f27/geting-started-model-engine-building-8701/

and the
Selecting a first engine to build thread.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f27/selecting-first-engine-build-15183/

These threads are written to help people get started in this hobby.
Tin

 

[ccstudent]

@Tin thank I will be sure to read these over. Thank you

 

[Tin Falcon]

You are welcome . welcome to the forum. BTW who says this is not the greatest forum on the web. We think it is !!
Tin

 

[Herbiev]

I'll second that !

 

[ccstudent]

I've opted for the twin vertical wobbler for my first build. But i'm having difficulty understanding the plans on tom-john.com. Does anyone have cad style drawings??

 

[RollaJohn]

ccstudent said "But i'm having difficulty understanding the plans on tom-john.com."

An important bit of information that helps in translating the plans is contained in the appendix down at the bottom of the list of Elmer's engines. He explains the abbreviations used on his plans and gives details on constructing common parts used in many of the engines.