| Beamer Stirling
Cycle Beam Engine
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Beamer
represents a large Victorian style beam engine that
could have existed in the mid to late 1800's. It is a
unique design and nothing like it has ever been done
before. A belt driven cooling fan allows the engine to
operate continuously at a temperature only slightly
above ambient! All shafts are fitted with ball
bearings for a smooth running and maintenance free
engine. An operating fly ball governor which is driven
by the fan belt adds much interest to the engine, but
it doesn't regulate the engine speed. The engine runs
at a nice leisurely pace from a 1/4" dia. x
5/16" tall flame of an alcohol lamp, or one of my
mini propane burners as shown.
The plans
set consists of 15 sheets of drawings and two sheets
of construction notes.
Specifications: Flywheel Diameter:
4.3",
Cylinder Bore: .600", Piston Stroke: 1.0",
Overall Height: 6.05",
Overall Length: 10", Experience
Level: 9
| Materials
Set: (1) 5/8" dia. x 2" long graphite
rod for piston
(2) .250" x .500" x .187" ball bearings
(2) .187" x .375" flanged bearings
(4) .156" x .312" flanged bearings
(1) 1/2" dia. x 1-1/2" long delrin rod (1) 1/4"
dia. x 1-1/2" long delrin rod. Materials Kit
sold separately.
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"Just thought I'd let you know I received
the Beamer plans & kit. As usual they are very
nice." - Chris Anthony (Howard, Ohio)
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