Here are my Stirling models, from my first engine, to the last Stirling I have built. After that It was a few Steam Models (another Page), and then on to IC engines (another page)
This little Stirling Cycle Engine was my first ever engine. Made on a Grizzly 3-in-one. The Grizzly was my first metalworking machine, and the first (and only) one that I have sold. I purchased the video offered by Village Press, produced by Rudy Kouhoupt. An excellent video and set of plans. I learned a great deal of machining tips from them.
The engine still runs, I take it out occasionaly to "remember"
My second engine, another Stirling, from plans in the Village Press book "Projects One". Although it runs, I never did get it one to run well, I found the timing to be very touchy. (probably due to some error on my part)
My third Stirling, using plans from Jerry Howell. This is my best running Stirling, apply a little heat and it runs and runs. The smallest of my Stirling engines, it presented some challenges, but was worth it for the experience and techniques learned.
A Stirling Pumping Engine. Built from Castings and Plans that I purchased at NAMES 2000.
Haven't been back to NAMES since, but hopefully next year. Really a neat engine to watch run, with all the action. This was my last Stirling model, then it was on to Steam models.
