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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals
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D E Jones
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Re: More Homemade Stuff ----- Prony Brake
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September 14, 2023, 12:36:26 pm »
A little further explanation . The friction and braking action is provided by wooden blocks that clamp around the drive shaft when the brass nuts are tightened . I don't use RPM in the equation , only measuring torque .
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Message #58152