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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: RedRyder on December 28, 2025, 04:43:08 pm

Title: Re: Home Shop Built Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine/Fan (not built by me)
Post by: cheepo45 on December 28, 2025, 06:33:26 pm

Nice!
I always liked the Stirling fans.
 Scott

Title: Re: Home Shop Built Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine/Fan (not built by me)
Post by: Stoker on December 28, 2025, 06:28:30 pm

You may not think it is very "pretty" but I think it exudes a beauty that is quite charming to this observer!

Nice big fan blade that it had no problem turning at a good clip, so no doubt it was moving some air as it was intended to do .... VERY NICE!!!

Title: Home Shop Built Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine/Fan (not built by me)
Post by: RedRyder on December 28, 2025, 04:43:08 pm

I paid very little for this at auction. 

It had no flywheel or fan blades.

A friend gave me the fan blades.

I used a torch to heat it for a quick test.

Enjoy,

Gil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fteyIT9kEis