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Stirling engine running a real saw
« on: March 22, 2019, 08:22:35 pm »

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Re: Stirling engine running a real saw
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2019, 08:59:08 pm »
Ample power in that stirling, CB. Thanks for the vid!

Looks bleeding cold there...It was 67 here today, sunny. I see that white stuff and I know for sure I'm a southern boy.
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Re: Stirling engine running a real saw
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2019, 12:18:12 am »
That day was chilly from a couple of weeks ago. I have a backlog of video to post. :) There is still snow on the ground but spring is here.

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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2019, 12:25:29 am »
That was a rather impressive display of power for a small Stirling engine!

What kind of wood was that veneer strip?
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Re: Stirling engine running a real saw
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2019, 02:17:19 am »
Interesting engine that looks like it had power to spare. Do you have any photos of the engine that you can post up CB?
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Re: Stirling engine running a real saw
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2019, 10:25:40 pm »




Here are two very similar videos I made...

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Re: Stirling engine running a real saw
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2019, 11:46:43 pm »
You might consider adding about 5% water to your meths to calm that down a little. Also, don't fill your burner all the way to the top as it does heat and expand the fuel, so if you start out full, you will soon be a bit over-full. I generally fill that kind of burner full and let it set for a minute to soak up the fuel well, then turn it over and pour out whatever seems excess before lighting it off.

That sure is one heck of a powerhouse for a Stirling!
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