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Doorknob Steam Engine
« on: January 28, 2022, 03:18:34 pm »
A while ago I posted about a one-day engine build where I used a doorknob as the boiler.

https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/technical-tips-builds-and-help/have-you-ever/msg41537/#msg41537


Today, I finally got around to running it on Steam.



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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2022, 11:02:14 pm »
Running like a scalded cat!  :D  I see you have a lot of wick out, did it just need more heat to get going?
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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2022, 11:42:03 pm »
Pretty cool build, well done!
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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2022, 06:39:52 am »
Nick, after your visit, I got to thinking about it. I figured if it would run sitting on my vise and heating with the propane torch, then it should run with an alcohol burner.  I put a new wick in and left it long to get more heat to the doorknob.  Worked fine 😁
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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2022, 06:39:13 pm »
Glad you got it going, now it’s time for the next project  :D

I have a few engines like this and I have to offset the burner so the flame hits the bottom and goes up the side to get a little more heat.
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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2022, 11:35:34 am »

A really nice build.

Congratulations on getting it running!  :D
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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2022, 04:15:58 pm »
Thanks Charlie!

And Nick was right, more heat was what it needed before it would run.

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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2022, 08:26:03 pm »
Very well thought out & implemented Jim , nice 😊👍
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Re: Doorknob Steam Engine
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2022, 09:57:28 pm »
Quote from: Quickj on February 07, 2022, 04:15:58 pm
Thanks Charlie!

And Nick was right, more heat was what it needed before it would run.

Jim in Minnesota

I don’t hear that too often 😂 😂
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