Model Engine-Making In Theory and Practice

Name: Model Engine-Making In Theory and Practice
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ISBN: 9781616085506

ISBN-10: 1616085509

ISBN-13: 9781616085506

Edition: 2012

Authors: J. Pocock

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First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine. While steam is no longer the most important power of the day, this book remains a fascinating in-depth resource for those with either a theoretical or practical interest in building and using small steam engines. Included within this book are over 100 detailed diagrams drawn by the author to illustrate the process of building each engine, including: A simple single-action oscillating cylinder engine More complex horizontal and vertical slide-valve engines Launch, marine, and locomotive engines And finally, even a model boiler! Whether you are a model…

Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 6.10" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English




Tools and Castings



Oscillating Cylinder Engine



Oscillating Cylinder Locomotive



Horizontal Slide-Valve Engine



Horizontal Slide-Valve Engine (continued)



Vertical Slide-Valve Engine



Launch Engine



Marine Engine



Locomotive Engine



Model Boilers



Boiler Fittings, etc.



Notes


Index