Engines by other Engineers

Simple Oscillating Engines - made by other Engineers.

This page features engines build by other people who have made models based on the simple oscillator plans.

				This fine model was built by Bob and he reported good performance. Bob built the model exactly to the plans with the exception of the pivot nut which used a plain shaft with a collar and securing grub screw.

				This engine was built by Marc from Belgium. Mark made his model from aluminium with good results.

				Malcolm in the U.k. made this fine example using a mix of Aluminium and brass parts. It had a particularly nicely finished base. Malcolm plans to make the flywheel more authentic by recessing the side faces and adding some lightening holes. Malcolm has made a video of his engine running at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89YBmaoHs4

				Stewart from the U.K. made this engine as part of his metalwork studies. Stewart worked very closely to the plans including making his own pivot nut, but enhanced the design with a dished flywheel and recessed band around the cylinder body - nice touch. Stewart reported good performance from his engine which gave high speeds and free running on low air pressure.

				This is Kevin's engine from New Orleans. Kevin improved the engine by using a ball bearing at the crank. He also used a plain shaft for the pivot with a sliding collar instead of the threaded rod of the original design.

				Steve Vine made a very fine job of machining his little oscillator. This model was notable for its smart round base and stronger connecting rod. Like some other builders, Steve used a collar on a plain shaft to retain the pivot spring but also included some cups to hold the ends of the spring. Nice work. Steve has reported good performance running his engine on compressed air. Steve has his very own workshop website with more pictures of his engine and lots more useful information. Have a look at www.bedroom-workshop.com/

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