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Heron's Aeolipile
Bernd:
Ralph,
They didn't get my pass word. What ISP does is not let you in to your site. They send you a new pass word to get in and then you change it to what you want. It was for security reasons. I'm back running again. Still need to clear up one issue and then I'll be all set.
Ok, now on to my suggestions. After looking at that last C-o-C of yours I figured that ball won't probably run very good on a pivot such as you had drawn. Here's my idea I'd like to enter for your brain to think about.
On a shaft mount two bearings make sure the shaft is about 3/4 the length of the ball dia. :scratch: I'm sure you got that, but just incase. Let's say the ball is 2" in dia. you would make the shaft 1.75" long to mount the ball bearings on.
Now comes the part about making it look "pretty", at least I think so. I have done this type of work(?) since I was very young and enjoy it very much. It's called "fret work". I believe it acutally started in the UK eons ago. Here's a link to better understand what's involved: Fret Work
And here's some of the work I've done. It's a piece of wood 1/8" thick X 2.5" wide X 3.375" long. Bascially you glue a pattern on the wood and cut it out. Same can be done with 1/8" thick metal (brass, copper,etc.).
And here's an example C-o-C of what I envision for a Heron's Aeolipile"
Of course you could make it a lot fancier than my C-o-C, but you get the idea.
So that's my input to your project of a Aeoipile.
Oh I get a commission on all that you make from my ideas by the way. I want to get paid in gold though. :lol:
Regards,
Bernd
P.S. I found another web site that better represents fret work: http://www.woodworkzone.com/shelley/fretwork/fretwork_clocks.htm
sbwhart:
Hi Ralph
Looks like I've got this scanning thing sorted. :thumbup:
Idea 1: Not to good as it'l get in the way of the flame.
Whoops the B****rs upside down :lol:
Idea 2: Same as John's idea but my C-o-C is more artistic.
Idea 3: Uses picture frame wire and a fishing swivel as used on lures (spinners)
I think your information banks are averflowing now.
Have Fun
:wave:
Stew
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Ok, I think I have enough to run with?! Well there's plenty of things to try anyway... That'll keep me busy for months :D
Bernd.... Holy fretwork batman!!!! :jaw: That site is quite astounding.... I am not sure of my patience levels meeting that kind of requirement! :scratch:
The bearing idea is one to think about... And I have had a little help from elsewhere too :thumbup:
Stew,
The upsidedown version would be quite interesting... How would I get the flames to travel down and the water to stay at the top? :lol:
The string is definately out! too easy!
The bearing over version is one that I saw a long time ago when I first started looking into this toy (bout 2.5 years ago!) I'm just trying not to copy it... Even though it is probably the best solution?!
I saw your other post on the metals.... The goblet should be used.... Should be fun :) Give it a go, it has every chance of turning out to be a nice piece? :dremel:
PT,
Never too late to a party that is no where near finished :wave: The links will be investigated :thumbup:
Ralph.
sbwhart:
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Stew
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Here's one......
:ddb: (we need a tongue pulling smiley!!)
I'm kinda busy..... Well I have been a bit!! :D
I'm working on other stuff too you know.... Top secwet! :thumbup:
I'll get something done soon enough.....
Ralph.
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