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Title: Sterling Engine Wood Stove Fan
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on October 09, 2011, 07:01:49 AM

I would like to build a Sterling Engine powered fan for a wood stove. It needs to be big enough to be useful, but fairly simple to make.
I have drooled over the Meyers casting kit, but that is way too expensive for me. I have dabbled in casting aluminum and I think I could do lost foam.
Has anyone built such a fan? Do you have any recommendations on plans, books, or build logs? I really want to make it myself, but have zero experience with Stirling engines.

Chuck in E. TN

Title: Re: Sterling Engine Wood Stove Fan
Post by: Brass_Machine on October 11, 2011, 12:10:57 PM

Hi Chuck... I saw some plans somewhere that I want to do. I will see if I can find the link tonight when I get home.

Eric

Title: Re: Sterling Engine Wood Stove Fan
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on October 11, 2011, 12:17:50 PM

Thanks, Eric. Looking forward to seeing them.

Chuck in E. TN

Title: Re: Sterling Engine Wood Stove Fan
Post by: Brass_Machine on October 11, 2011, 12:32:46 PM

Well I could be wrong... is this what you are talking about? LINK (http://www.model-engine-plans.com/engineplans/stirling/superfan.htm?27,19)

(http://www.model-engine-plans.com/engineplans/images/S-Fan.jpg)

Eic

Title: Re: Sterling Engine Wood Stove Fan
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on October 11, 2011, 12:49:27 PM

Real close, Eric. Do uou think the stand could be modified to sit on a wood stove and not be powered by the alcohol burner?
I asume the fan draws air over the cool side for cooling? Not real familiar with stirling engines. I want to make one as a gift for my brother that runs a wood stove in his upstate N.Y. home.


Chuck in E. TN