The Boys' Book of Engine-Building: How to Make Steam, Hot Air and Gas Engines and How They Work, Told in Simple Language and by Clear Pictures (Classi
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- The Boys' Book of Engine-Building: How to Make Steam, Hot Air and Gas Engines and How They Work, Told in Simple Language and by Clear Pictures (Classi
- Author
- Collins, Archie Frederick
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333192363
- ISBN 13
- 9781333192365
- Item weight
- 0.82 pounds
Learn how to build real working engines with step-by-step projects and clear pictures.
This how-to volume teaches simple language and practical techniques for making steam, hot air, and gas engines, plus the fundamentals of how they work. It combines history, hands-on projects, and detailed illustrations to guide young builders from first ideas to functioning models.
The book opens with the story of early inventors and then walks you through a wide range of projects. You’ll find practical chapters on model engines, boilers, fittings, and even a model Atlantic-type locomotive, all shown with drawings and careful, beginner-friendly instructions. With patience and a good toolkit, readers can turn curiosity into real machines.What you’ll experience
- Clear explanations of engine basics and the steps to build small working engines
- Hands-on projects from simple steam devices to a model locomotive
- Illustrated, step-by-step guidance on tools, parts, and safe construction
- Tips for using patterns, castings, and fittings to create authentic models
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