This book treats of the subject more from the standpoint of practice than that of theory. The principles of operation of Gas Engines are clearly and simply described, and then the actual construction of a half-horse power engine is taken up, step by step, showing in detail the making of a Gas Engine. First come directions for making the patterns; this is followed by all the details of the mechanical operations of finishing up and fitting the castings, and is profusely illustrated with beautiful engravings of the actual work in progress, showing the modes of chucking, turning, boring and finishing the parts in the lathe, and also plainly showing the lining up and erection of the engine. Dimensioned working drawings give clearly the sizes and forms of the various details. The entire engine, with the exception of the fly-wheels, is designed to be made on a simple eight inch lathe, with slide rest. The book closes with a chapter on American practice in Gas Engine design, and gives simple rules so that anyone can figure out the dimensions of similar engines of other powers. Every illustration in this book is new and original, having been made expressly for this work.
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