Fitzgerald Rocket Fan

[Louis Luu]

Will be doing this for fun.  Probably end up printing this in steel now that I figured out how to smooth out the edge and hollow out the interior.

Edited May 14, 2022 by Louis Luu

[Daniel OToole]

Very cool

[Geoff Dunaway]

Awesome engineering Louis. Look forward to seeing the finished product.

[Roger Borg]

Hi Louis-

Mine must be a slightly different version, but happy to send hi res pics if it's helpful...

[Roger Borg]

Gotcha. Super cool to bring something to life that was only a photo. Take it easy...

[Daniel OToole]

Where is the mini lollipop? 

And "1500" badges?

[Damian Young]

[Louis Luu]

The secondary project will be to mount this heat engine and turn into a Rocket fan.  I will need to redraw the ring to accommodate the exhaust and mount a butane tank to the base.

Edited May 23, 2022 by Louis Luu

[David Allen]

Very neat Stirling engine! 

[Phillip Scott]

I cant wait to see your completed fan. It will be too cool! Keep those wheels turning!

[Daniel OToole]

Is this fan going to oscillate?

Edited June 10, 2022 by Daniel OToole
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[Louis Luu]

Project is finalized.  The base can be used for both the 8 inch and 12 inch.  The 8 inch is a non-oscillator.  The 12 inch is a oscillator type.  I've included area for mounting new switch and speed regulator on the base plate.

[Louis Luu]

Ring (Will fit both the 8 inch non-oscillating and 12 inch oscillating):

Ring holder (fit new base):

 

Base (will fit the 8 inch and 12 inch): Has hole for power cord and switch.

Base plate with area for new speed coil:

[Louis Luu]

Getting ready to print this next for my stirling engine rocket fan.  The back end has been modified for the burner.  The base will hold the fuel.