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echo154
07-05-2021, 05:40 PM
Yes I know its not firearms related but have not found much info. I inherited a weird fan when my grandfather passed; he said it was a alcohol powered fan......looks like old desk fan but with a fuel storage base and billows....will post pictures when I can.
JimB..
07-05-2021, 06:20 PM
Waiting for pics
smithnframe
07-05-2021, 07:11 PM
Sounds cool…….post some pictures!
NyFirefighter357
07-05-2021, 08:38 PM
https://youtu.be/qT5j7-MlwwA
Gewehr-Guy
07-05-2021, 09:29 PM
Watched the video, now I need one ! My Father in law used to make steam and gasoline engines, and built several tiny hot air engines and fans. Fun stuff
TNsailorman
07-05-2021, 10:48 PM
That is a great video and a beautiful piece of machinery. Thanks for sharing with us. james
Scrounge
07-05-2021, 11:27 PM
I'm wondering if that is a Stirling engine in there? Some sort of hot-air engine, anyway. I want a set of plans... ;)
Bill
Scrounge
07-05-2021, 11:28 PM
Apparently so! https://warpfivefans.com/table-fans-powered-by-alcohol-burner-candle/
Bill
Scrounge
07-05-2021, 11:32 PM
And a fancy one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50AeuE_dcE4
MrWolf
07-06-2021, 08:31 AM
That is pretty cool. Thanks
AlHunt
07-06-2021, 12:57 PM
So it's a prehistoric eco fan:
https://www.gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=ECOFAN2
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