Solenoid Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.114
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this miniature solenoid engine with brass flywheel.
Sprinkler Handle Flywheel Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.113
Donor: Mark Petersen
This small single-cylinder oscillating steam engine incorporates a red cast hose bibb handle as the flywheel.
James Watt Flyball Governor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.112
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a demonstration model of a James Watt designed flyball governor.
Pancake Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.111
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature pancake Stirling engine made by Birk Petersen.
Thimble Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.110
Donor: Mark Petersen
The thimble steam engine is so minute that it fits in a small pill bottle.
“Little Giant” Power Hammer Replica
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.109
Donor: Mark Petersen
This replica “Little Giant” power hammer is about 13″-tall.
Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.108
Donor: Mark Petersen
This miniature Ericsson hot air pumping engine was built by Birk Petersen.
Which Way Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.107
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen’s “Which Way” engine is a single-cylinder, double-stroke, 4-flywheel engine.
Single-Cylinder Steam Engine With Scotch Yoke
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.106
Donor: Mark Petersen
This single-cylinder steam engine uses a Scotch Yoke mechanism to transfer power to the flywheel.
Elbow Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.105
Donor: Mark Petersen
This elbow engine produces an unusual motion.
Frisbee Toy Steam Engine Replica
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.104
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk built this replica of a Frisbee toy steam engine, including all of the castings.
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