Excerpt from Small Engines and Boilers, Vol. 10: A Manual Concise and Specific Directions for the Construction of Small Steam Engines, and Boilers of Modern Types, Fro The intention of the author in writing this work has been to furnish specific directions and correct dimensioned plans for small engines and boilers, used either for pleasure or power purposes, in lieu of sketches and gossip about such machines. It has been assumed that those who need a guide of this kind have some acquaintance with ordinary machine work, and the usual facilities for it, if even but a small lathe and a vice-bench; with this outfit a great deal may be done. The boilers shown will do a great deal of work for their superficial dimensions, if properly managed. They have ample grates and heating surfaces, and will maintain a steady evaporation continuously with good fuel and management. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.