real steam engine.
After assembling the engine, test it by blowing into the
Test the engine:
straw. The cork should move up and down, and the piston should move in and
out of the can. If everything works correctly, you’ve successfully built a
steam engine using an empty beer can!
Converting an empty beer can into a working steam engine may sound
complicated, but it’s actually an easy and fun project.
an empty beer can, a few household items, and some basic tools.
little time and patience, you can have a fully operational miniature steam
engine to show off to friends and family.
Here are the steps required to construct the project:
Gather Materials: First, gather all the materials needed for the project.
You’ll need an empty beer can, a small metal container (such as a tin can
or Altoids box), a cork that fits snugly in the can, a small plastic straw,
duct tape, glue, scissors, and a drill.
You’ll also need some water and a
heat source such as a candle or a hot plate.
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