Need Help With First Jet Engine

[sinbad]

First off, I have no experience with jets of any kind, valved or valveless. I'm a sophomore in high school and stumbled across an article on a valveless and thought it would be fun to build one. Right now I'm hoping to build one under the pretense of doing something with it in a science fair, so my parents will let me buy propane. So, while having it work and be testable (thrust wise, comparing the effects of augmenters) would be ideal, it is by no means mandatory.

But anyway, I was wondering what exact tools and materials I need to build a valveless pulse jet engine, assuming at this point it will be focused wave. My school should have any tools needed to build it, but I want to maintain some level of dignity and for a few minutes appear I know what I'm talking about. Sadly, I don't have a whole lot of experience with sheet metal, either. Any other tips or suggestions anyone has are appreciated too. Thanks.

[metiz]

sheet metal
hammer
saw
file
drill
vise
welder

those are pretty much all the basic tools you need to make a simple engine

in the valveless forum, click on "essential reading" for loads of info

[sinbad]

Thanks. Any suggestions as to what to use for a welder?

[metiz]

MIG welders work wel and are easy to use. You could also use TIG welders if you know how to use them and if you have the money. Actualy, they're probably better for thin sheet metal. ARC welders are not realy suited for sheet steel that thin but you could try if you can lend one somewhere or something

[sinbad]

Ok, I'll probably go for a MIG welder then.

[zueg]

check out past posts for a straight pipe PJ. Have successfully built and ran one myself.
All you need is a pipe wrench and a few other odds and ends.

[Graham C. Williams]

I want to maintain some level of dignity and for a few minutes appear I know what I'm talking about.

Hi.
Ha, Forget the Dignity. The mechanical simplicity of these motors hides a horrible complexity. They all have a habit of doing the unexpected when you don't want them to. We all have stories but your doing the right thing by starting with one of the FWE motors. Just build it as well as you can and stick to the dimensions given. Check for holes and leaks. Give as much care to the fuel delivery system as you do to the pipe design and all should be well.

Enjoy.
Graham.

[Jutte]

Hi Sinbad,
Hey your high school metal shop should have all the necessary tools to get the job done.
If they haven't got a MIG welder - a short trip to a car exhaust repairer will set you right.
As for the dignity bit...hahahahaha!!!