--- product_id: 49180835 title: "TIMBERKITS - Beam Engine - Wooden Automata Kit" brand: "timberkits" price: "€ 75.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Timberkits" url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/49180835-timberkits-beam-engine-wooden-automata-kit store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # 26.8 x 18.8 x 6.8 cm compact size 90 precision wooden pieces Watt's linkage mechanical design TIMBERKITS - Beam Engine - Wooden Automata Kit **Brand:** timberkits **Price:** € 75.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Build History, Own Innovation — The Steam Engine Reinvented ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TIMBERKITS - Beam Engine - Wooden Automata Kit by timberkits - **How much does it cost?** € 75.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/49180835-timberkits-beam-engine-wooden-automata-kit) ## Best For - timberkits enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted timberkits brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Inclusive DIY Kit:** Comes with fully machined parts, glue, sandpaper, and step-by-step color instructions—no extra tools needed. - • **Customizable Artistic Flair:** Paint and varnish your Beam Engine to make it uniquely yours and impress your circle. - • **Steam-Powered Engineering Marvel:** Experience the genius of James Watt’s linkage in a hands-on wooden automata. - • **Sustainably Sourced Craftsmanship:** Made from natural New Zealand pine for a warm, tactile finish that’s eco-conscious. - • **Perfect for Skill-Building & Display:** Boost spatial awareness and literacy while creating a stunning mechanical model to showcase. ## Overview The TIMBERKITS Beam Engine is a 90-piece wooden automata kit that recreates James Watt’s iconic steam engine mechanism using sustainably sourced New Zealand pine. Designed for confident builders aged 9 to 90, it offers an educational challenge in mechanical engineering and spatial literacy. The kit includes all machined parts, glue, sandpaper, and detailed instructions, allowing you to assemble, paint, and proudly display a compact 26.8 x 18.8 x 6.8 cm model that brings industrial history to life. ## Description Timberkits self-assembly Beam Engine, all parts fully machined, just peg and glue. The Beam Engine is an attractive model which shows how our machinery used to be driven by steam. It incorporates James Watts special linkage that enabled him to make the steam locomotive - just turn the handle. Amaze your friends! - no special knowledge or skills needed. After you have made the model you can paint and varnish it and then try a more difficult one! For ages 9-90years. The kit includes: Wooden components, shaped and drilled. Sandpaper to improve finish where occasionally necessary. PVA glue. Parts List. Wax candle to ease joints. Comprehensive instructions. Hints on painting and decorating your model. Approximate size 7" x 8.5", 18cm x 22cm. The wooden kit is made with New Zealand pine, which is sustainably sourced, gives a precise finish, a pleasant feel and a warm natural colour. ## Features - An attractive model which shows how our machinery used to be driven by steam. It incorporates Watt's linkage, which enabled James Watt to make the steam locomotive - Enjoy both an educational & engineering challenge with our mechanical Beam Engine wooden model kit - Our Beam Engine automata is ideal for a confident builder of craft kits and mechanical wooden automata - Provided in natural wood. We also sell paint sets should you wish to decorate your model - Self-assembly kit: all parts fully machined, just peg and glue. Includes glue and full colour instructions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007WFA0U6 | | Age Range Description | Kid,Youth,Adult | | Art Craft Kit Type | Model making | | Best Sellers Rank | 178,124 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 444 in Kids' Wood Craft Kits | | Brand Name | TIMBERKITS | | Colour | Natural Light Brown | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (54) | | Included Components | Wooden components, PVA glue, Sandpaper, Wax candle, Comprehensive instructions, Hints on painting and decorating | | Item Dimensions | 26.8 x 18.8 x 6.8 centimetres | | Item Weight | 1.37 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Timberkits | | Manufacturer Part Number | FBA-636 | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | TK002 | | Number of Pieces | 90 | | Paint Type | Water-based | | Product Style | Traditional | | Set Name | Beam Engine | | Size | 7 x 8.5 inch | | Subject Character | Historical Machinery | | Theme | Historical Machinery | | UPC | 680569818744 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Kid,Youth,Adult - **Brand:** TIMBERKITS - **Colour:** Natural Light Brown - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 26.8 x 18.8 x 6.8 centimetres - **Theme:** Historical Machinery ## Images ![TIMBERKITS - Beam Engine - Wooden Automata Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Yx7CJBX4L.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - TIMBERKITS - Beam Engine - Wooden Automata Kit - TIMBERKITS Double Bass Player Automata Musician Bassist Mechanical Wooden Puzzle-Model Construction Kit, Wood --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/49180835-timberkits-beam-engine-wooden-automata-kit](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/49180835-timberkits-beam-engine-wooden-automata-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Netherlands* *Store origin: NL* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*