Worlds smallest V12 engine

[davenn]

now for something seriously off the electronics topic

I have a mate who is an mechanical engineering nut and he passed this video link on to me. I know a few of you are into mechanical stuff, I hope you enjoy

worlds tiniest engine

a caption to go with it.....
"OPERATIONAL V-12 DIESEL ENGINE THAT FITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND.

This is not CNC technology; this guy made everything at home on his lathe and drill press. Took 1220 hours (a year and a half?) to make the 261 pieces. Note the end-loaded crankshaft into the block (like an Offy), 12 individual cylinder heads, TINY rods and pistons, dual "underhead" cams with pushrods to rockers in the heads. And, he did break-in runs using an electric drill driving the crankshaft! "


cheers
Dave

 

[Harald Kapp]

I'd love to have this engine. I have no use for it other than displaying it and have others "WOW" over it.

Harald

 

[timothy48342]

Wow. That man is a modern Leonardo Da Vinci. -t

 

[davenn]

Wow. That man is a modern Leonardo Da Vinci. -t

isnt that the truth !!

a work of art .... it never ceases to amaze me the technical abilities of people

OHH I should clarify.... it wasnt my mate that built it, he just loves this stuff and found this video

Dave

 

[jackorocko]

you can do mill work on your lathe, not that he did, but it's been done since the early 40's.
Very interesting, I will have to share this with a few of my buddies. They appreciate hard work.

 

[(*steve*)]

The mechanical engineering equivalent of that guy who makes triode valves from scratch!

Very impressive.

 

[selanac]

That was awesome. I thought he was going to put it in a model car. Still impressive though.

 

[GonzoEngineer]

I have an old friend in Montana, and he is a Goldsmith.

He works in a jewelry store by day, but his hobby is in his shop at home.

He wears these thick, "coke bottle" glasses, and only see's things within a few inches.

He makes these tiny boxes out of gold, with hinges and latches that would blow your mind.

He is the last of a dying art!

Just like the guy that built that engine.

 

[CocaCola]

That was awesome. I thought he was going to put it in a model car. Still impressive though.

Same type of work, but this one is in a car...

http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/chenot.htm

I wish I had half the time to tinker like these guys...

 

[mrmodify]

That is so cool! Goes to show just about anything can be done if a man puts his skills and mind to it.

 

[jackorocko]

BTW, this is not a diesel engine, it is air powered.

 

[kodiakfishaboy]

WOW!

I was seriously awestruck watching that video.
It would take a whole lot of patience to make something like that
AMAZING!!!!!