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What can you do with a German lathe?
You could make a nice little engine for your model boat:
http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/11 7:57 AM, John H wrote:
You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. That is the best post of your life, here or anywhere. Utterly fantastic. -- http://flickr.com/gp/hakr/8272ug |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/2011 7:57 AM, John H wrote:
You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. I Like ;-) -- 1-20-13 The end of an error |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 6:57*am, John H wrote:
You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. Y'know. People who do stuff like that simply astound me. That is great! Thanks for sharing that. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John H
wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote:
On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? -- 1-20-13 The end of an error |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John H wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 4:45*pm, Drifter wrote:
On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? -- 1-20-13 The end of an error I don't believe it runs. I think it's simply an study of how the guy "could", and he "did" |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 4:48*pm, John H wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John H wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? * Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? *No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. * I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. *Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. *He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/2011 5:45 PM, Drifter wrote:
On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? I dunno, the cylinders are tight but there are no compression rings. I still don't think it's internal combustinon... No glow plugs either... |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/2011 5:49 PM, Tim wrote:
On Nov 26, 4:45 pm, wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? -- 1-20-13 The end of an error I don't believe it runs. I think it's simply an study of how the guy "could", and he "did" They showed it running... |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 5:29*pm, JustWait wrote:
On 11/26/2011 5:49 PM, Tim wrote: On Nov 26, 4:45 pm, *wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? -- 1-20-13 The end of an error I don't believe it runs. I think it's simply an study of how the guy "could", and he "did" They showed it running... Right, but like you said Scott. I think it was a compressed air.model of some sorts. an notice how it seems the rocker arms cam in a triplicatepatern? maybe it's my imagination, though. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/26/2011 7:49 PM, Tim wrote:
On Nov 26, 5:29 pm, wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:49 PM, Tim wrote: On Nov 26, 4:45 pm, wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? -- 1-20-13 The end of an error I don't believe it runs. I think it's simply an study of how the guy "could", and he "did" They showed it running... Right, but like you said Scott. I think it was a compressed air.model of some sorts. an notice how it seems the rocker arms cam in a triplicatepatern? maybe it's my imagination, though. Sorry Tim, I don't have anything to say to a bad spelling, worse smelling, flatlander like yourself....;) Oh, just kidding.... your spelling isn't that bad;) Anyway, yeah, I think it's air but I didn't notice the triple pattern but maybe he set it up to fire three at at time although I couldn't imagine why... |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:28:07 -0500, JustWait
wrote: I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? I dunno, the cylinders are tight but there are no compression rings. I still don't think it's internal combustinon... No glow plugs either... === You're probably right about the compressed air, hadn't thought of that. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 6:57*pm, JustWait wrote:
On 11/26/2011 7:49 PM, Tim wrote: On Nov 26, 5:29 pm, *wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:49 PM, Tim wrote: On Nov 26, 4:45 pm, * *wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? -- 1-20-13 The end of an error I don't believe it runs. I think it's simply an study of how the guy "could", and he "did" They showed it running... Right, but like you said Scott. I think it was a compressed air.model of some sorts. an notice how it seems the rocker arms cam in a triplicate patern? maybe it's my imagination, though. Sorry Tim, I don't have anything to say to a bad spelling, worse smelling, flatlander like yourself....;) *Oh, just kidding.... your spelling isn't that bad;) Anyway, yeah, I think it's air but I didn't notice the triple pattern but maybe he set it up to fire three at at time although I couldn't imagine why... Yeah, toward the end of the vid watch the rocker arms. something's weird. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 5:28*pm, JustWait wrote:
On 11/26/2011 5:45 PM, Drifter wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? I dunno, the cylinders are tight but there are no compression rings. I still don't think it's internal combustinon... No glow plugs either... There's no piston rings on a cox .049 model air plane engine either. but those cool little glow plug fired diesels and their nitro-methane blend fuel take care of their own. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
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What can you do with a German lathe?
On Nov 26, 10:30*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:07:37 -0500, wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:13:04 -0500, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:28:07 -0500, JustWait wrote: I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? I dunno, the cylinders are tight but there are no compression rings. I still don't think it's internal combustinon... No glow plugs either... === You're probably right about the compressed air, hadn't thought of that. I second the compressed air idea. If you could see the cam timing a little better it would be easy to figure out. A compressed air machine would be a 2 stroke with the intake valve opening around TDC and the exhaust valve opening on the compression stroke. Pretty much a compressor running backward. === Or a steam engine. That same engine vid is on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfTt...ature=youtu.be And in English the description says: "v-12 engine with compressed air injection,hand made using taditional methods:12 cm3 of displacement,the diameter of the cyllinder is 11,3 mm,the stroke of the pistons 10mm,it works with only 0,1kg/cm2.Is constructed with stainless steel,aluminum and bronze.Patelo dedicate this engine to his grandchildren:Sara,Carmen,Jose and Pablo.This engine is for education,exhibitons,etc.,that is the reason to work with compressed air, to avoid contamination.He has made the plans and all parts, except the screws.The engine is not for sale.Thanks to everybody for the comments and sorry for my bad English." So, now we know... |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote: On Nov 26, 4:48*pm, John H wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John H wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? * Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? *No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. * I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. *Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. *He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/27/11 6:03 AM, jps wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Nov 26, 4:48 pm, John wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China. Listen up, leftcoasterposter...as the official self-appointed renamer of rec.boats posters, I have "rebadged" Scotty as iSnotty. The new handle is more Apple friendly (for the few of us who care), more descriptive of his actual personality, *and* gives him the derision he so richly deserves. -- http://flickr.com/gp/hakr/8272ug |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/27/2011 6:03 AM, jps wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Nov 26, 4:48 pm, John wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China. Pfffttt. I actually use tools you stupid ****... |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On 11/27/11 7:02 AM, JustWait wrote:
On 11/27/2011 6:03 AM, jps wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Nov 26, 4:48 pm, John wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China. Pfffttt. I actually use tools you stupid ****... That's our *iSnotty!* -- http://flickr.com/gp/hakr/8272ug |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:42:48 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
That same engine vid is on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfTt...ature=youtu.be And in English the description says: "v-12 engine with compressed air injection,hand made using taditional methods:12 cm3 of displacement,the diameter of the cyllinder is 11,3 mm,the stroke of the pistons 10mm,it works with only 0,1kg/cm2.Is constructed with stainless steel,aluminum and bronze.Patelo dedicate this engine to his grandchildren:Sara,Carmen,Jose and Pablo.This engine is for education,exhibitons,etc.,that is the reason to work with compressed air, to avoid contamination.He has made the plans and all parts, except the screws.The engine is not for sale.Thanks to everybody for the comments and sorry for my bad English." Solves that problem. Thanks, Tim. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
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says... On 11/26/2011 5:45 PM, Drifter wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:18 PM, JustWait wrote: On 11/26/2011 5:15 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. I know where Gene is, I think he has seen it by now... As to the "ignition", it really looks to me like it is run on compressed air, no ignition system, no carb, no plugs, no battery, no fuel rails..... One plastic line coming in, I assume it's pressurized air Deisel? I dunno, the cylinders are tight but there are no compression rings. I still don't think it's internal combustinon... No glow plugs either... You could be right, I'm going to watch it again, but you don't need glow plugs to fire off a fuel and air mixture. Just compression. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
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says... On 11/27/11 6:03 AM, jps wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Nov 26, 4:48 pm, John wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China. Listen up, leftcoasterposter...as the official self-appointed renamer of rec.boats posters, I have "rebadged" Scotty as iSnotty. The new handle is more Apple friendly (for the few of us who care), more descriptive of his actual personality, *and* gives him the derision he so richly deserves. Your "official" status in rec.boats is Lying Cowardly Asshole. |
What can you do with a German lathe?
On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:05:34 -0500, X ` Man
wrote: On 11/27/11 7:02 AM, JustWait wrote: On 11/27/2011 6:03 AM, jps wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Nov 26, 4:48 pm, John wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:15:02 -0500, wrote: On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:57:27 -0500, John wrote: You could make a nice little engine for your model boat: http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ Unreal. Enjoy. I sure did. === Very, very cool. Lots of questions: Ignition? Did not see any plugs or wires, assume it must be sort of a quasi diesel like a model airplane engine. That's what I thought. Couldn't see wires and no spark plugs were shown. Lubrication? No sign of a pressurized lube system so assume it must be done by hand. He lubed some parts as he was assembling, but I saw nothing else either. I thought I saw something spattering up on the valve springs, but not sure. And, had no idea where it may come from. It would take the patience and skill of a swiss watch maker to build something like that. I wonder how many man hours. Over 1200 hours from what I was told in the email I received. It was fascinating to watch the crank shaft being turned using an off center billet. Incredible precision involved for that and the cam shafts. I've never seen an off-center billet. Very interesting and educational. Gene Kearns would appreciate this if he is still lurking under another name. He'd need to downsize that 20 ft lathe of his by just a bit. Shoot, anyone who owns German screwdrivers should be impressed also. Not really. Because no one was shot. However, this engine does run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc I was wondering when Snotty was going to ask why this couldn't be done using a Sears craftsman lathe made in China. Pfffttt. I actually use tools you stupid ****... That's our *iSnotty!* And a point well-made, indeed! As well as iSnotty can make any point, which is to say... |
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