For the Machinists-V12 engine

[waksupi]

http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/

This is an incredible project. Cutting the crank shaft took some real knowledge. The whole project is just plain neat!

[P.K.]

Facinating, the connecting rods and valve train were amazing.

[bowfin]

Grinding crankshafts (or anything that usese two or more sets of center holes) is nerve wracking.

I was once told that when World War II ended, they backed up several open topped railcars to a siding at the Studebaker plant, and then proceeded to toss Allison aircraft engine crankshafts from the third story into the cars...both finished and in process.

If I were one of the machinists ordered to toss them from the window, I would have had to take up serious mind bending drinking to forget.

[frankenfab]

Super Cool!

[kokomokid]

WOW I spent 28 yrs building and maint V12 turbo inercooled gas engines but they were on the 7,000 plus cubic inch

[DLCTEX]

I would have liked to see how the camshaft was turned. The crankshaft I can see, but the elliptical is something else.

[Calamity Jake]

Here's more on different engines:http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Root.htm
http://www.engine-museum.com/photos.php
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Ingersol.htm
http://www.colespowermodels.com/engines.htm

Just a few of many.

[Reload3006]

lol there is nothing worse then running a lathe with an off center object flying around the shop floor starts rumbling LOL. Nerve wracking to say the least. ..... I have seen parts and counter weights go flying. that can ruin your whole day.

[462]

That man defines craftsmanship.

[theperfessor]

WOW! Thanks for posting.

[Southern Son]

That is really cool. Is it actually running at the end, or are they just cycling the engine some how?

[AkMike]

There's no ignition for it to actually be running. I'm guessing that compressed air is spinning it over.

That man is a craftsman!

[10x]

Very interesting.
The metal machined incredibly well without lubricant to cool the cutting edge
that is some skill to sharpen bits to cut like that....

[Reload3006]

Very interesting.
The metal machined incredibly well without lubricant to cool the cutting edge
that is some skill to sharpen bits to cut like that....

depending on the cutting tool if it is a heat wear resistant material like carbide it can take the heat. also the vast majority of heat is carried away from the cutting tool and workpiece in the chip.

[Ben]

WOW ! ! That's amazing.

Ben

[bobthenailer]

WOW ! im impressed as i was a auto technican for most of my working days. as such I dont really have much intrest in cars . but i do like shooting, reloading , casting , and hunting thats my passion . I see he put in over 1200 hrs in his V12 project ! i guess i put that much or more in my hobby each year ?

[P.K.]

The darn thing is a piece of art, I had to look again but that model looks alot like the V-12 Continental that I used alot. The external jugs( minus cooling fins) and exaust look similar. The only thing missing are the twin turbos and induction fans for cooling.

[btroj]

I am not a mechanic or a machinist but I can appreciate the time, effort, and skill that went into making something like that.

Does he make moulds? Bet they would be spectacular if he did.

[redneckdan]

depending on the cutting tool if it is a heat wear resistant material like carbide it can take the heat. also the vast majority of heat is carried away from the cutting tool and workpiece in the chip.

Yup, I think that is one of the most valuable skills I leaned during my brief stint at a community college, how to shape and sharpen machine tools. Anything from HSS twist drills to left and right lathe bits.

[Norbrat]

On a similar note, http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/chenot.htm

Some videos as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hG3gds2_Dc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6TetkMpFIc

Amazing work.

[no34570]

That was awesome,the craftmanship that went into it,was bloody terrific.
I would love to have him as a friend to turn all my little ideas,into reality ;)
That is a goodin

[Wayne Smith]

There's no ignition for it to actually be running. I'm guessing that compressed air is spinning it over.

That man is a craftsman!

Agreed to both. Did you notice it's open for observation but no oil in it?

[P.K.]

Agreed to both. Did you notice it's open for observation but no oil in it?

There is, the assembly lube, you can see it in the "windows."