Paper engine...

I haven't been very active on the forum of late; work life got seriously in the way of hobby time for the last 6 months, and things are not letting up.  Not all bad though; at least I'm fortunate enough to really like my job and the challenges getting thrown my way  - said with a nod of the head to Zee who appears to be in a similar position.

My dad (swarfmaker) forwarded this link on - and it might be of interest. 

Any aspiring engine builder out there without a workshop and with some paper, glue and a hobby knife ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf3jnP6AbM0

Admittedly, a cobbled-together CNC laser engraver/cutter built from old CD/DVD drives and an Arduino or Raspberry Pi might help 

Kind regards, Arnold

Amazing.  It even sounds good.

Vince

Astonishing!

Very impressive!!

Bill

Arnold,

Good to hear from you again.  I was concerned.  Visions of Namibian pukwudgies getting you or Shrek turning feral and puncturing a vein.

Re the paper engine... Amazing!  How the devil did he do the crank?  With the skills the maker has, I can't wait until he discovers metal.

Good to see you Arnold.

Amazing video.

Balloon driven!!!

Jeez, Arnold. Great to hear from you!

If you have nothing better to do, the plans for the paper 4 cylinder (same guy) are here. Free PDF download.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0xqQIZvwhdiN1YtaDNfbGtKa2s/view

Paper, cut to specific profiles and stacked layer upon layer was the first means of 3D printing after all. Seems everything old is new again, or are we just getting old!! 

Bill

Getting old

As we all are.

It's the nature of things.

Sucks.

Beats the alternative.
Pete

Amazing! Something like Origami, but on another level. 

I too was beginning to think that you did not love us anymore.    That little paper model is kewl beyond belief.


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Jim

Hi Arnold

Its good to hear from you    I know what you mean about having little time for the hobby, I'm in the same boat at the moment.

Great little engine, too small for my digits though

Cheers

Rich

Quite amazing.. Fiddly work to say the least!