World's Smallest Blower Motor

摘要

James Weber isn't your ordinary engine builder: he built this V-8 engine from scratch in his home out of billet aluminum from a design of his own. It's also extremely small at just 5.6 cubic inches. (Honestly, our miniature theme is purely by accident this month!) Using CNC lathes and milling machines in his well-stocked garage, Weber chronicled his experience online in eye-opening detail, culminating in an amazing video of the engine running (it sounds just like a Top Fuel motor). Writes Weber on his website: "This page will describe the construction of a miniature eight-cylinder engine I built in my home machine shop over the past few years. I still have a few small details left to finish, but the engine is running and almost complete. This was my first attempt at building a running miniature engine; I should have started with something a little simpler. I had a great time designing and building this engine, and the first time it started was an unbelievable experience."