Wooden air engine

Matthiaswandel Says:

Apr 2, 2012 - To everyone who thinks this will catch fire - please watch less TV and get out there and try rubbing some sticks together for a change.  Live doesn't work like it does in Saturday morning cartoons or McGyver.

jallenmorris1 Says:

Apr 2, 2012 - In fairness to the commenter, you can rub sticks together and get fire. youtu.be / QiqVShzt50A, but not with this engine. (Take spaces out of the url)

Tossphate Says:

Apr 3, 2012 - Hey Matthias, this got me thinking: do you think you could come up with something that is actually DESIGNED to safely create fire? You know, like they would do in the bush with some kindling, but without aching wrists. Obviously a lighter is the best invention for this- but less fun :) I bet no-one has ever done it before.

skylighter15 Says:

Apr 3, 2012 - You could of course utilize a heat exchanger to boil water from wasted exhaust heat and use that to run a steam engine. The most efficient way would be to use some kind of turbine. There is even the concept of a stirling engine which would be thermodynamically efficient, as well as a brayton-cycle turbine. These wouldn't impact engine output in a negative as they are separate from the engines energy continuum. On that note, I'd love to see a wooden turbine, Matthias!

v8bmwboy Says:

Apr 3, 2012 - They already use wasted exhaust energy, Look up how a turbo charger works.. 

chrishenderson1983 Says:

Apr 4, 2012 - that is so cool. would it have enough torque to us as power source. to power a small disc sander for example? that would be great fun item to build

pheenix42 Says:

Apr 4, 2012 - You know...I think engineering students should build items like this; all the theory and math would be reinforced in a way that would actually be fun!

gasplanet7 Says:

Apr 7, 2012 - looks interesting might try to make it when I get my drill press.

synapse131 Says:

Apr 8, 2012 - Thermodynamics and the conservation of energy. 

TheCerberusInferno Says:

Apr 13, 2012 - What's the pressure of air you use for your wooden air engine please ?

petetheweet Says:

Apr 15, 2012 - I'm an amateur woodworker and I'm learning so much from your channel. Thank you! :-)

realcelestialphoenix Says:

Apr 22, 2012 - Matthias - think you could do a step-by-step for this? watch?v=rSlEbsBxuIE

petetheweet Says:

Apr 26, 2012 - Hi, great video(s). I'm just wondering what the purpose of the three holes in the flywheel is. I'm guessing they're for a point of reference when measuring the RPM.

browellr Says:

May 5, 2012 - you should build a windmill dust collection system!

caqtv Says:

May 5, 2012 - The holes are to compensate for the extra off-centre weight added by the piston and crankshaft.

De4tH5cyTh3 Says:

May 6, 2012 - hey this is great.. may i know any application on this kind of thing.. or use for?

Rozlelous1165 Says:

May 6, 2012 - i think you need to get a job working with scientist to make a cleaner engine to put in cars because this is simply amazing!!! me and some friends made a wooden car out of old junk, wood, nails screws and duct tape...we couldn't find a way to actually make wheels so we cheated and used 3 spare tires from an old jeep... but it looked like crap but it was pretty sturdy... the only thing was missing was and engine a steering wheel and (brakes). the one reason we lost it it turn over in a ditch. =(

Rozlelous1165 Says:

May 6, 2012 - we had ropes that we pulled for turning it pulled these shackle like clamps that were attached to a bar that stayed in place by holes in the frame and 2 springs where the Axel was suspended in between the shackle clamps (for rotation) and we let some one drive it that didn't have common since: left rope turns left right rope turns right. Gee how hard cold that be LOL any way if me and some friends build another i might considering you make an engine for us if you don't mind

secobeco Says:

May 9, 2012 - Could this Air Engine to be used as Steam Engine, I mean using the same plan but with different materials?

dynodon427 Says:

May 16, 2012 - I've been a mechanic all my life and this engine is impressive. Did you think this up your self? Very cool.

Patricio5880 Says:

May 17, 2012 - Tecnologiaaa

jesusbautistacid Says:

May 22, 2012 - It actually can catch on fire, but it would take huge amounts of energy. Therefore, unless he hooks up the piston to an industrial strength air pump (which still wouldnt work because it would break first) the piston will not catch on fire.

holloed06 Says:

May 24, 2012 - Wooden car O_O getting the Amish to slowly drive auto mobiles?

mufflerbearin Says:

May 25, 2012 - i think it would. fabricate somekind of electric fan that produces eletric when its spun in the exhaut pipe. exhaust spins turbos so

Matthiaswandel Says:

May 25, 2012 - That would be called a lighter. You could just go and buy one at a corner store.