Make This Super Tiny Steam Engine From Scratch

Merch - jellyfishmachi...
I found this engine in a magazine and just had to build it!
Designed by the great George Britnell, if you don't know about him, this guy has done some just amazing stuff!
craftsmanshipm...
Plans:
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[@JellyFishMachine]

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[@phoschnizzle826]

When a watchmaker builds a steam engine. This is actually the best example I've seen showing how the eccentric control mechanism operates to reverse the direction. You've done the original designer proud with your execution of these plans. Worth every minute spent watching, and that's not something I can say about a lot of videos.

[@jeemolsony5816]

❤

[@donivanpotter2762]

I need a metal lathe. I need a lot of things. My days of making anything are over. Had a heart attack and died. Got brought back but two more heart surgeries and still hurting when i do anything. I miss making things and creating art. Just trying to stay alive has become difficult. Enjoyed watching you machine parts. Thank you for sharing. You all make my day better.

[@sjv6598]

Most people won’t understand the tolerances required for something this small to work. That reverse mechanism is minute! Bravo! 👏🏻

[@Kombivar]

If that would be the overall format of all of your videos, that already would be a gem on this platform. Quality sound and image, showing the every ins and outs of the project and actually giving the viewer some extra time to enjoy the final product. But watching your recent video (the 4th one) is just showing that you are determined to perfect every aspect of the content - what an inspirational creator!

[@dustysanchez-hm6bn]

My accomplishment for the day is getting out of bed. I think you have me beat.

[@markgordon4368]

❤ be proud 👏

[@onlooker251]

@dustysanchez At least you found some educational KZbin video. It may inspire to want watch more machining channels and take you forward to try your hand at something. We all need a reason for getting out of bed I speak as a fellow person who suffers from depression. 👍🙂

[@dndtp]

Seeing that little engine run at the end made me incredibly happy :)

[@davidwhiteford4936]

That precision is such a satisfying break from the widespread chaos in our world. Thank you!

[@codysp]

Outstanding craftsmanship! I sincerely hope you keep making videos, they're an absolute treat to watch!

[@garrettmancuso4417]

Just your tooling and fixtures alone are more professional than anything I've made the last 20 years.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Brilliant stuff. The late father of a great friend was a marine engineer. As part of his apprenticeship back in the 1960s in Glasgow, Scotland he had to build a working scale model of an 1880s steam launch. This included designing and hand engineering the steam engine from scratch. Although its not run for years its a work of art.

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Ive watched a couple of your posts and so may I say that you're a genius? Yes, you have a lot of good machinery, but you have to know how to use it, and get the results that you seek. Well done. Thanks for posting. Cheers, Ian.

[@mr.theengie9010]

It’s such a rare thing to see an engine that small running so smooth at such a slow speed. Well done. Surely one of the best little engines I have ever seen

[@JellyFishMachine]

After a bit more tuning i've gotten it to run even slower than in the video lol. i'm thinking a twin cylinder should be able to run even slower...

[@hi1172]

​@@JellyFishMachineoooooo if you make one post it!!!!

[@wolf310ii]

Around 20 years ago, i was on a steam engine convention. There was a guy who had a working steam engine inside a walnut and it was not an simple occilating engine. If i remember correctly, it was the smallest non occilating steam engine at that time.

[@tmanimal]

I'm a 77 Yr old amputee, but ✊I still keep my hand in, repairing electronics ( Increasingly difficult ), and building the occasional PC.... But my poor attempts at keeping up with the extremely small, bear no relationship to this mans skill.... Breathtaking... I can certainly sympathise with the less fortunate among us but when the COPD kicks in as well, it ain't no joke.... If hurts, we're still alive.. 😳✊

[@sparkplug0000]

We think we’re so smart today with our modern technology but you gotta give respect to the guys who figured out that steam engine reversing mechanism 150 years or so ago. Doing on a bit larger scale than Jellyfish’s probably helped!

[@raylawrence1]

Beautifully made and expertly filmed. What I would give for your keen eyesight, steady hands and enviable workshop.

[@jimmccorison]

Quite remarkable. Thank you for your efforts in documenting the build. (A super thank you for not covering it over with constantly repeating YT "music" garbage.) I look forward to seeing more of your machining projects.

[@jackdotzman2908]

Great viewing. You do beautiful work. The fly wheel has a slight wobble😲. The rest of the engine is perfect. Thank you for going to the trouble to make a very interesting, educational, well edited, video, couldn’t stop watching. We’re watching from Missouri.

[@jvmiller1995]

I made one about the same sizes 30 years ago that ran on air. It worked a lot more simple than this as the cylinder pivited with the crank as it was made out of 3/8 stainless bar stock. as the cylinder pivoted it passed a intake and exhaust hole, The piston and connecting rod was one solid piece. It was a very cool project when I was in school for machine tooling. I have not ran it in years but it is pretty damn bullet proof. This makes mine look like childs play. Lol

[@Yourfriendthescalemodeler]

This is the most beautiful piece of work I have ever seen. As a scale modeler, I think you have me beat. Good job my guy. Keep up the good work

[@michaelepstein6536]

Fantastic work. I can really appreciate the time and your skill level to make it from scratch having machined a single and double 10 Stuart-Turner. Hope to see more of your work here on KZbin.

[@modelengineeringadventures]

As someone who likes steam engines, This is just exquisite...

[@OliviaSNava]

I will say, I did prefer the talking/narration throughout. It was nice to be able to follow along and hear your thoughts about all of it =)

[@Froggability]

Yes 👆

[@JorgeoftheJungle]

Great work, can you share in a video your setup? Lathe model, mill etc.. ? They will be great

[@logotrikes]

Some exceptional fine motor skills on display there. It also helps having refined skills in machining small parts and the gear with which to do it....

[@hasmukhvpatel4539]

not very many people can do this or understand,you did super job.god bless you .

[@gazzman2631]

Good heavens, that is an absolutely amazing piece of art from start to finish. I'm just about to start on an old Midwest Products Fantail II steam launch, and this engine would look amazing in it instead of the wobbler that comes in the boiler and engine kit. Fantastic work, definitely subscribed!

[@Casey_E]

The coolest engine I've ever seen by far...awesome craftsmanship..id love to buy this myself and put it together

[@gwheyduke]

Gotta' love the Sherline lathe. That's a pretty small engine, but it looks great 👌

[@ludovicschneider6190]

You put more care and craftsmanship in this tiny engine, than Renault did in my whole car...

[@NeilEnvySA]

VERY Satisfying Video to watch. This Gentleman is a Master in His Craft👌 lots of Videos,but I think this One had me Hooked untill the End. I also build Model Steam Engines and Boilers. One can Learn a Lot from watching this. Keep up The Great Work 🙏 NV. South Africa 🇿🇦

[@dingolovethrob]

ENOUGH with the endless chatter and deafening music ! -- hehe - fabulous video. Subscribed.

[@JellyFishMachine]

alright alright i'll be more quiet next time LOL i think for april fools i'm going to do a "HEY GUYs WELCOME BACK..." type of video

[@DrTheRich]

amazing build! very cute! Too bad people never test these things with actual steam :( i'd love to see it run on steam!

[@JellyFishMachine]

Oh it will run on steam don't you worry, i didn't want this video to be 3 hours long so i will make the boiler in another video. if you want to see some live steam, chack out blondihacks, she has built a few steam engines and is currently building a live steam lovomotive!

[@Brian-1948]

I'm sure that you enjoyed creating that as much as we enjoyed watching you.

[@althejazzman]

I'm so glad that when you realised the cylinder was on upside-down, you didn't have te disassemble the valve gear. Those nuts and bolts are so tiny that it looked on the limit for hand assembly.

[@JellyFishMachine]

Yeah that's a lucky break! the screws are 1.2mm thread diameter lol

[@parryj1000]

@@JellyFishMachinewhere do you purchase them from? Or do you make them???!!!

[@JellyFishMachine]

@@parryj1000 on this project, i made them from 1/16" allen wrenches

[@joseeduardopovoa4346]

Esse merece meu respeito, conhece muito de mecânica e ao que parece é ourives ou relojoeiro, simplesmente espetacular. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho.👏👏👏

[@DavidBrown-xf9pk]

Sir, that is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Thank you for posting

[@johnc.harris1780]

Brilliant. This is the kind of work-and this was a lot of work!-that makes KZbin wonderful.

[@Jesse-zk9ge]

Impressive, most impressive.🤔 good craftsmanship.👌 Boy I would like to stick that to a little model train. Or model Paddle Wheel boat.

[@ashtonrambo5250]

I love watching your videos they also help me sleep better

[@killerxn7758]

Really high quality content right here! Love every part of this!

[@timfields696]

I love this! Keep up the great work making these amazing videos! It never gets old watching someone take the time to pay attention to every tiny detail to make something that works out of some boring chunks of metal. Incredible

[@J-Justice666]

I started writing this comment before I finished the video so hear me out... I found one of these steam engine toys while cleaning out a customer's garage. It took me a second or two to figure out what it was. It has a stand, complete with a boiler and flywheel. It even has a centrifugal governor. I put some water in it, put a solid camp fuel cube under the boiler and fired it up... the son of a gun works!. I looked it up online and was amazed by how expensive they are. 300 bucks?! What tha? Ummm... Now I know why..... You do amazing work. Subscribed. Buuut, I do have one gripe... where is the steam? (You said Steam Engine not Air Engine.. ) Where's the boiler, where's the fire box? WHY!?! I'm so disappointed. Are you gonna make a boiler and a firebox or what? I'd really like to see that! Anyway, thanks for the video... very enjoyable. But I'm totally serious about the boiler and the firebox. Come on... you can do it. 🙏

[@jimmccorison]

First, it is normal for model steam engines to run on air while tested and tuned. Second, you are demanding another person's time that they have graciously given to the community. How about a simple "Will you be running it under steam in the future? That would be great to see."

[@J-Justice666]

@jimmccorison yes they'll run on air and I know that you test them by running them on air.... duh... You obviously misunderstand my tone. And no thanks.. I'll write the way I want to write and say what I want to say, not what you want me to say. My way was way more interesting than your way... I was not rude at all. Like my dad would say "go bug yaself".

[@Christopher.meiling]

Beautifully built!

[@trialen]

You've made the world a better place.

[@marksimone5609]

Great build! You’re always top notch. What I wouldn’t give to spend a day with u and pick your brain. Please don’t stop making videos lol

[@marksimone5609]

What kind of solder are u using?

[@JellyFishMachine]

this was a generic silver bearing structural solder (not full blown silver solder) but it doesn't perform very well and has acid flux core which causes a lot of corrosion. i'm going to try "Tix" solder

[@paulhancock7670]

Best video I've watched this year. Stunning work, thanks so much for sharing.

[@StripeyType]

I genuinely needed that this morning. Excellent work!

[@Wangthomas]

A really beautiful building, thanks for sharing!

[@christianlanger8614]

Perfect Job! Nice to see this perfection.

[@DIYCREATIVE8511]

the results are amazing, my friend

[@markkrick8602]

Your work is on par with Chris at Clickspring. I hope you evolve the channel to include more teaching. Keep showing us, this is wonderful.

[@jaroslavpolac418]

Krásná práce, děkuji!! Rád jsem se potěšil, lepší než politika! 👍👍👍

[@KathrynLiz1]

Beautiful work...well don indeed.... what a lovely little engine. I just love the tiny valve gear... 🙂

[@wyattlarsen3880]

Nice build. I’m sure your accomplishment gave you much more joy than mine watching this. Made me smile.

[@generessler6282]

Beautiful. Runs so free. I wonder given all the care taken with the jig why the flywheel runs out a bit.

[@Axel_Andersen]

Gotta to love it: steam engine from STRICTLY INTERNAL COMBUSTION magazine.

[@jdsstegman]

Oh come on. You could have made it even smaller!! Just amazing work sir!

[@johnstafford8405]

Fantastic footage thank's for the detailed info ,great craftsmanship, I do like your approach on the wheel.

[@Hobypyrocom]

you screwing those small screws directly makes me anxious 🤣 i always turn them the opposite way till the thread enters correctly and only then i start to screw them... can you show us your machine? are they watch making lathe and milling machine? great video as always, keep them coming.

[@Hobypyrocom]

nvm i just checked the description and everything is there already 🙂

[@YancySmithTurboRexPerformance]

Show us the mound of failed parts at the end of your videos so we mere mortals can feel like we have a chance of replicating your success.

[@dapakers]

at ur own risk boy...

[@Vierwarr]

Perfekt. Das haben damals Geniale Menschen erfunden, ohne PC.

[@richardpeej]

Very interesting project I am amazed at all your miniature machining.😮

[@seanmcpherson5595]

Amazing craftsmanship. Respect.

[@MelBrooksKA]

What an adorable little guy

[@penk1965]

That's incredible, great stuff

[@chucksmalfus9623]

Just too amazing, you sir are a true artist.

[@durangodave]

i wish i had the skill to do stuff like this 😁

[@Knot_Sean]

I know who to call when I need a makeshift generator in the zombie apocalypse that runs almost silently.

[@brento2752]

That was awesome! Beautiful craftsmanship

[@rcs3030]

And your day job is either eye surgery or brain surgery. Wow, what steady hands and such patience. BRAVO

[@Core-crysis7891]

No swear words were said in the making of this video🤫😉

[@garysmith9772]

Beautiful workmanship, beautiful documentation great job. I built the Stewart castings engine, a little larger than that one. I tried to send some pictures of engines that I’ve built to you. I don’t know if you will get them or not always looking for a new projects and that look like it might be a good one. Keep up the good work thanks

[@DobDob]

absolutely fascinating! very satisfying build. I have been learning a lot from watching your videos :)

[@birvin3236]

My uncle is a clock maker... reminds me of times spent in the shop bull shitin with our mag glasses on lol

[@EnglishTurbines]

Exquisite peice of Victorian engineering design. The geometry of the valve gear and eccentric cams are a delight...The tiny size just makes it fascinating to watch....Kudos for making those hex head bolts from Allen key material. Its pretty tough stuff to machine at this size....🤔🤔😏😀🇬🇧

[@GROWBY82]

Das ganze auf ein schönes, lackiertes Stück Teakholz mit Messing-Geländer ❤❤❤😊

[@JellyFishMachine]

I've got a piece of mahogany set aside for it, it's big enough for a boiler too.... i sized the flywheel so it can be set into the base, like this www.steamofsteel.de/p/gussteilsatz-novelty

[@Ayanaminami]

I need a Lathe/Mill setup with an indexer... I don't know why... great vijeo

[@py2rpjrubens450]

Very good! High skill! Where is my engine? Oh, under my thumbnail!! Thank's...

[@michaelkunze411]

This is amazing! Would like to give you 12 Thumbs up - only one is possible🤨. Thank You for sharing this with us!

[@rabidwasp]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@50spirithealer]

Curious about how much something like this would cost. Beautiful workmanship!

[@AlbertoAlfonsoHernandezC-wl5yn]

Que lindo trabajo, donde hay de todo para trabajar, así sí da gusto hacer un trabajo de precisión, donde uno puede comprar,las herramientas adecuadas,y los materiales principales para hacer el trabajo,y que perfecto 💯 por cien.vale.

[@Colin399]

Runs like a fine watch ❤

[@rquest3059]

Fascinating and mesmerizing. Well done.

[@StarTaxi77]

Torque: 0 Emotional power: unmatched

[@justs-28445]

Absolutely AWESOME!!

[@keisisqrl]

Wait, is that why flywheels all look like that? Cool

[@francocolla3626]

I like it very much excellent work !! Its only for the wheel wobble .....

[@JellyFishMachine]

yeah i'm going to add some clamps to the fixture to hold it all in place better while assembling. thanks for watching!

[@thatawkwardfeeling9076]

Power a tiny steam donkey or a car or a train or a tool or smthing, its frickin awsome!

[@JellyFishMachine]

gotta build a boiler first lol

[@aaronkohler648]

Absolutely amazing work you do!

[@Г.Герман-э7ю]

Молодец! Волшебник! Prachtkerl! Zauberer!

[@manoharmarwaha7254]

Push start ? nice efforts 👍👍

[@stumccabe]

Excellent work - beautiful engine!

[@Americal1970]

Unbelievable, your the maestro

[@amadoguinto7940]

Amazing hand!

[@samrodian919]

This is the first time here on your channel sir, and finding out that you are a watchmaker answers some questions I had lol knowing that. I presume you made all those beautiful little hex headed bolts? It would have been nice if you had included footage of you making at least one of them. And what thread did you use? The whole machine is excellently executed and looks fantastic. Did you have any trouble timing the eccentric chest valve? At first when you were assembling it, there seemed to be a tight spot at the bottom of the piston stroke, but when aired up it ran beautifully!

[@PhillMagGamerDad]

Nothing short of astounding! Bravo sir! Anybody know if there's a link to the magazine the plans originated from? Edit: nevermind, saw the plans linked in the description.

[@tonywharton5220]

What an amazing project ✌️

[@Calin1000]

Beautiful work, congratulations!