Making a Solenoid Boxer 4 Engine

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Tools I Use: maker-b.com/pages/tools-i-use
In this video I'm making a 4 cylinder solenoid boxer engine.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!
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[@MakerB]

Big thank you for your wonderful and supportive comments!! The plans for the project are available at www.maker-b.com Tools I Use: maker-b.com/pages/tools-i-use 00:00 making the Cylinder 01:34 making the Pistons 02:59 winding the Copper wire 03:10 testing the Solenoid 03:24 making the Crankshaft 06:26 making the Connecting rod 08:37 making the Engine frame 10:24 installing the Bearing by the press fit 12:03 making the Back Flywheel 14:03 making the Front Flywheel 15:27 making the Wood base 16:32 assembling the parts 18:37 showing the finished engine 19:36 checking the rpm Again, thank you for watching this video :)

[@kashi_mc]

Any chance of You making me one of that? I'll pay

[@simonmartinez6028]

Make some more videos like this! It’s amazing! 🤩

[@Hathorr1067]

@@thekingsilverado9004 " perpetual motion motor" *takes drink*

[@TheOleHermit]

@@thekingsilverado9004 But, Tesla cars out perform Detroit models, only after being in business for a few years. They're currently building the world's largest automotive manufacturing plant (in China)and revolutionizing Lithium battery technology. You ain't seen nothin, yet. BTW, SpaceX is going to Mars.😎

[@AronqwapArshath]

♡

[@cortez3001]

No stupid soundtrack, just the real sounds! Perfect skills, perfect tools, perfect work! Perfect video!

[@cacetr]

Agree

[@davkdavk]

Yeah its usually the really fkn annoying ukulele or epileptic fit techno

[@whitenugget3750]

Couldn't have worded that better

[@managermalles3127]

Agree x infinty

[@999erh]

Lame. Usually I break out my glow sticks while watching these... 😁

[@azumangaX]

These are the best type of videos, no commentary, no music, just all observation.

[@valourz1398]

@Joe Dirt yep

[@stepsistertrap5992]

I cannot understand why they put the exact same nightcore song in all machining videos, they're so much better when it's just this simple.

[@gonebamboo4116]

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[@yc2691]

Sound effects...

[@FunkZzzz]

Agree

[@stockholm1752]

O-kay, so this isn’t the LEGO version or made of parts from the hardware store. No. This is real craftsmanship. And very enjoyable to watch. 👍

[@billiam_bob]

Who tf cares if it’s Lego or made of hardware store parts. It would still be a functioning engine.

[@Sven-kc7rq]

@@billiam_bob i think ur missing his point

[@a52productions]

I mean, while the craftsmanship here IS very impressive, I think most people that use LEGOs or hardware store parts do so because they don't have access to this kind of expensive precision machinery. It's more than a question of craftsmanship alone

[@scarecrow5848]

​@@Sven-kc7rq no, I think your missing the point. It doesn't matter if you 3d print, if you use Legos, if you use expensive machines or hardware store supplies. If you make something such as a model engine, then it's craftsmanship. Simple as that.

[@CheeseMiser]

@@scarecrow5848 you missed the point. This is quality and functional.

[@becausereasons8507]

This is why I watch KZbin: to watch people do amazing things with tools I cannot afford.

[@Dan-kr8nv]

I literally NEVER comment on KZbin videos or really even read the comments. But this right here, is the truest of all things i've ever read on the internet.

[@alfastur6833]

In my case it would be 'amazing things with tools I can afford, and with talent I don't have'.

[@giorgos11111]

- No flashy BS thumbnail or clickbaity title - No annoying and pointless intro/outro blather - No annoying and pointless music, just pure manufacturing sounds - No pointless and distracting captions - Pure making, making, making right from the start - Perfect camera work, allowing the viewer to follow along - A simple "thank you for watching" at the end. No "please like, please comment, please subscribe, please buy this, please let me annoy you with my other videos" etc. Thank you ever so much for making this dump called KZbin a better place!

[@Dankimus3607]

Giorgos S The only thing I would like is an explanation of the process because I don’t know anything about engineering

[@survivor8008]

He even cuts out the time consuming parts of things like winding every coil, drilling every hole, etc.

[@user-ee9ec9xm5t]

@@survivor8008 удачи вам ваших творческих дерзаниях.

[@gabrielvalencia1395]

My thoughts exactly. It’s about the process not the person! Though I’m sure the person behind Maker B is cool :)

[@MaxUgly]

The only people I care to hear talking over awesome stuff like this are AvE and TOT!

[@olddragguy]

As a retired manufacturing engineer and programming with APT in in the early stages of machine programming I must say that your video was a pleasure to watch and your little engine that could was AWSOME.

[@chrisross-smith4358]

Absolute precision engineering. Love the diagrams of the parts you are creating. Excellent touch. 👍

[@MakerB]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@toasty___bread]

Easy to follow, precise. This is the kind of content that you don't just skip through.

[@madhugn]

This video made my day. Me and 8 months old boy were watching this video without blinking and were enjoying all the precision machining, tools used and the lustrous metal pieces. The final outcome was just WHOA!!!!

[@custardtart1312]

I was enjoying it with my embryo.

[@iexplainjokestomakethemles1560]

@@custardtart1312 i was enjoying it all alone in the darkness

[@clintchrystie6727]

1 day when I'm all grown up i wanna be like you...i'm 43 years old though. Dude this blew my mind. YOU ARE A GENIUS.

[@obiwankenobi2749]

I even have the tools to do this, but i never feel the motavation to try

[@Ferrariperfumecentre]

@@obiwankenobi2749 at least you know to fight with a lightsaber.

[@WalidFeghali]

This is extremely satisfying.

[@ottomellar6774]

The whole point is the process of making an interesting device, and that is fantastic. But the very best part of these videos is the sharp and just-right editing.

[@TheGuitologist]

That was truly special.

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, I can't stop admiring your work. When I was in engineering school we made engines plain parts, but were big jobs, your work has more meaning because of the size, precision and detail. All the best from the distance, Montevideo-Uruguay. Be safe and have a good day.

[@leviathan0232]

Honestly one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen someone build.

[@corisco7590]

Very cool to watch. I especially loved the genius idea of the off-center crankshaft sections serving as cams, each closing microswitches for the pistons' timing. I do see some runout in the working motor, rather unexpected given the precise tools used to make it.

[@sparkblack77]

The precision in making the parts is truly a "next level" skill, let alone the engine is working! This is beyond what 'brilliant' could describe!

[@billmelittas5711]

Hey My Friend, I have to tell you that me, being an Electrician, mechanic, and Electrical Engineer for 40 years, You my friend are very talented!!! I believe it's a gift from God. You either have it, or you don't. (like musicians). You really have it and you have the skills to make the world a better place!!! Amazing!!! My hat comes off for you!! Keep up the good work and God Bless YOU!!!

[@MakerB]

Thank you for the kind word!!!

[@christopherworth1]

I always told my kids when they were growing up "Be grateful for your talents, and be proud of your skills.

[@muhammadulfatalauddin2528]

Mind-blowing, wonderful, how intelligent is the maker of this small engine - he is worthy of high appreciation.

[@felixmeyer1972]

Obwohl ich in den 70er Jahren, als ich in der Junior High School war, versucht habe, einen 4-Zylinder-Elektromotor mit Magnetspulen wie diesem zu bauen, habe ich ihn nur ein paar Sekunden zum Laufen gebracht. Ich wünschte, ich hätte eine Metalldrehmaschine, eine Fräsmaschine und die anderen Werkzeuge, mit denen Sie alle Teile hergestellt haben. Alles, was ich hatte, waren Metallklammern, die ich zusammen mit Teilen von einem 8-Spur-Player und wahrscheinlich einigen Erector-Set-Teilen zusammenkratzen konnte. Es ist so viele Jahre her, ich kann mich nicht erinnern, was ich alles benutzt habe. Zu der Zeit fragte ich mich und frage mich immer noch, wie ein Motor wie dieser in Bezug auf Effizienz und Leistung im Vergleich zu einem typischen Motor wäre. Dies ist ein ausgezeichnetes Video, Maker B

[@jesperhgh6980]

Had i not being speechless, i would have said (at least) WOW. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing proof of 'craftsmanship will never die'.

[@kutaren]

I love how you have the part/ assembly ISO in the top corner, thats a nice touch 16:32 wallpaper-esque

[@andrews5997]

I didn't even notice the little blueprints in the top right corner until reading this comment.

[@ethericlimerick2992]

Skills well documented... I couldn't stop watching!

[@toddvolpe6396]

Watching you come up with these things I am left with a sense of awe and relaxation all at the same time. (1st video I watched was the cylindrical safe this is my 2nd. Can't wait for the rest of them...lol) You don't show too much and you don't show too little. And the sounds of the machines are just enough of a sample to give us the idea of the energy involved. You are highly skilled and much appreciated. AWE by definition, you are challenging my understanding of the world

[@MakerB]

That's quite a compliment! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@onederment]

A work of art... Utra quiet too. If I saw videos like this when I was a kid I would not have flunked metal workshop. Truly inspirational.

[@andykerr8672]

For some reason, I just really appreciate the audio on this. So soothing. The whole build was excellent.

[@StainlessMessenger]

Thank you for listing the awesome tools that you used !

[@lemagicbaguette1917]

This just made me truly appreciate my Tech Ed course I’m taking. Thank you so much for posting this little marvel!

[@adamclarke7394]

I've only just found your channel. Congratulations. That is amazing work.

[@sonnyburnett5514]

Although I tried making a 4 cylinder electric motor with solenoids like this back in the 70s when I was in junior high school, I only got it to run a few seconds. I wish I'd had a metal lathe, a milling machine & the other tools you used to fabricate all the parts. All I had was metal brackets I could scrounge up along with parts from an 8-Track player & probably some erector set parts. It's been so many years ago, I can't remember what all I used. At the time I wondered & still do wonder how a motor like this would compare to a typical motor when it comes to efficiency & power output. This is an excellent video, Maker B.

[@cass121248]

@Mason Gilbert All true and accurate. Thank you. Ehh, I like this better. It's got major novelty appeal. If I want something that DOES something, I'll just buy it, pre-done..

[@CeeKayz0rz]

@Mason Gilbert I too was curious as to the efficiency of this design, the discharge over time of a battery, etc... Though, I kinda totally figured this to be the case. Super-cool little widget, though! It would make for a very interesting RC model motor, or just a super-cool paperweight. :D

[@the4thj]

AGREED 110%

[@st4tictf2]

Mason Gilbert I lost it at the joke LMAO

[@uprightfossil6673]

@Mason Gilbert I too appreciate you explaining why this is not efficient. As I have lots time on my hands I don't want to waste it inefficiently. Now I can think of something solenoids CAN DO more efficiently than other machines.thanks

[@attadarshimeshram7136]

Simplest of concepts put to work in a neat and clean way love it

[@kungfupanda5018]

I've nothing to do with this stuff, still I watched this full video. I think you're amazed when you see these mech things working together! Good work..

[@RByrne]

Kind of amazing how you got the timing correct. Most solenoids and coils have some variance, even amongst the same brand setup. Excellent work!!

[@theamateurmachineshop2150]

Well done, nice to see all the machining and assembly. Then a working model! Good job!

[@MakerB]

Thank you :)

[@mitraub]

Great lighting too. Nice and clear! Well done!

[@wcdaniel7]

Excellent video!! The concept, craftsmanship, and engineering is impressive.

[@Priestonwheel]

Impressive knowledge of mechanized parts over a late... remember me when I was at high school technical. Thanks for sharing!!

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Ah yes, the youtube algorithm at 3am

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Kkkk yes

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[@BlanchardsBees]

7:30 here

[@undrgrnd734]

7am..... my sleepnig schedule is so fucked

[@alxygal26]

응우옌 어서오고

[@Sintakhra]

This is more beautiful than anything I could ever hope to make.... Good way to continue on 2021.

[@antonyath2950]

I am speechless !!! I just watched it all without skipping anything ! Kudos !

[@Jeff_C.]

Very good video. Exactly what we learned in Manufacturing Engineering Technician Program. I will explore more in this field. Thanks.

[@marcstecker746]

Man, what a genius machinist, master craftsman, and engineer.

[@aa-ej5jq]

No doubt!

[@__austrianoldboy_9861]

Thank you for sharing, amazing work!

[@adventureswithnathan3233]

Love the cutting edge grinding/cutting machine!👌👌

[@Chris-ib8lw]

I love how clean and well cared for your shop/tools are!

[@velinshishkov384]

But this don't reply to his fingernail... gross

[@yelsew5648]

@@velinshishkov384 what do you I don’t see anything wrong with his finger

[@suke3610]

ものづくりって凄いなーって思った　　日々の機械や道具に感謝　　　職人さんに感謝と尊敬を

[@christhomas83]

Outstanding! Makes me wish I still had my South Bend lathe and Bridgeport mills. Nice work.

[@suppersreadysuppers1822]

it's a pleasure to see you at work

[@luigibrunomanzini253]

You're amazing, my son does this job in an industry, where he starts with CAD drawing and works on numerically control machines and does prototypes and experimentation in a team of 4 people.

[@mikedoyle9908]

Wow. This is amazing!! The amount of skill, patience and effort is incredible!!!

[@MakerB]

Thank you!!

[@muhammadulfatalauddin2528]

Mind-blowing, wonderful invention, efforts made are appreciable.

[@JPER-cv2lq]

so many amusing videos to watch during the lock down . thanks

[@fakshen1973]

I spent 20 minutes watching this in fascination... and I was sober.

[@shawne5014]

you've got some engineer in ya

[@namelast6152]

Imagine how cool it would have been other wise

[@bradh1219]

Just realized I did the same thing tho it felt like only 5 minutes went by

[@ronniegod]

That's an amazing talent !! Thought process and ability to mentally visualize the components is commendable.

[@loueptus5265]

You should not thank us for watching. We should thank you for making this

[@timehunter9467]

Thank you for making an actual boxer engine and not a wrongly named flat 4, One of my favourite engine configurations, smooth running.

[@MakerB]

Glad you liked it!

[@giff-gaff]

I have absolutely no intention of making anything like this, yet it was extremely enjoyable to watch! Fabulous work, well done!

[@whydahell3816]

I'm a Machinists for 26 yrs, so this was an addicting build. Came out beautiful man! Build yourself a small steam engine those are fun to make.

[@robertengland8769]

Genius at work. Works like a real engine.

[@danieln1161]

this is so satisfying to watch. Thank you for the epic video.

[@sbalogh53]

2:30 I would have used the lathe on a slow setting to wind the wire and have it in neat rows with the sire perfectly side-by-side. I think it would look better. Thank you for another mesmerizing video.

[@janviljoen7001]

Yes, as a musician, I would have liked the winding to be like a pickup.

[@aerovexa8794]

Something so satisfying about watching a lathe cut through metal

[@abhijitnair08]

I KNOW RIGHT!

[@WraithCustomsFirearms]

@@abhijitnair08 ha, seems I'm not the only one who feels that way lol

[@davidrobertson5700]

Beautiful work Thank you 😊

[@alexs5814]

It looks adorable. Thank you.

[@DaliwolfBacon]

This was a FASCINATING build!

[@crewinbruin]

This brings back so many memories of working on my old Subaru Legacy and its Boxer Engine

[@meirim]

One of the best videos I have ever seen around here, on youtube. Thanks

[@hafeezminhas]

No wonder this Video deserved 18 Million view. This is mechanical craftsmanship at its best.

[@tibszabo]

This is one of the coolest video ever seen in my life, well done !

[@smixgottwix]

I like the small pics in the corner which shows the parts he is making at this moment

[@AE-mb7bd]

Untill you mentioned them I hadent even noticed them, some much was my view glues to the centre, great show!

[@greglemieux9809]

Good eyes man👍

[@annibale19ita]

The skill of this man is incredible,i understand that he uses a great machine for to realize all,(alpha numeric control machine ?), but.....without a clear image in mind on what to do and a great manual skill nothing of that is possible.....congratulations man.

[@RonPiggott]

Single most amazing thing I've seen in quite a while.

[@GigEmAgs2013]

You know it is pretty neat it even has a boxer rumble sound.

[@lefroy1]

You know you're a next-level engineer when your hands are as clean and soft as that.

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hmmmm !!! you see the tools ?

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Informative. Useful. Calming. Inspiring. Life-changing. Enjoyable. Heart-warming. Other.

[@rithulshelan1167]

This is so satisfying to watch.

[@flamethrowerguy5018]

Absolutely brilliant,great piece of engineering,well done, subbed

[@nestormatos8477]

The great skills of yesteryear, well done!

[@jjmurphy00]

Wow! Incredibly clever guy! Thanks for making me feel hopelessly inadequate. Great skills sir.. bravo

[@aurielklasovsky1435]

That was awesome, nothing better then watching someone else doing a great job.

[@jonathansera6134]

Using limit switches to time the energizing of the coils is brilliant!! I really enjoyed watching this work.

[@TheAntiMalthusian]

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love this thank you

[@bennijalamena2482]

Wow... I think that says it all. Great work bro, it's rare you see a video where all the comments are positive ones. That pretty much speaks for itself. Bravo.

[@dudeeronomy7979]

Absolutely phenominal! Great job, and thank you for the idea! I will go and attempt this now with my sawzall! Lol! God bless.

[@thewisemen8504]

When He Cut the Wire Everyone- Finally see something that I can doo too.

[@nourddin_blh]

so true

[@mrloshin557]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@SerTomKatze]

Have you never taken a shop class dude? Seriously thats sad

[@thewisemen8504]

@@SerTomKatze Dude have you ever taken Medicine class ? No? Oh well thats Extremely Sad.

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@@thewisemen8504 i dont care what anyone chooses and frankly if it makes you happy and you spend your last penny exactly when you died doing what you love i say you did it right.

[@2010pembo]

I don't even know why I ended up watching this but it is superb craftsmanship!! Well done mate!

[@selulekosiphosethu4799]

beautifully done

[@JohnKRiordan]

Fascinating and delightful, beginning to end!

[@AkopianDIY]

I like this video)

[@jackwalsh7549]

Thank you for displaying the part that you were working on in the top right hand corner. Very nice work. I started one of these today.

[@solarismoon3046]

I DESPERATELY wish that I could take raw metal and turn it into beautifully machined perfection! I have to make everything by hand. Thank you very much for sharing this with the rest of us!

[@cosimopassiatore2273]

Complimenti un lavoro di pura bellezza e precisione,l'ingegno umano unito a macchine di precisioni può creare qualsiasi cosa .

[@StefanRink]

This is like watching Bob Ross paint. You are an artist, keep up the good work!

[@danielklein1354]

What an absolutely gorgeous piece of "OCD" engineering!

[@FritzPinguin]

Only one word: Amazing!

[@konradgrokopf5288]

I would buy this for my desk and start it here and there, just to enjoy a little bit of craftmanship whenever I feel the urge to procrastinate!

[@r.castro340]

The video is very instructive. Loved every minute of it. What would make it complete is an explanation of how you managed to program the sequence of the solenoids. That is critical to the proper fiction of the engine. Thank you

[@ticktock8751]

I have watch many videos on youtube, but I must say, I watch this to the end, it was so good to see, this it made me wish I had the money to buy the tools to make somethings like, not to forget the ability. love your video

[@r5bc]

Epic work that deserves millions of likes.

[@nickjm007]

Fantastic! Great project, great work, great video. 100%