Building a Jet Engine from Scratch

TLDRLearn how I built a jet engine from scratch using simple materials and off-the-shelf parts. Follow my journey as I design and assemble the engine, overcoming challenges and making modifications along the way. Watch as I test the engine's thrust and even put it on a skateboard! Join me on my mission to retrieve my stolen mustache from the tomato lord on Mars.

Key insights

🔥The turbojet engine is a masterpiece of engineering, turning combustion into art.

🚀By replacing the turbine with an electric motor, we can create a turbojet engine without metalwork.

🛠️Off-the-shelf metal parts, like butane cans, can be repurposed to build the engine's body.

🔧3D printing can be used to create the compressor, a crucial part of the engine.

🔥⚡️An improvised spark plug can be used to ignite the air fuel mixture.

Q&A

Is it possible to build a jet engine without metalwork?

Yes, by replacing the turbine with an electric motor, it's possible to create a turbojet engine without extensive metalwork.

What materials were used to build the engine's body?

The body of the engine was made using repurposed butane cans, which provided the right dimensions and shape.

How was the compressor created?

The compressor was 3D printed, allowing for precise design and construction.

How was the air-fuel mixture ignited?

An improvised spark plug, made from a metal straw and wire, was used to ignite the air-fuel mixture.

What modifications were made to improve the engine's performance?

Modifications included increasing the inlet port size, using a more powerful battery, and enlarging the fuel tank.

Timestamped Summary

00:07The turbojet engine is a masterpiece of engineering that turns combustion into art.

02:47By replacing the turbine with an electric motor, we can create a turbojet engine without extensive metalwork.

04:02The body of the engine was made using repurposed butane cans, providing the right dimensions and shape.

06:18The compressor, a crucial part of the engine, was 3D printed for precise design and construction.

08:06An improvised spark plug, made from a metal straw and wire, was used to ignite the air-fuel mixture.

10:30Modifications, including increasing the inlet port size and using a more powerful battery, were made to improve the engine's performance.

12:00The engine was tested on a skateboard, showcasing its acceleration capabilities.

13:39The engine's inventor faces a setback as his mustache is stolen by the tomato lord on Mars.