Glass model steam engine - video

[Jon]

The price contrasts interestingly with overpriced "art" objects sold on Etsy. For example:



One view is that, at least with internet sales of handcrafted goods, we haven't yet reached Economic equilibrium. In a more mature marketplace, the anthill casting sells for $50, and the glass model steam engine sells for $10,000.

[Jon]

Air-powered glass inline 4-cylinder model engine. 2:03 video:

[Frank S]

Another marvelous piece of art work. 8 crank throws and 3 main bearing locations on a single piece of bent glass rod

[Jon]

This guy has a great YT, and is essentially undiscovered, with hardly any views: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sklozam/videos

Internet 5 years ago: "Check out this cool video - it's got millions of views!"
Internet today: "Check out this cool video - it's still under 500 views!"

10 second video:

[mklotz]

His glass auto has an all-glass universal joint in the steering wheel connection. Next time you're bored try to suss out the procedure you would use to produce such a part.

[Frank S]

This one Marv?

Yeah that is some piece or functional art work

[ranald]

Amazing stuff. the sound reminds me of the single cylinder "put put" launch I used to drive ( not a Tuk Tuk).