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How to Create a Homemade Steam Engine

Introduction to the Project

• Jasiel introduces the project of creating a homemade steam engine, aimed at science enthusiasts.

• The steam machine will be powered by a pinwheel, known by various names in different countries; viewers are encouraged to share their local names in the comments.

Materials Required

• A list of materials needed includes:

• Sealed can

• Small one-inch nail

• Four 3-inch nails

• Wooden board (15 x 30 cm)

• Hammer, syringe, scissors, empty glass, water, cotton, alcohol

• Metal lid and thicker plastic lid

• Matches or lighter and silicone gun

Preparing the Can and Board

• Measurements for placing nails on the wooden board are based on the can's dimensions: height of 12.2 cm and diameter of 5.5 cm.

• Nails are positioned at specific intervals after subtracting half a centimeter from these measurements; a rectangle of size 11.7 x 5 cm is marked.

Assembling the Steam Engine

• A small hole is created in the sealed can using an inch nail and hammer; liquid is poured into an empty glass.

• Water is added through the hole made earlier with a syringe before placing the can onto nails on the board.

Final Assembly Steps

• The pinwheel stick is glued to align with the hole in the can; lids are prepared with cotton soaked in alcohol placed underneath.

• Lighting the cotton ignites it, heating water inside the can which produces steam that turns the pinwheel—completing the homemade steam machine project.

Conclusion