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How to Make a Tesla Turbine
- all2 3y agoSee also Integza on YT (and a host of others, tbh). I love this tech and how approachable it is. I've also always wanted to build one of these.
- tromp 3y agoPrevious discussion on a build : https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36945206 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36945206 Another video explaining the physics behind the Tesla turbine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCyzIbpLN4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCyzIbpLN4
- waldothedog 3y agoIn the walkthrough this person mentions being 15 y.o. I look forward to seeing what they do over the following 15 years!
- saaaaaam 3y agoThe video they posted on YouTube is from 11 Mar 2009 - so 14 years old. So the guy who did this is now 29.
- waldothedog 3y agoHa, wow good spotting!
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- convolvatron 3y agoI'm a little concerned about the statement on choosing the smallest size bearings as they can handle the greatest speed. is that true? I tend to use the largest bearings the space and my wallet will accommodate for wear and stability...but I tend to make things up
- jfoutz 3y agoIf you just want one, there are surprisingly effective and super cheap pumps, search around for `everbuilt drill pump kit`. local hardware store probably has one for a few dollars.
- calamari4065 3y agoOff-topic: since when does autodesk own instructables? Seems like a weird thing for them to get into
- function_seven 3y agoThey own Fusion360, which is the most popular CAD program used by hobbyist maker types. I think they see Instructables as a funnel of sorts?