Doable?

[Atomic_Sheep]

Hi guys, do you think this project is a possible DIY? What sort of CNC machine would I be looking at to get something like this done or would it perhaps be better to get it custom one off made somewhere based on plans? Assuming I can get plans for it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_801

[stevehuckss396]

Originally Posted by Atomic_Sheep Hi guys, do you think this project is a possible DIY? What sort of CNC machine would I be looking at to get something like this done or would it perhaps be better to get it custom one off made somewhere based on plans? Assuming I can get plans for it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_801

Doable? I would think so.

CNC? Maybe not. There is a 9 cylinder set of plans sold by the Hodgeson family that requires no CNC at all. I would think with enough creativity and time you might be able to pull it off.

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[Atomic_Sheep]

"$$$$$$$$$$$$$$" lol

So probably cast the block?

[dynosor]

If you are talking about a full size replica engine, then you machine tools would have to have slide travel and capacity large enough to make each of the parts.

If you are talking about a model engine, you can scale the engine to fit your available mill/lathe. These can be manual or CNC.

To whet you appetite, you can see your fellow countrymen making full size radial engines here: http://www.rotecradialengines.com/photo.htm

[Atomic_Sheep]

Thanks for the link and I am indeed talking about a full sized replica.

[stevehuckss396]

Originally Posted by Atomic_Sheep I am indeed talking about a full sized replica.

Then you better add a few more $$$'s