Mock-Up Revell Model Kit for Ron Bement’s ’32 Ford Hot Rod
Craftsman: Craig Augustin
Knapp Collection #: 449
Catalog #: 2016.8.27
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This mock-up Revell model kit (box art only) for Ron Bement’s ’32 Ford hot rod was designed and fabricated by Craig Augustin, of Colorado, in 2007.
NASCAR Dodge Body, Mold, and Copper Electroform
Craftsman: Michael Dunlap
Catalog #: 2008.5.1 ; 2008.5.2 ; 2008.5.3
Donor: Michael Dunlap
Included in this display is a 1/12 scale model NASCAR Dodge body, the urethane mold pulled from that body, and the electroformed copper body made inside that mold.
Pacinotti Machine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.72
Donor: Mark Petersen
This small Pacinotti machine can be run with an electric motor.
Pepe Gyroscopic Governor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.51
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a demonstration model of a gyroscopic governor called “Pepe.” The mechanism is hand cranked.
Piston from 1979 Blue Max AA/Funny Car
Craftsman: Venolia
Catalog #: 2014.36.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This interesting piston came from the Blue Max AA/Funny Car record run. The time of the record run was 6.02 seconds.
Polished Copper Oil Can
Craftsman: Phillip Duclos
Catalog #: 2013.50.11
Donor: George and Dorlene Root
The beautiful simplicity and fine finish on this small oil can is a great illustration of Phil Duclos’ metalworking skill.
Puddle Weld Sculptures
Craftsman: Peter Renzetti
Catalog #: 2018.37.1 ; 2018.37.2 ; 2018.37.3
Donor: Peter Renzetti
To create his sculptures, Peter Renzetti used a jeweler’s oxy-acetylene torch to build melted puddles of welding rod drop on top of drop.
Rectilinear Demonstration Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.79
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this hand-cranked rectilinear demonstration model.
Rimfire Spark Plug Prototypes
Craftsman: Paul Knapp
Knapp Collection #: 296
Catalog #: 2011.27.44
Contributor: Paul Knapp
These Rimfire spark plug prototypes were built by Paul Knapp in 1993. The first prototype is the surface-gap plug responsible for the “Rimfire” name and logo.
Robotic Arm and Hand
Craftsman: Carl Hammons
Catalog #: 2013.16.1
Donor: Joe Martin
This unique project is a stepper motor-powered experimental robot gripping arm designed by Carl Hammons.
Schindele Hit N’ Miss Powered Saw
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 728
Catalog #: 2022.8.12
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This unique hit n’ miss powered saw was built from Coles Power Model castings. It has a bore of 1.25, and stroke of 1.875, with enough power to be put to use.
Solar Turbines Gemini APU Turbine Rotor
Craftsman: Solar Turbines
Catalog #: 2017.1.1
Donor: 2017.1.1
This original 1981 Gemini turbine rotor is the heart of a turbine auxiliary power unit. The blades are very thin and made from Titanium.
Steel, Aluminum, and Bronze CNC Machined Sculpture
Craftsman: Christopher Bathgate
Catalog #: 2013.4.1
Contributor: Christopher Bathgate
This unique CNC machined metal sculpture, made by Christopher Bathgate, is titled: SH633374451562293724.
Tatone “Chicken Stick”
Craftsman: Tatone Products
Catalog #: 2015.22.6
Donor: Tony Cina
The Tatone “Chicken Stick” was produced in San Francisco to save hobbyists’ fingers from airplane engine kickback.
The “Do Nothing Machine”
Craftsman: Lawrence Wahlstrom
Catalog #: 2013.8.1
Donor: Diana Moinet
Lawrence Wahlstrom began building his complex “Do Nothing Machine” in the late 1940s.
Tramp Art Wooden Box
Craftsman: John Chester Chaffee
Catalog #: 2016.1.2
Donor: Jackie Hoefert
This “tramp art box” was carved from old cigar boxes by John Chester Chaffee (1881–1975) as a gift for his wife.
Van de Graaff Generator
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.55
Donor: Mark Petersen
This miniature Van de Graff generator uses a moving belt to accumulate electric charge.
Varo Amp-Champ 12 VDC Field Generator
Craftsman: Varo Inc.
Donor: Joe Martin
The Varo Amp-Champ was powered by an Ohlsson & Rice 2-cycle, single-cylinder model airplane engine (Type 122) that was rated at 3/4 HP at 6,300 RPM.
Wankel Engine Demonstration Model
Craftsman: Ingersoll Rand
Catalog #: 2012.9.1
Donor: Louis Chenot
This small model demonstrates how a 2-rotor Wankel rotary engine functions.
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