Miniature Oscillating Steam Engine
Craftsman: Jerry Kieffer
Catalog #: 2008.3.1
Donor: Jerry Kieffer
Jerry Kieffer built this incredibly small oscillating steam engine. In fact, it is likely the smallest working steam engine in the world.
Miniature Post Drill
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.118
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature red post drill built from a kit by PM Research.
Miniature Pub
Craftsman: Karl Horn
Catalog #: 2020.5.1
Donor: Don Brandon
Karl Horn built and detailed this intricate miniature pub room.
Miniature Sherline 4000 Lathe
Craftsman: Iqbal Ahmed
Donor: Iqbal Ahmed
This miniature Sherline 4000 lathe was built and donated by Iqbal Ahmed of Nagpur, India.
Miniature SJ7 Pulsejet Engine
Craftsman: Mike Early
Knapp Collection #: 40
Catalog #: 2008.10.10
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This miniature pulsejet engine operates exactly like the V1. It burns regular gasoline and has a variable thrust range from 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds.
Miniature Solar Turbines Mobile Gas Compression Station
Craftsman: Solar Turbines
Catalog #: 2016.14.1
Donor: Alonzo Clark
This is an industrial model of a solar turbine mounted to a lowboy truck transport trailer. The model is approximately 1/8 scale.
Miniature South Bend Lathe
Craftsman: Wilbur Henry Dexter
Catalog #: 2020.1.1
Contributor: Leland Dexter
This miniature replica of a six-inch South Bend lathe was the cherished creation of Wilbur “Bill” Henry Dexter.
Miniature Spark Plugs
Craftsman: Dale Detrich
Knapp Collection #: 295
Catalog #: 2011.27.43
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Dale Detrich uses Corian for the insulators in his miniature spark plugs. Due to popularity, Dale made several styles available to model engine builders.
Miniature Steam Plant with Boiler and Two Steam Engines
Craftsman: Jack Randall
Catalog #: 2018.18.4
Donor: Katherine Randall
This miniature steam plant features a boiler and two small steam engines.
Miniature Steamroller
Craftsman: Carl Schwam
Catalog #: 2017.9.1
Contributor: Carl Schwam
Carl Schwam built this green 20″ steamroller of his own design based on a variety of steamroller photos he had collected.
Miniature Steel and Brass Anvils With Hammers
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.121
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature cast steel anvil on a birch log with three tiny hammers and a smaller brass anvil.
Miniature Tool Set
Craftsman: Intercast/Gries Reproducer Co.
Catalog #: 2016.2.1
Donor: Dick Hamann
This set of miniature tools was manufactured by Intercast/Gries Reproducer Co.
Miniature Turbocharger
Craftsman: Frank Kurz
Knapp Collection #: 261
Catalog #: 2011.27.33
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Frank Kurz machined this small turbocharger from aluminum and steel bar stock, and he tested the turbo on a small engine, but the test results are unknown.
Miniature Violin and Case
Craftsman: Marvin Johnson
Catalog #: 2011.13.2
Donor: Ed Wright, Wright Family Trust
This miniature violin and bow in a fitted case are hardly larger than a US quarter.
Miniature Windmill
Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln
Catalog #: 2017.24.17
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This 1/144”-scale Windmill was built by Peggy Boggeln from a kit.
Miniature Wooden Printing Press
Craftsman: Loren Scheer
Catalog #: 2023.1.3
Donor: Leslie Sayers & Lorie Phillips
Loren Scheer crafted this miniature wooden printing press. The tiny wooden press hearkens back to a time long before the digital age.
Miniature Workbench With Shaper and Tools
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.81
Donor: Mark Petersen
This miniature wooden workbench features a hand operated metal shaper attached to the bench top.
Miss Teen Grows Up Dollhouse
Craftsman: Sara Botts
Catalog #: 2019.4.10
Donor: Van Botts
This dollhouse diorama entitled, “Miss Teen Grows Up,” was built by Sara Botts.
Miss Tilly’s Toys Dollhouse
Craftsman: Sara Botts
Catalog #: 2019.4.9
Donor: Van Botts
This dollhouse diorama entitled, “Miss Tilly’s Dollhouse,” was built by Sara Botts.
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