An oil pump run by a steam engine? Well, why not. This hardworking pump is designed to be driven by the balloon-powered steam engine. Connected to the engine by a drive belt made of sewing thread and weighed down with salt or craft sand, the pump will pump as long as the ballon power holds out. It's the Industrial Revolution all over again.

Difficulty level: 
Medium
What you will need: 
  • Scissors
  • White glue
  • Super glue
  • Metal-edged ruler
  • Hobby knife
  • Wire
  • Needle-nosed pliers with cutting edge
  • Salt or craft sand
  • Sewing thread
  • Balloon-powered steam engine