- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Sterling (8 Aug 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0806973587
- ISBN-13: 978-0806973586
- Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.9 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This book contains 15 different mechanisms to make in wood, with step-by-step instructions, photographs and draughtsman's drawings of every part. The mechanisms create action with marbles that move, wheels that spin, pistons that pump - all designed to create movement and sound as well as excitement and fascination.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It does just what it says in the title. Enticing colour illustrations on the cover, lead the reader into a world of real mechanical systems, miniaturized and converted into really excellent working models, which can be used as automatons, models to teach principles, or just good decorations. The introduction is short but covers materials and tools, but accepts that the reader has ability, skills and some equipment. Then the projects begin. The book is both a good read and a an excellent project mentor. You will make the mechanical marvels, and get maximum enjoyment from them. Similar themes are found in Making Wooden Mechanical Models. Making More Wooden Mechanical Marvels by Alan and Gill Bridgewater.Popular Woodworking Books
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
A book filled with plans for small hands-on wooden machines
4 Feb 1998
Format:Paperback
This is a book filled with projects for machines that are fun to play with. Over the years I have built more than half of them. (And given them all away as Christmas presents.) The machines are unique and really fun to watch work. A relatively high level of woodworking skill is required.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
a wonderful gift for the woodworker
2 Dec 1999
Format:Paperback
I ordered this book for my dad last Christmas, and he has used all of the patterns at least once. He is constantly telling me how well-planned the book is. I'm not a woodworker, but my dad is, and he rates this book top notch!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
excellent patterns for great models
2 Mar 2009
Format:Paperback
I bought this book back in 1991 when it was new......and it set on my shelf for 17 years. In 2008, I made my first model...the wooden u-joint model. In the last few months I have made 6 more models. I have only had minor problems with a couple of patterns. The back plate patterns on a couple of models are very hard to follow...because he advocates making a jig......which is ok......except his jig is not the same size as the back plate......a minor issue.
I would rate myself an advanced woodworker with a full shop of tools.......and would rate these patterns challenging....but fun. My fellow engineers at work love playing with my finished models. They also would make great presents for the grand children.
I would rate myself an advanced woodworker with a full shop of tools.......and would rate these patterns challenging....but fun. My fellow engineers at work love playing with my finished models. They also would make great presents for the grand children.
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