Make Your Own Amazing Mechanical Toys

Screen, Michael

ISBN 10: 1785005111 / ISBN 13: 9781785005114

Edité par The Crowood Press, 2018

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Synopsis :

This practical book is a guide to making five kinetic, mechanical marvels. It combines basic mechanical principles with shaping and fitting components crafted from timbers and manufactured boards. An introduction to basic motion and mechanisms such as cams, cranks, levers and linkages to generate motion and movement in a wheeled toy is given. Useful construction and workshop techniques such as production aids for wheel-making are covered. Step-by-step instructions explain each project so that a simple push or pull action will magically bring the design to life. Guide to the workshop, including useful power tools for the toymaker and craftsperson Qualities, characteristics and uses of timbers and manufactured boards Painting and finishing techniques, and ideas to bring your designs to life

À propos de l'auteur: Michael Screen has been a secondary school teacher, toymaker and craftsperson for over thirty years. He is a member of the British Toymakers Guild, and has taught kinetic toymaking and automata to both children and adults. His designs are simple, robust and combine an enthusiasm for mechanism, timber sculpting and decoration.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Make Your Own Amazing Mechanical Toys
Éditeur : The Crowood Press
Date d'édition : 2018
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Very Good