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How to Make Wooden Animated Hand-Crank Automata : Volume 1: Full-Size Patterns and Step-by-Step Instructions for Four Unique Animated Projects
by Jack Wiley
Overview
- HOW TO MAKE WOODEN ANIMATED HAND-CRANK AUTOMATA: VOLUME 1 is a complete beginner-friendly guide to the rewarding craft of building wooden hand-crank automata, giving readers everything they need to start creating charming mechanical motion from simple materials.
- It explains the tools, wood types, and techniques in clear detail, then provides full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for four engaging projects-Wing-Flapper Dinosaur, Wing-Flapper Unicorn, Stand-Up Dicycle Rider, and Unicycling Clown-each designed to teach essential skills while producing a delightful, animated piece you'll be proud to display.
- Drawing on decades of experience and hundreds of original automata designs, the author breaks down construction and painting in an accessible way, supported by more than 70 color photos that show exactly how each mechanism comes together.
- Whether you're discovering automata for the first time or already hooked on their whimsical motion, this book will expand your abilities, spark new ideas, and open the door to a creative hobby that blends woodworking, mechanics, and artistic expression.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798160722993
- ISBN-10: 9798160722993
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
- Page Count: 120
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