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Make wildly inspired mechanical marvels from wood with the step-by-step projects and full-sized patterns inside Big Book of Gizmos & Gadgets!
15 clever projects including a rubber band gun, wooden gear machine, varied automatons, & more
Full-size pattern pack attached to the back of the book in a handy pull-out pouch
Beginner-friendly to advanced projects so you’ll be sure to find something new and fun to make, no matter your skill level
Make a wooden machine with your own two hands that actually moves
Learn from woodworking experts like Clayton Boyer, Bob Gilsdorf, Dug North, Richard Packer, & David Wakefield
Inside this curated collection of the best projects from Fox Chapel Publishing’s popular Gizmos and Gadgets magazine, you’ll find ingenious plans for making 15 wildly inspired mechanical marvels from wood. These working wooden wonders might just be the most enjoyable projects you ever build in your shop!
Well-illustrated step-by-step projects are arranged by skill level from beginner to advanced, with full-sized, pull-out patterns attached to the book in a handy pouch.
Projects range from a Rapid-Fire Rubber Band Gun and a Wooden Padlock Treasure Chest to noisemakers and classic automatons for cowboys, ballerinas, cats, ships, and more.
Create fun games and toys for the whole family, and discover the secrets of kinetic sculpture to build your own interactive wooden gear machine!
The shop-tested designs for 15 clever contraptions include:
Rapid-Fire Rubber Band Gun
Interactive Wooden Gear Machine
Mad Scientist Frankenswitch
Two-Track Marble Racer
Amazing Automatons
Wooden Ratchet Noisemaker
…and many more!
From the brand
Who is Fox Chapel Publishing?
Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more!
What makes our books unique?
Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values.
Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields!
Woodworking
Carving
Scroll Saw
Whittling
Pyrography
Making Toys & Puzzles
Woodturning
Furniture Making
Holiday Crafts
Metalworking
Cooking
Brewing & Winemaking
Outdoor
History
House & Home
Arts & Crafts
Drawing & Painting
Jewelry Making
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (December 6, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 1565239016
ISBN-13 : 978-1565239012
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s content interesting, informative, and fun. They appreciate the detailed instructions that walk them through the projects. Readers also mention the book is great for gear building, woodworking ideas, and wooden mechanisms.
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