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Asuperb book that explains how to design and construct small scale simple mechanical devices for funperfect for toy makers woodworkers crafters andtinkerers Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials mechanisms and magic Illustrated with color photosthroughoutthis wonderful bookexplains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects Many materials are discussed including paper and card wood wire tinplate and plastics mechanisms discussed include levers and linkages cranks and cams wheels gears pulleys springs ratchets and pawlsFinally there is the magican unanalyzable charm a strong fascination so that the whole is more than the sum of its parts