Big Book of Gizmos & Gadgets: Expert Advice and 15 All-Time Favorite Projects and Patterns (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Wooden Mechanical Marvels, with a Full-Size Pull-Out Pattern Pack

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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, & moreFull-size pattern pack attached to the back of the book in a handy pull-out pouchBeginner-friendly to advanced projects so you’ll be sure to find something new and fun to make, no matter your skill levelMake a wooden machine with your own two hands that actually movesLearn 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 GunInteractive Wooden Gear MachineMad Scientist FrankenswitchTwo-Track Marble RacerAmazing AutomatonsWooden Ratchet Noisemaker…and many more!

From the brand

Wooden background with Fox Chapel Publishing logo, carving knives, pliers, scroll saw, and more.Wooden background with Fox Chapel Publishing logo, carving knives, pliers, scroll saw, and more.

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

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Holiday Crafts

Metalworking

Cooking

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Outdoor

History

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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

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