21 Rotary Tool Tips and Tricks for Automata-Makers The high-speed rotary tool can do the work of dozens of other tools. With the right bits and accessories, this little powerhouse can cut, carve, engrave, drill, grind, sand, brush, and polish a variety of materials! Here are some tips to help automata-makers get the most from […]
Archives for 2011
Not Yet by Paul Spooner – SOLD OUT
A new limited edition from Paul Spooner. “Another piece that exploits the attractive/repulsive effects of neodymium magnets. The handle turns a cylinder in which a magnet is inserted radially so that its poles alternate, causing a magnet buried in the fish to feel attracted or repelled by turns. The foil, which is pure tin and […]
Lab Birds
Fi Henshall’s latest piece The Lab Birds features two birds with an interest in science. The intricate mechanism includes bellows, cams and linkages, which produce realistic bird tweets, and graceful movements on the inquisitive birds. Wood, metal and paint. Dimensions: 40 cm High. 21 cm Wide. 13 cm Deep £475 (excl VAT) Sold
CMT presents Automata! at the Allen Gallery
This new exhibition of 20 exhibits from our collection is travelling to Hampshire for the run-up to Christmas this year. Many of the exhibits are by Paul Spooner, including several of his iconic Anubis pieces. Exhibition open 5th November to 24th December 2011 Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4.30pm Admission Free Allen Gallery Church Street […]
A Man of Many Faces: a Prototype Wooden Head from Basic Shapes – Dug’s Tips 5
A Man of Many Faces: a Prototype Wooden Head from Basic Shapes Creating interesting characters is an important part of making a wood automaton because they are often the actors on the mechanically-driven stage. In this article, we will make a generic male head that does not require woodcarving skills or special tools. This head […]