This is a list of related books, materials and tools which may be helpful when reading articles from our blog series Dug’s Automata Tips, Techniques and Tricks.
Tips & Tricks No. 8 – Joints for Automata Figures
Further Reading
The Human Machine (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
Amazon UK
Making and Manipulating Marionettes
Amazon UK
Reference Models
Art S. Buck Artist’s Model – Female
Amazon US
Art S. Buck Artist’s Model – Male
Amazon US
Athlete Action Figures – Set of 2
Amazon UK
Materials
Basswood Sheets 1/4″ x 4″ x 24″ (pack of 10 sheets)
Amazon UK
Brads 3/4″ x 15
Amazon UK
Tools
Coping Saws
Amazon UK
Coping saw blades
Amazon UK
Scroll Saws
Amazon UK
Tips & Tricks No. 7 – Building Boxes
Further Reading
Basic Woodworking by Sunset Books (Out of print, but easy to find and inexpensive)
Amazon UK
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery by Gary Rogowski
Amazon UK
Tools for Doweling
Dowels Pins
Commercially made dowel pins come in a variety of diameters for joining different thicknesses of wood.
The 1/4″ diameter dowels will serve your needs if you are using wood that is at least 1/2″ thick.
Amazon UK
Dowel Centres
Dowel centres are little metal caps that go into a set of holes that have been drilled for dowels The dowel centres have points that are used to mark the locations for the dowel holes in a second piece of wood. Sets include pairs of common dowel sizes.
Amazon UK
Dowel Centering Jig
This tool clamps to the edge of a board, automatically locating the center. Metal bushings of various sizes aid in drilling holes into the edge of the board.
Amazon UK
Corner Clamps or Right Angle Clamps
These specialized clamps hold boards at right angles to each other, making the drilling for through-doweling much easier.
Amazon UK
Collar Stops
Collar stops are rings that are temporarily attached to a drill bit. The bit will drill only as deep as the collar permits. This is handy for drilling the faces of board that will be blind-doweled.
Amazon UK
Tips & Tricks No. 6 – Rotary Tools
Rotary Tools
Rotary Tools – Amazon UK
Rotary Tool Bits
Rotary Tool Carving and Engraving Bit Set – Amazon US
Structured Tooth Tungsten Carbide Carving Bits – Amazon US
Abrasive Brush Set – Amazon UK
Diamond-Point Bit Set – Amazon UK
Glass Drilling Bit with Cutting Oil – Amazon UK
Emery Impregnated Polishing Disc – Amazon US
Rotary Tool Accessories
Right Angle Attachment for Rotary Tool – Amazon UK
Flex Shaft Attachment – Amazon UK
Rotary Tool Hanger – Amazon UK
Abrasive Belt Cleaner – Amazon UK
Further Reading
Power Carving Manual: Tools, Techniques, and 16 All-Time Favorite Projects – Amazon UK
Instructional DVDs
Frank Russell’s Power Carving Fur, Feathers, & Fins: How to Carve with Foredom Power Tools and Accessories – Amazon UK
Tips & Tricks No. 5 – Wooden Heads and faces
Wood Shapes
Hardwood eggs – Woodworks – UK, US
3/8 inch dowels – Amazon UK, US
Assorted wooden stars – Amazon UK, US
Hobby saws
Razor Saw – Amazon UK, US
Hobby saw miter box – Amazon UK, US
Pin vise set – Amazon UK, US
Further Reading
The Artist’s Complete Guide to Facial Expression – Amazon UK, US
Cartooning the Head and Figure – Amazon UK, US
Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists – Amazon UK, US
