A chance to hear Paul Spooner talk about his work at the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth, Cornwall. The talk entitled ‘A View from the Plateau – Mechanical Jokes for…
If you have left it too late to send any cards don’t despair, we have a free download for you. Keith Newstead’s jolly design shows Santa and his reindeer having…
Keith Newstead has just joined the fabulous Instructables website which is full of all sorts of things to make. Keith will be uploading details on how to make some of…
A lovely new one-off piece from Carlos Zapata. This little man has sprouted wings, and built himself an ingenious mechanism to help launch himself into the air! But it is…
This evening we have a special one-off ‘Silver’ pig by Keith Newstead. This pig has been cut out of Stainless Steel. A lovely present for a special anniversary or congratulatory…
Ron Fuller (a.k.a. The Village Toymaker) always makes a few ‘Stocking Fullers’ each Christmas. This AutoStirrer is one of our favourites. “Be one up on your office pals, see the…
Automata Maker and illustrator Sophie Naylor takes inspiration from British culture, historical inventions, gadgetry, contraptions, and nostalgic eras. She likes to depict ‘Britishness’ in an eccentric, quirky, humorous context. This…
Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move by Keisuke Saka is now available. Keisuke Saka is one of Japan’s most honoured paper engineers. His beautiful designs are thoughtful…