> There are two books published by Dover books that has designs of > mechanisms made from wood that actually operate.
Bob, I tried to find them online, too, without success. If you happen upon the titles, maybe we'll track one down one of these days. Landon wrote: > Any thoughts as to size, type of gear, price point? None whatever. It's just one of those things on my mental list of cool things to do. Occasionally, I see one of those cast-iron demonstrators at a show or auction, and I think "why pay hundreds for that when you could make one yourself for pennies -- plus untold hours of design work?". But, given the visual interest and the relative simplicity of design, not to mention the pervasiveness in application, I would probably stick with Stephenson's. thanks, -vance-
