Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood by Raymond Levy (1991, Trade Paperback)

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Patterns and instructions to create action toys with wheels that spin and pistons that pump—all designed to make movement and sound, as well as excitement and fascination. “An absolute marvel of a book. There is not a single page in the entire book that does not impart something of value to the reader and builder.”—Woodwork.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-100806973587
ISBN-139780806973586
eBay Product ID (ePID)425699

Product Key Features

Book TitleMaking Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1991
TopicWoodwork, Mechanical, Models, Toymaking
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorRaymond Levy
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight16.4 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN91-009634
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal621.8
SynopsisPatterns and instructions to create action toys with wheels that spin and pistons that pump-all designed to create movement and sound, as well as excitement and fascination. "For those woodworking hobbyists who wish to create eye-catching creations with moving visible parts."- The Fine Tool Journal. "An absolute marvel of a book...There is not a single page in the entire book that does not impart something of value to the reader and builder."- Woodwork., Patterns and instructions to create action toys with wheels that spin and pistons that pump-all designed to make movement and sound, as well as excitement and fascination. "An absolute marvel of a book. There is not a single page in the entire book that does not impart something of value to the reader and builder."- Woodwork., This book contains 15 different mechanisms to make in wood, with step-by-step instructions, photographs and draughtsman's drawings of every part. The mechanisms create action with marbles that move, wheels that spin, pistons that pump - all designed to create movement and sound as well as excitement and fascination.
LC Classification NumberTT180.L438 1991

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  • Great item, great purchase

    The book I purchased is in A1 condiditon. No marks, rips or tears on pages. Very satisfied with the purchase. Price was reasonable as well.

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  • On my way

    Can't wait to get started on some of the projects. Trying to get my youngest grandson into "Making" instead of "taking apart" things that interest him.

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