[Dave] builds custom wooden orreries, which are mechanical models of the solar system. It’s no surprise then that he’s interested in the Antikythera Mechanism—a small geared device discovered off the ...

Miniature models of cars and trains are actually moving, but internal mechanisms are often different from real ones. Wooden miniature model "UGEARS"Has almost the same structure as the real thing, it ...

Discover a range of creative DIY projects that transform everyday materials into functional mechanical devices and unique items. Watch as a wooden gear shifter mechanism demonstrates the principles of ...

I’m sharing a quick look at the wooden gears I made by hand for a woodworking project in my shop. You’ll see how I crafted and assembled each gear, plus watch them spinning smoothly together. It’s a ...

Electronics are undoubtedly the basis for our modern society. Leaving out transistor-based devices, and a mechanical clock would be one of the most intricate devices man has come up with. As a ...