{"product_id":"9781440319921","title":"Making Wooden Mechanical Models: 15 Designs with Visible Wheels, Cranks, Pistons, Cogs, and Cams","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's something intriguing about a machine with well-crafted wooden parts . . . cogs and cams that fit together \"just so\" to perform a task. There's also precise challenge in building such a wooden wonder - and a special satisfaction in watching the excitement of those who turn the handle to see what happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Wooden Mechanical Models\u003c\/i\u003e contains plans for fifteen good-looking and incredibly clever machines with visible wheels, cranks, pistons and other moving parts made of wood. Projects include the:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil pumping rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheel propeller machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack\u0026amp;pinion machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonic oscillation punch machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReciprocating engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCam\u0026amp;fork machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombustion engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendulum escapement machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe plans call for a challenging variety of techniques and procedures - laminating, cutting cyma curves, tenon wedging, precision drilling, pegging, whittling and more.\u003cp\u003eBy completing these projects, woodworkers will gain the know-how to build wooden models of their own design…machines that beg to be set into action, turning the simplest movements into marvelous feats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154766315760,"sku":"9781440319921","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440319921_p0.jpg?v=1763758451","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440319921","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}