The wonderful, whimsical world of automata
Sculpt a miniature woodworker that springs to life at the turn of a crank.
Charles Mak
Charles is one of the few hobby mechanical sculpture-makers in Canada, and likes to design and include mechanical elements in many of his projects.
Articles by Charles Mak
Make a Set of Inlaid Earrings
A plow plane is not that hard to use, especially if you know a few tricks. This fun jewelry project is the perfect project to get some practice.
Build a Time Delay Exploding Box
This is a fun weekend project for woodworkers who are long on enthusiasm and short on time – or short of holiday gifts.
Make a Pen-Holder Puzzle
Wood can do some wonderful things, and one of them is compress. Use hot water to create this trick pen holder; I bet few of your friends will be able to figure out how it was put together.
Fancy business card cases
Make these fancy card-holders – by the dozen – and you’ll become a favourite woodworker among your family and friends.
