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I made my own automaton magician.

I spent some time learning how to make wooden gears and cams. In the process I discovered how to move the arms and head on my creation. The red ball was a little trickier, as I did not find a way on the interweb. Since I made this video I have added a cape to my magician. He still has no pants.

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Making an Octant

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I made my own octant. The octant is the precursor of the sextant used to determine latitudes; it is a navigation device. I describe briefly how to cut and fashion brass parts, and assemble them to a wooden frame to produce an octant; a little brass cutting, filing, sanding, brass riveting, and brass engraving. I'll try to put together a web page with more detailed plans and instructions for tho...

Building a Brass Astrolabe

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I made my own brass astrolabe to keep me busy during the pandemic. No 3D printers, or digital shapers were used in the construction; and no animals were endangered either before or after the construction.

Days End for a Burmese Farmer

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A brief description of my 16" X 20" oil on wood panel painting.

Charles Hartley