Automata

[CanadianScroller]

rhymes with whatsamatta.

I was looking on the web for mechanical wooden toys, whirligigs and the like.
I came upon some whimsical automata.

I think the wit used in the designs is as intriguing as the woodwork itself.
like this one from "Our Wooden Wonders"

Has anyone made any automata or whirligigs, and are they willing to post pictures?

Here is an example of what I am talking about. I just wish I could see it animated.

[SharonW0111]

Thanks so much for the little side trip Carl- I thouroughly enjoyed it.. I even Ear mareked a site to catch on later... Now my question-- with you seaarching and being on this form as medeator--When do you have time to saw????
Sharon

[CanadianScroller]

Wednesday evenings between 3 am and 4 am, LOL
I get on the saw when I feel the urge. but I confess it has been a couple of weeks.
I do have to get back on though, I just picked up a bunch of music box movements. The kind you crank, not the kind you wind.
I may just take a week off work and buckle down.

[SharonW0111]

Ohh WoW Way Cool -- I love things that are nostolgic-- hey- when you finish one be sure and post a pic.. so I can Droooooooooooooooooool --lol
Sharon

[lucky788scroller]

i like them too, and have thought about moveable parts on toys and such, but this looks more funnerer. Dale