This is an interesting vid clip about what they term as a "Do
Nothing Machine". Although it doesn't seem to have any practical
purpose at first glance, I certainly wouldn't say it does nothing.

There are a number of interesting mechanical principles that are not
commonly known. It would seem to me that this craftsman could work
with a local school industrial arts teacher to come up with a great
presentation for students.

The various mechanical principles could be explained with a foil
presentation and hand out sheets for reference and study. Then the
principles could be demonstrated and carefully observed by the
students. I would think this would be a fantastic device that
would be great as an education tool.

This man is obviously a very skilled craftsman, and I can only
imagine the thought and the hours he put into this project. He must
have quite a variety of tools in his shop as well.

Hope you enjoy the vid. http://tinyurl.com/5tokso

Bob-tx

This machine can be seen at the Woodcraft Store in Eugene, Oregon.
BUT, they won't let you turn the handle, dammit,

Bob wrote:
This is an interesting vid clip about what they term as a "Do
Nothing Machine". Although it doesn't seem to have any practical
purpose at first glance, I certainly wouldn't say it does nothing.

There are a number of interesting mechanical principles that are not
commonly known. It would seem to me that this craftsman could work
with a local school industrial arts teacher to come up with a great
presentation for students.

The various mechanical principles could be explained with a foil
presentation and hand out sheets for reference and study. Then the
principles could be demonstrated and carefully observed by the
students. I would think this would be a fantastic device that
would be great as an education tool.

This man is obviously a very skilled craftsman, and I can only
imagine the thought and the hours he put into this project. He must
have quite a variety of tools in his shop as well.

Hope you enjoy the vid. http://tinyurl.com/5tokso

Bob-tx




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Richard


Richard L. Rombold
WIZARD WOODWORKING
489 N. 32nd. St.
Springfield, Or .97478

Take a look at my mess and work.
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gallery/...ername=thewizz

"Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup"

This man is obviously a very skilled craftsman, and I can only
imagine the thought and the hours he put into this project. He must
have quite a variety of tools in his shop as well.

Hope you enjoy the vid. http://tinyurl.com/5tokso

Bob-tx

This a beautiful take on a Rube Goldberg machine. Nice to see one
purpose built out of wood. (Purpose built meaning no junk yard
parts)

P

On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:42:12 -0600, "Bob" wrote:



This is an interesting vid clip about what they term as a "Do
Nothing Machine". Although it doesn't seem to have any practical
purpose at first glance, I certainly wouldn't say it does nothing.

There are a number of interesting mechanical principles that are not
commonly known. It would seem to me that this craftsman could work
with a local school industrial arts teacher to come up with a great
presentation for students.

The various mechanical principles could be explained with a foil
presentation and hand out sheets for reference and study. Then the
principles could be demonstrated and carefully observed by the
students. I would think this would be a fantastic device that
would be great as an education tool.

This man is obviously a very skilled craftsman, and I can only
imagine the thought and the hours he put into this project. He must
have quite a variety of tools in his shop as well.

Hope you enjoy the vid. http://tinyurl.com/5tokso

Bob-tx


That was an awesome invention! Reminded me of the inside of a 70s Italian photo
copier...

Wonder how he kept the friction so low?