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Can I read Making Mechanical Toys on EtoBox?
Making Mechanical Toys by Rodney Peppé is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Making Mechanical Toys about?
<p>Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement allows you to simply turn a handle and see the magic work. <i>Making Mechanical Toys</i> explains how to make these wonderful and fascinating toys through a variety of bright and exciting projects. 17 original "gallery" mechanical toys have been designed and made especially for this book, which includes step-by-step instructions with over a 140 color photographs and plans for making the toys. Advice on tools and materials, priming and painting, and tricks of the trade draw upon the author’s wide experience.</p>
Who reads Making Mechanical Toys?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Rodney Peppé
- Publisher
- Crowood Press, Limited, The
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781861267238
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Crafts & Hobbies, Technology, Home & Lifestyle
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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