All the episodes of
The Secret Life of Machines are available online. Created by engineer, artist, tinkerer and cartoonist
Tim Hunkin, the show took a look at the science and mechanics behind common household objects, with a bit of social history, homemade laboratory experiments, and downplayed humor. The series grew out of a long-running strip, which Hunkin has now offers as his own
cartoon encyclopedia. You can also try some
experiments of your own, marvel at the
coin-operated contraptions he made for the
Under the Pier Show in Suffolk (don't miss the
film), and read his
thoughts about his brief foray into the fine art world and his
ruminations about how art and engineering mix.
posted by hydrophonic
on Jan 5, 2007 -
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Vintage Projects do it yourself plans, vintage reprints and building ideas from the 40's, 50's and 60's for farm, workshop, woodshop, machineshop, kids and camping. Includes plans for a
pop-up camper,
toy excavator,
snow blower, and
concrete block machine.
posted by Mitheral
on Sep 9, 2005 -
18 comments
