Gizmos and Gadgets 2023
Gizmos and Gadgets 2023, a special issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques.
This issue is not a part of the regular magazine subscription. Find it on newsstands at your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.
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In This Issue
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Patterns
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Kinetic Desk Sculpture Turn the crank to watch this hardwood assembly spin By Dolf Perenti |
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It’s Always Pizza Time! Use small scraps of colorful wood to make toppings for this clever clock By Dan Wilckens |
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Wooden Gear Clock This gorgeous weekend build is an advanced scroller’s dream By Marc Tovar |
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Dinosaur Ramp Walker Toys Enjoy endless entertainment with these prehistoric racers—no wheels required By Paul Fellay [button link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdXDARMy4Is” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Click for Dinosaur Ramp Walkers Race Video[/button] |
Projects
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Mechanical Mallard Make a wooden wonder that waddles back and forth By Philip Wilkinson |
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Frog Pond Automaton Straightforward mechanism lets you skip right to the details in this whimsical scene By Wanda Sowry [button link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQopzVpG8SY” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Click for Frog Pond Automaton Video[/button] |
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Catapult Castle Defend your kingdom by slinging a boulder (ball) at invaders By Bob Gilsdorf |
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Moving Gear Box Scroll a fun trinket box with a lid that restless fingers can’t resist By Rita Cels |
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Simple Smoke Grinder Practice accurate cuts by making this intriguing beginner project By Richard Packer [button link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1G-vbyp5e0″ bg_color=”#ff0000″]Click for Smoke Grinder Video[/button] |
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Two-Track Marble Racer You’ll love making it; kids will love playing with it! By Art Mulder |
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Wooden Kazoos This popular toy is a great way to teach workshop basics to beginners By Andreas Kullerkann |
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Santa and Sleigh Balance Toy A sleepy village and a snowman counterweight complete this charming Christmas Eve tableau By Richard Packer |
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Robot Man and Rusty Clever use of elastic cord allows this robot to assume a variety of poses By Fred and Julie Byrne |
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Penny Shooter Transform plywood scraps into an innovative little toy By Al Baggetta |
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Classic Labyrinth Game Make this game of skill for just a few bucks By Troy Hawkins [button link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDicaYe7Ioo” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Click for Labyrinth Game Video[/button] |
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Locking Heart Box A layered design and simple lock form a beautiful but approachable box By John Rhyne |
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Wooden Whimsy Spinner
Get on a roll with this mesmerizing marble toy By Akane [button link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G9mVHSqEdQ” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Click for Whimsy Spinner Video[/button] |
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Pecking Chickens Automaton
Evoke a visit to the farm with this traditional wooden toy By Amedeo Capelli |
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Ball Popper
Pine scraps and acrylic paints make for a fun, beginner-friendly contraption By Bob Gilsdorf |
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