Make 50 Wild and Wacky (but Useful!) Contraptions

Making crazy devices that perform simple but useful tasks has never been more fun! "Make 50 Wild and Wacky (but Useful!) Contraptions" shows you how to create the most mazelike contraptions imaginable. Inside you'll discover: The key players in the world of contraptions: Rube Goldberg, Heath Robinson, and Robert Storm Petersen The different components that go into making a contraption, and how to build them The scientific, mechanical, and engineering secrets behind each of the components How to build working models that demonstrate all of the techniques Finally, and most importantly, "Make 50 Wild and Wacky (but Useful!) Contraptions" contains 50 easy-to-follow projects that show you how to make your own fiendishly complicated machines.Brandt, Robert is the author of 'Make 50 Wild and Wacky (but Useful!) Contraptions', published 2007 under ISBN 9780061437762 and ISBN 006143776X.