Hi Randy... Fun! How will you get the jaw to move in sync with the sounds? That seems like a challenge. I wouldn't know how to even begin doing that. Nice work. -Jim Coffee-

Hi Barry... Thanks for posting. You do very fine woodwork! It's also fun getting a glimpse around your studio...for example it looks like you've got a bucket of rounds in the background. I love

Hi Sharon...good to meet you...and thanks for your post. Among other things you said "I am a member of the small group that has come together to keep Automata Magazine alive. Going forward I will be

I'm making a talking skull using my 3D printer. I'm designing it with Fusion 360 and have attached renderings of the front and rear views. It mounts vertically on a wall with an USB cord attached to

Hello All Currently, I am trying to make a rider on a trotting horse. So far, the action is pretty good. Hopefully the rider will hold rigid reigns which will cause the horse’s head to nod. There

I do hope the forum continues. It is reassuring to know people all over the world are beavering away making all kinds of nonsense. Where else would you raise questions concerning automata? Regards to

Hello Jim, I want you to know how much I have enjoyed the forum. I appreciate all the effort you have put in. Although I am not an active poster I am a happy reader! I would miss the inspiration it

I don't consider myself a big social media consumer, but follow several makers on Instagram. Tom Haney first posted it and then I saw a post by the Cabaret Mechanical Theater. Sad to lose such talent

The passing of Keith Newstead is a great loss to the word of automata. He had a great imagination and was very skilful. He started from very humble beginnings. I have attached a photo of one of his

Hi Brian... I source my Baltic Birch plywood from National Balsa. They stock, 1/64,1/32, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/16/ 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. Cheers -Jim Coffee- one of the Automata Group Moderators I create

I was unaware. Thanks for your email. Wouldn't it be wonderful if his headstone was a beautiful automata? Cheers -Jim-

I would like to thank everyone that has responded to this question...and I would like to thank everyone who has participated in the forum. Based on past participation and on your comments I've decided

Brain, probably more the "what" then the "where." Furniture grade as a standard for no voids, and Baltic birch for affordability and ability to take a wide variety of finishes. Thickness and width is

Very saddened by the announcement of the passing of Keith Newstead. A tragic loss for his family and all of us who loved his work. Will be sorely missed!

I have gotten Baltic Birch plywood at Lowe's. They have a section where you can purchase 2' x 4' pieces. I believe the tag denoting the price also mentions, "void free". I just checked a better

Where are you getting your plywood from? The box stores don't seem to have good quality. It seems like every time I try to make something from it I hit a void. I would like to find some good quality

I just found the forum and would like to see it continue. I like what I have seen here. It is way better than Facebook.

I strongly agree with Ron. Love the forum and would really miss it! Rut FB is a loser for me for the same reasons. -jim Virus-free. www.avast.com

Thank you Jim for the head’s up. I like the idea of the forum being here. Am I to understand that the forum is what we receive in our emails and not a separate site? Facebook is out for me for the

Thank you Jim for the head’s up. I like the idea of the forum being here. Am I to understand that the forum is what we receive in our emails and not a separate site? Facebook is out for me for the