Big Book of Gizmos and Gadgets

These project plans for 15 interactive mechanical wooden playthings will appeal to children of all ages. They include a wide array of quirky and unusual contraptions, from a ratchet noisemaker and a Frankenswitch cover plate to a rapid-fire rubber band gun and a wooden treasure chest and padlock, as well as three automatons and many more.

Presented in order of complexity from beginner to advanced, the projects include step-by-step instructions with color photos, exploded diagrams, parts list, full-size patterns and list of materials and tools.

Softcover, 8 1/2" × 11", 96 pages, 2017.