Robotic Arm and Hand
Craftsman: Carl Hammons
Catalog #: 2013.16.1
Donor: Joe Martin
This unique project is a stepper motor-powered experimental robot gripping arm designed by Carl Hammons.
Schindele Hit N’ Miss Powered Saw
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 728
Catalog #: 2022.8.12
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This unique hit n’ miss powered saw was built from Coles Power Model castings. It has a bore of 1.25, and stroke of 1.875, with enough power to be put to use.
Singer 20 Child’s Sewing Machine
Craftsman: Singer
Catalog #: 2024.6.1
Donor: Rein Deboer
Singer 20 Child’s Sewing Machine
Solar Turbines Gemini APU Turbine Rotor
Craftsman: Solar Turbines
Catalog #: 2017.1.1
Donor: 2017.1.1
This original 1981 Gemini turbine rotor is the heart of a turbine auxiliary power unit. The blades are very thin and made from Titanium.
Staked Segmented Wooden Vase (Dark)
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.17.9
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This staked segmented wooden vase was handcrafted by Eckhard Fadtke.
Staked Segmented Wooden Vase (Light)
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.17.10
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This staked segmented wooden vase was handcrafted by Eckhard Fadtke.
Steamers Carousel
Craftsman: Sonny Wizelman
Catalog #: 2024.11.1
Donor: Sonny Wizelman
This miniature carousel is modeled after the historic merry-go-round in Griffith Park, Los Angeles and is powered by steam. Sonny Wizelman, a master of live steam models and dioramas, transformed what was essentially a steam-powered turntable into this impeccably detailed diorama. After Sonny and his group of fellow small-steam railroaders studied the structure and mechanics […]
Steel, Aluminum, and Bronze CNC Machined Sculpture
Craftsman: Christopher Bathgate
Catalog #: 2013.4.1
Contributor: Christopher Bathgate
This unique CNC machined metal sculpture, made by Christopher Bathgate, is titled: SH633374451562293724.
Tatone “Chicken Stick”
Craftsman: Tatone Products
Catalog #: 2015.22.6
Donor: Tony Cina
The Tatone “Chicken Stick” was produced in San Francisco to save hobbyists’ fingers from airplane engine kickback.
The “Do Nothing Machine”
Craftsman: Lawrence Wahlstrom
Catalog #: 2013.8.1
Donor: Diana Moinet
Lawrence Wahlstrom began building his complex “Do Nothing Machine” in the late 1940s.
Tramp Art Wooden Box
Craftsman: John Chester Chaffee
Catalog #: 2016.1.2
Donor: Jackie Hoefert
This “tramp art box” was carved from old cigar boxes by John Chester Chaffee (1881–1975) as a gift for his wife.
Van de Graaff Generator
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.55
Donor: Mark Petersen
This miniature Van de Graff generator uses a moving belt to accumulate electric charge.
Varo Amp-Champ 12 VDC Field Generator
Craftsman: Varo Inc.
Donor: Joe Martin
The Varo Amp-Champ was powered by an Ohlsson & Rice 2-cycle, single-cylinder model airplane engine (Type 122) that was rated at 3/4 HP at 6,300 RPM.
Wankel Engine Demonstration Model
Craftsman: Ingersoll Rand
Catalog #: 2012.9.1
Donor: Louis Chenot
This small model demonstrates how a 2-rotor Wankel rotary engine functions.
Western Digital Formula 1 Race Car
Craftsman: Rob Ryan
Catalog #: 2017.22.1
Contributor: Rob Ryan
This unique model Formula 1 car was made entirely from the components of 250 hard drives, aside from the wheels and tires.
Wimshurst Influence Machine
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2014.26.1
Donor: The Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship
The Wimshurst influence machine is an electrostatic generator, which is a machine for generating high voltages. It was developed between 1880 and 1883.
Wimshurst Influence Machine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.56
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this small Wimshurst influence machine, which is an electrostatic generator.
Wooden Inline Motor Drive Demo Model
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.49.15
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Buzz built this wooden model to show how the in-and-out motion of the piston is translated into rotary motion of the output shaft above it.
Wooden Padlock With Key
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.15
Donor: Mark Petersen
This small functional wooden padlock with key was hand crafted.
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