Popular Post Sycamore67 Posted February 5, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) I recently completed this Dynamo Men Lamp based on the plans in a recent Woodcraft Magazine. Most of the parts are made from 3/8" ash. The men and the gears were all cut on the scroll saw. Most difficult part of this project for me was making certain all the holes were exactly in the proper place so all the pieces would turn properly. The finish is Danish Oil and spray can lacquer. Animation is provided by a 12 rpm motor and the bulb is an LED with a mirror top. The last picture is an animation of the two men working. Edited February 5, 2017 by Sycamore67 Smudger, wombatie, JimErn and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 That is a great one for sure. I checked it out on Lumber Jocks. I want to make one. Sooo many projects so little time. Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 That is awesome !....Nice cutting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 That is just super..you did an amazing job on it.loved the video. Also the finish and wood choices are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Now that is 1 Super Duper job.Love it.So Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 That is sooooooooooo cool. Love it. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 That's very cool, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 That's a beautiful piece of work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 I recently completed this Dynamo Men Lamp based on the plans in a recent Woodcraft Magazine. Most of the parts are made from 3/8" ash. The men and the gears were all cut on the scroll saw. Most difficult part of this project for me was making certain all the holes were exactly in the proper place so all the pieces would turn properly. The finish is Danish Oil and spray can lacquer. Animation is provided by a 12 rpm motor and the bulb is an LED with a mirror top. The last picture is an animation of the two men working. 20170202_Dynamo Men (Medium).jpg 20170202_Dynamo Men - 4 (Medium).jpg 1j18ou.gif This is a gotta have in my book.I'm dead set on building one i just need a pattern.I'm going to wear this out too.I love things that i can control the movement in.Somebody some where please please make my day by sending a pattern to me .krippelkevin@yahoo.comawaits you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 The pattern is in the Dec/Jan 2017 Woodcraft Magazine. There is also quite a list of parts including the motor. I am certain the pattern is copyrighted so can not send you a pattern. You can just buy the magazine or order the part and plans from the author. I used the magazine plans and spent quite some time gathering the parts. The tricky part is mounting the motor and connecting it to the gears. In addition there is mounting the light bulb along with the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Wonderful work Larry. Love that one. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 That is awesome all around Larry. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 The pattern is in the Dec/Jan 2017 Woodcraft Magazine. There is also quite a list of parts including the motor. I am certain the pattern is copyrighted so can not send you a pattern. You can just buy the magazine or order the part and plans from the author. I used the magazine plans and spent quite some time gathering the parts. The tricky part is mounting the motor and connecting it to the gears. In addition there is mounting the light bulb along with the wiring. Ok i'll try to find a store with that magazine,thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Wow. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 I recently completed this Dynamo Men Lamp based on the plans in a recent Woodcraft Magazine. Most of the parts are made from 3/8" ash. The men and the gears were all cut on the scroll saw. Most difficult part of this project for me was making certain all the holes were exactly in the proper place so all the pieces would turn properly. The finish is Danish Oil and spray can lacquer. Animation is provided by a 12 rpm motor and the bulb is an LED with a mirror top. The last picture is an animation of the two men working. 20170202_Dynamo Men (Medium).jpg 20170202_Dynamo Men - 4 (Medium).jpg 1j18ou.gif Larry, You did a great job. Very impressive. If screw holes were off you would've had a problem. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Super cool very nice job. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 No book store in town has this as it's a month old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Brilliant. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclistjim Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 This is a gotta have in my book.I'm dead set on building one i just need a pattern.I'm going to wear this out too.I love things that i can control the movement in.Somebody some where please please make my day by sending a pattern to me .krippelkevin@yahoo.comcookies-and-milk.jpgawaits you! They have it on their website but just the pattern. http://www.woodcraftmagazine.com/pdf/patterns/81/74_fp_Dynamo-Lamp_onlineEXTRA_FINAL_REVISED_11-28.pdf Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 It is not the entire pattern. The placement of the inner parts are critical so they do not interfere. You have the motor, axles, bulb holder and switches. As one who has built this, you are best off getting the parts and plans from the author....I think about $42 and well worth it. I bought the parts myself and really chased finding everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 It is not the entire pattern. The placement of the inner parts are critical so they do not interfere. You have the motor, axles, bulb holder and switches. As one who has built this, you are best off getting the parts and plans from the author....I think about $42 and well worth it. I bought the parts myself and really chased finding everything. I looked at all of his patterns and the dynamo men is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I recently completed this Dynamo Men Lamp based on the plans in a recent Woodcraft Magazine. Most of the parts are made from 3/8" ash. The men and the gears were all cut on the scroll saw. Most difficult part of this project for me was making certain all the holes were exactly in the proper place so all the pieces would turn properly. The finish is Danish Oil and spray can lacquer. Animation is provided by a 12 rpm motor and the bulb is an LED with a mirror top. The last picture is an animation of the two men working. 20170202_Dynamo Men (Medium).jpg 20170202_Dynamo Men - 4 (Medium).jpg 1j18ou.gif I 'm wondering if the motor can be set to run both ways .in my eyes i'd like to see it run the other way.So the men are pulling hardest rather than pushing hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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