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“Quite impressive...a nice departure from woodworking titles that require expensive materials and measurements to 1/64". Recommended.” —Library Journal


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Rodney Frost’s collection of playful mechanical contraptions will captivate anyone who operates them—and they’ll entice the creative woodworker too, because these whirligigs are as much fun to make as to maneuver. The secret to these movable marvels: propellers and other action-filled parts made from wood or metal. Full-size schematics and drawings, plus detailed written instructions, will guide woodwokers smoothly through building, carving, and assembling such enchanting projects as Grandad’s Night Out, a wild and wonderful gadget with a handsomely dressed figure that dances on a box; the Politically Incorrect Weather House (it contains a hygrometer to measure humidity); and Mr. Muscles & Little Ms. Threemore, two exercise buffs who work out!

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (September 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402748124
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402748127
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,259 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars "Mad Toys,,," duplicates "Whacky Toys...", August 6, 2007
By M. Acuff (San Francisco CA) - See all my reviews
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If you liked "Whacky Toys, Whirligigs & Whatchamacallits" you'll love "Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood" because the two books are _identical_ page-for-page, except for Title and cover! Buy one, buy the other; don't buy both.

Otherwise good idea source material for making your own, with appropriately vague instruction, to encourage the whimsical spirit.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Identical Material, August 9, 2007
By J. B. Dunn (Nipomo, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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As others have said, this book is identical to his 2002, "Whacky Toys, Whirligigs, and Whatchamacallits", word for word. Either book is terrific, you just don't need to buy both.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Same book, different cover, August 3, 2007
I enjoy Rodney Frost's works, however when this arrived, I noticed it was identical to his "Whacky Toys, Whirligigs & Whatchamacallits" that I recently purchased from Amazon. Only the cover and title was different.
It was returned to Amazon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rodney Frost is always enjoyable reading
As always, just enough information to spur the imagination & allow you to create your own special toys! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael J. Nowlan

2.0 out of 5 stars scary
This author is somewhat neurotic. These projects rather qualify as kinetic art for a sculptor who might just as easily be a recluse hiding in the desert making cats disappear... Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. A. Murray

4.0 out of 5 stars Making Mad Toys And Mechanical In Wood
This is an excelent book for advanced toymakers.
I have made several of the mechanisms.

For old timers be aware trhis is just a reprint of his pevious book... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Eugene J. West

3.0 out of 5 stars Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels
Although this book has lots of intersting ideas it is difficult to follow the plans to complese these projects. Other than that is is a good resource.
Published 24 months ago by S. Vrooman

3.0 out of 5 stars Repeat
Great book but as noted below, exactly the same as the other book still being sold here. 5 stars if you don't have the other book, one star if you do.
Published on October 5, 2007 by Mike Yacullo

5.0 out of 5 stars Mad toys and mechanical marvels.
First of all if you already have Rodney Frost's book, "Whirligigs and Whatchamacallets" don't bother buying this book. This is just the revision title. Read more
Published on September 22, 2007 by Robert Schotland

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