Sort of steampunk time machine

I got the idea for this after seeing the one made by gmjhowe.  The button on the side actually works, because I used a spring.  Almost everything you see is held on by brads (little brass paper fasteners, for those outside the US).  I used them because they're metal and I have no power tools to speak of.  Sorry my hands look so pink; I know absolutely nothing about lighting or shutter speeds.

Comments

[springlauncher]

I need a simple time machine please!!!

[Skinr]

Well, your best bet as far as simple ones go is to use a sundial (or an old-style analog watch), a manual compass, and an hourglass. The sand in the hourglass is made from iron or nickel filings, and the sundial is brass. Hook em up with some 1/2" diameter copper wire, wind the watch, and voila.

[springlauncher]

some........ body .........giv..........time machine

[anibioman]

actually brads arent paper fasteners they are nails that come shooting out of brad guns but thy dont really have heads. paper fasteners are just called paper fasteners. i live in the us just saying.

[One.]

 cool!

[Skinr]

I recently found the lid to this tin, so my machine now has a cover.

[Kiteman]

If it "goes", maybe you should post a video as well?

[gmjhowe]

 Hey, Nice work, you did a great job 'meshing' all those circular bits inside of the case. The final things looks nice and compact.

When I saw the thumbnail, I was like 'hmm, wonder if they were inspired by mine?' and I was correct!

You have done my original instructable justice.

Keep up the good work.

[Skinr]

Wow!  Thanks so much for the feedback!

[Very Interesting]

Nicely done!

[spacepirate04]

This is pretty cool i should have done something like that with my pocket watch