Introduction: Movable Toy Fish
This work is a movable fish pieced together with layers of plywood. Everything was done by hand with a bandsaw including the geared mechanisms. The fish can be taken apart to showcase the mechanism that moves the fins and tail, and can easily put back together. The body of the fish is held together partly by magnets. The length of the work is a little over two feet.
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23 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
Almost made it into my "Got Wood?" - wooden gadgets collection, but it lacks instruction. Too bad.
10 years ago
Spectacular project! But, do you have any instructions on it? I can't find any
11 years ago on Introduction
Back in the good old days people would figure out how to replicate an object by measuring know lengths and using some simple math to figure out the sizes of the parts.
If the whole fish is about 2 feet then it looks like the body is about half that length...
11 years ago on Introduction
Looks awesome and intriguing. Where can I get the plans??????
11 years ago on Introduction
Looks awesome and intriguing. Where can I get the plans??????
11 years ago on Introduction
Looks awesome and intriguing. Where can I get the plans??????
11 years ago on Introduction
Looks awesome and intriguing. Where can I get the plans??????
11 years ago on Introduction
Any chance of seeing it in action? How about a movie? Congratulations on being "Featured."
11 years ago on Introduction
Fantastic!
11 years ago on Introduction
I have been under the impression that "Instructables" should have INSTRUCTIONS !
11 years ago on Introduction
How about the plan or at least some dimensions, It is really cool would be better if you used hard wood. =8')
11 years ago on Introduction
It is fantastic but give me step by step instructions
11 years ago on Introduction
Absolutly Awesome. I am going to give this a go. Love it!
11 years ago on Introduction
Gosh !!! what a beautiful fish you've made !!! As Kiteman, i want to ask you for templates and make it for my little girl... ( and sorry for my english, i'm frenchy).
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11 years ago on Introduction
Very innovative and creative! great job! This piece will most likely spur many more examples of kinetic art. You've got MY vote!
11 years ago on Introduction
Well done!
What's next?
A watch?
11 years ago on Introduction
I really love this. Beautiful work and totally echo the request for a template.
11 years ago on Introduction
That is intricate! And magnets--yes please! You're a girl after my own kin. Very well done.
11 years ago on Introduction
WOW!!
amazing detail work.
11 years ago on Introduction
This is amazing. I would love to have a pattern!!