Wooden automaton build - The Potter - Part 1 of 2

[@JamesCoffeeStudios]

Hi Oliver...thanks for taking the time to record this. I really admire those of you that have the skills and patience to video their automata builds. So much can be learned from these videos. I also enjoyed seeing the PU molds and how you use them. And the long teeth on the pinwheel gear are genius. Your shop seems multi-disciplined and well equipped.

[@ronkellis769]

Oliver, echoing everything Jim and others have said. Love following your IG, so exciting to see this! Thank you so much for all the effort!

[@myrmac2000]

This is so satisfying, watching you building this piece of art. Thanks a million

[@kustomkb]

So many different skill sets. Beautiful!

[@paulbelfrage876]

Wonderful!..I would love a workshop like yours. (I would need the talent to go with it of course!😊)Thank you for the upload. I'm hooked! Cheers from Australia.

[@janislohman8125]

I enjoyed that thank you, gave me tons of ideas. Seattle wa USA Really enjoyed this video.😁❤❤❤

[@ezequielsuarezg]

Thank you very much for sharing the process of this great work. Congratulations on your art! I look forward to the second part.

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Thank you Ezequiel, I shall hopefully post the second part tomorrow.

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Hi Oliver! Thank you for this wonderful video. You are an excellent teacher! Wishing you all the best.

[@TheGhostQuarter]

IDK how i never found your channel before, why I wasn't subscribed, and watching your videos. But MAN I really wish I knew about your channel sooner!

[@changuitooppo9762]

Wow! Increíble trabajo, gracias por compartir el proceso!

[@baanpan]

This vdo is very detail.Thank you very much.

[@studiosandi]

Awesome ❤

[@merilee222]

Facinating to see the process.

[@chiparooo]

Very interesting! Subscribed. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@watchinyouwatchme]

Wow. Wow. Wow. This is like watching magic

[@stephenwhite5057]

Thanks for posting , excellent work. Very informative and interesting, and a cracking workshop

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Thank you Stephen, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@annekabrimhall1059]

Yay I found you!

[@stefanograndi5851]

It would be nice if you could show how you get the movement design, that is, how you get it on the computer, with what program you get these movements.

[@Georges-MILLION]

Génial !!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@kashishv2762]

hey !, loved your video...but i was curious , what software do you use to model the movements (the cams / levers), im trying to make one for my college project , thanks (anyone can answer if they have any idea .), thanks !

[@BONECOSHERMES]

Magnífico trabalho. Que precisão dos movimentos!

[@BLenz-114]

Oliver, Yes, I am an aspiring automaton maker, and I love this kind of video. However, despite calling this "design and build", I feel like you left out a lot of the important design process. You seemed to have all the mechanicals already planned out and just needing final adjustments (like the cams). I would like to see more if the initial process of design, like deciding how many moving parts, how they would be activated, how to choose the timing, knowing how many gear teeth to use here and there, etc. Thanks.

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Again, thank you for the feedback. I understand I could of put a bit more content in relating to the design process. In my defence I had limited time in which to build the automaton. I do have some more videos planned very soon and I hope to go into a lot more detail, including more of the early design stage. Thank you and all the best in your automaton making endeavour!

[@hombrecitodesal]

Hi! I love your video, so amazing! I'm an enthusiastic of automaton! I wonder what kind of weld you used in 6:11. Is tin wire for circuits or another one?. Greetings from chile!

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Hi, the best solder is lead-based, as it's easy to work with. All the best!

[@docjfnoel]

Really inspiring! Would you mind sharing what software you use for design?

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Hi Jean-François, the software is called Librecad it’s free to download and use!

[@makethisway]

Hi, I really enjoyed watching your series of videos about making your automata. I thinking I may have to use these videos to show some of the students I teach how to make more complex automata - we make very simple automata! I was intrigued mould you made for your resin character, is this something you have designed and manufactured yourself? It made me think of all of the clocks etc... that students turn round and say I want a footballer, dancer etc.. and wondered if I could make something similar to make a generic character they could use in school.

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Hi John, Yes, The whole process has been done by myself. The original figurine was carved from wood and then the individual body parts where moulded using silicone and then cast with a two part polyurethane mix. The figurine could certainly be manipulated to create any character. I will be very soon making some new videos where I show more detail of my processes which may be of interest. Thanks Oliver

[@makethisway]

@@mechanicalOlly1977 That would be a great watch, I feel inspired to make a character that I can use in my lessons!

[@jobbe-wijnen]

Like this video (but the music is driving me nuts :))

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Yes, I think the music was a mistake.

[@jobbe-wijnen]

@@mechanicalOlly1977 it happens... thats how we learn. Your automata projects compensate for it fully! Do you make a living of automata only, or is it just one of your specialisms?

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

@@jobbe-wijnen Yes, automata is what I specialise in and my only source of income. My strengths lie in making automata, but it’s something completely different trying to promote myself and sell automata. That’s the difficult bit!

[@jobbe-wijnen]

@@mechanicalOlly1977 that's true for most art, but I believe your automatas are of high quality which will always be key in selling. My pull tap project (see logo) drew only four paying patreons (lol) you're doing way better in any case!

[@paolabuitronquiroz8226]

Hello, how can i find the metal things you use to screw in place every circle and all the parts of the mechanism, it would really help me to stabilize the automaton im working in for my project

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Hi Paola, What you want to search for is “grubscrew” there very cheap and easy to find. Oliver

[@paolabuitronquiroz8226]

@@mechanicalOlly1977 Thank you so much, I’m amazed by your work!!

[@Icelandic4children]

Great video buy nauseating noise I refuse to call "music"...

[@johnhayes6414]

hello i would like to know where i can get more detailed info on automaton and supplies dvds downloads etc.

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

Hi John, unfortunately there is a real lack of resources on automaton. But I would recommend checking out these websites cabaret.co.uk/ automatamagazine.com/ Also if your on Facebook join the automata/automaton group Hope this helps Oliver

[@johnhayes6414]

Thanks. Hope you could come up with download tutorials for a fee on classes. I managed to come across some books online

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

John, I maybe able to help you there. I’m at the idea stage at the moment but I am planning to build an automaton with plans available to download and a full detailed tutorial on how to build it.

[@johnhayes6414]

cool. have you done anything using just metal. just cerious

[@mechanicalOlly1977]

No I haven’t, but if metal is your preferred medium, I would highly recommend checking out www.fihenshallautomata.co.uk/ Fi Enshall uses mainly scrap metal in her automata and to an incredible effect.