Automaton update 1

John and Gray have been working on the bicycle component of the automaton over the past week with great results. With their permission I use their images and description of the process below:

They started with an old Pashley classic loop frame.

And spent some time stripping and cleaning it up.

They then made a base for the display from some old boards found in/near/on top of Ed’s the garage.

Rear support from the roller assembly. Very rigid

Front wheel mount and hand crank

Hand crank shaft and bearing mounts

Drive assembly

Idle crank driver and mini chain

Lining up the chain drive

Drive gear and chain

Adding the drive boss

Adding the idle crank

all in line

Preparing the windlass

Making the handle