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Posts By Michael Greensmith

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The development of the Portasound continues. . . . . . . . .

You’ll remember that I had started creating my latest piece from an old boules case. Well, after preparing the case, it was time to get the layout of the sound …
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Creating the new iPhonograph Portasound

This is the beginning of a new sound system I am creating.  As you can see from the pictures, the wooden case is for holding 6 boules.  The unit will …
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How to make and cast a belt buckle

When you’re a professional artist who gets paid or commissioned by people to produce a work, people tend to think the artist knows everything about their practice. This couldn’t be …
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Some of my artefacts have appeared on TV

You know, ever since I saw Datamancer’s amazing gadgets created for the Warehouse 13 franchise, I’ve had the goal of supplying unusual steampunk inspired props for creative projects on TV, …
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How I manage a Men’s Shed in Australia

I want to thank all of you who have been regular visitors to this blog. I have a number of builds going on at the moment and as soon as …
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Perpetual Motion…..?

Now I’m not saying this is a perpetual motion machine (as this would violate the first or second law of thermodynamics) but…isn’t it thrilling to consider a future in a …
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10 Most Loved Steampunk Style Gadgets

My Steampunk iPhonograph has made it into Tree Hugger’s 10 Most Loved Steampunk Style Gadgets!

Have a look here:  10 Most Loved Steampunk Style Gadgets

Tell me you’re not head …
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A great way to shoot steady pictures/videos from your phone!

This is so cheap and easy and you can find out how to make it here: Cheap quick & easy phone holder to tripod!

So you can see I’ve created …
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iPhonograph in ‘The Big Book of Hacks’

My Steampunk iPhonograph which won an international competition and 2 Australian maker competitions has been included in The Big Book of Hacks.  264 Amazing DIY Tech Projects published by …
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A Few Lights Later!

I have now added a few directional lights to the Steampunk Display Cabinet.  They create an ambience all on their own! In fact, I’m getting a distinct ‘gothic’ feel from …
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