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Here it is in all it’s glory: iPhonograph Portasound

iPhonograph Portasound So the Portasound is finally complete! This post is largely to display it from all angles so you can see the finer details of the functioning and finish. …
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Sneak preview of my newest creation

So the Portasound has not been wired up to incorporate the Digitech amplifier! If you refer to my last post, you’ll see that I’ve upgraded the frontispiece and all the …
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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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