http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/-t1.htm Creations, contraptions & machines -A place to display one's work Sun, 03 May 2009 10:11:17 GMT 10 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2849726963_ab9204e49a.jpg?v=0 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/-t1.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/tools-we-should-all-have-t383.htm Alain Raethorne Alrighty, first off, I think this topic could help a good number of people, both new to making such curiousities as we are wont to do, and those that are old hands at it. Now that that's out of the way: Where I used to live, I had access to just about every tool imaginable (benefits of living in an area surrounded by farms while not having farm yourself. And having several relatives who were craftsmen of all sorts), but I was never much into the making aspect of steampunk. And then ... Tactile Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:40:20 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/tools-we-should-all-have-t383.htm#4837 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/tools-we-should-all-have-t383.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/sneak-peak-at-my-monoggle-project-my-first-steampunk-creation-ever-be-gentle-d-t416.htm Taggert *This was posted over at BG and well...* Well i decided as my first foray into steamy goodness I would try my hand at a monoggle since it's half a goggle and only half the chance to mess up =P I would normally post some creation pics (and i will) but for now i will only post what items i am using and a teaser shot I am calling this the Sniper's Monoggle In this pic are: Vitamin water bottle cap, and top section cut in a eye cup pattern bottom half of a soda can with the center ... Tactile Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:07:17 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/sneak-peak-at-my-monoggle-project-my-first-steampunk-creation-ever-be-gentle-d-t416.htm#5290 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/sneak-peak-at-my-monoggle-project-my-first-steampunk-creation-ever-be-gentle-d-t416.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/what-is-it-t436.htm Captain Lyerly
I even bought one yesterday.



I can't remember, though I believe it is some sort of buzzer.

Thanks!


Chas.]]> Tactile Sun, 03 May 2009 10:11:17 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/what-is-it-t436.htm#5510 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/what-is-it-t436.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cutting-brass-electronically-what-s-the-process-called-t424.htm Steamblast Mary I'm doing up and old leather satchel and planning to reinforce the corners with some brass plates with cut-out detail, rather like filligree if I can get it fine enough. So- what's the best way to cut out the holes in the brass sheets? Snips inevitably leave turned-up, sharp edges which I want to minimise. I'm told you can do it with a wire point connected to a source of electricity. Obviously I have no clue about or even the name of the process to search for! Does anyone understand ... Tactile Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:04:44 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cutting-brass-electronically-what-s-the-process-called-t424.htm#5370 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cutting-brass-electronically-what-s-the-process-called-t424.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-wife-s-cane-t157.htm Zwack I've been planning a cane for my wife for about a week. I found a nice wooden ball for the top, but she said she would rather have an antler... I didn't find one until this weekend (when I found a whole pile of moose antlers, one white tail deer antler) and a corkscrew. We have now dismantled the corkscrew and intend to use the handle for the cane. The corkscrew was sold as "horn with a sterling silver cap" the rest of the corkscrew is steel, but the "horn" appears to actually ... Tactile Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:32:28 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-wife-s-cane-t157.htm#1723 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-wife-s-cane-t157.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/take-out-wrenched-ankle-t423.htm Otto Von Pifka brass goggles struck a reef before I managed to get this picture in the non gun steam weapon thread. both are blocks of pink celotex foam cut out and sanded to shape then skinned with aluminum duct tape. the right one I slapped together really fast, not bad for about 30 minutes work, I sealed it with a charcoal tinted clear which darkened the woodgrain contact paper nicely but it doesn't photograph well. the charcoal makes the metals turn a bit purple, not good at all. the ... Tactile Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:50:00 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/take-out-wrenched-ankle-t423.htm#5364 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/take-out-wrenched-ankle-t423.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/probing-the-market--steampunk-buttons-t404.htm Mlle. A. aurantia I am considering fabricating some Steampunk buttons from polymer clay. The first design I am planning is buttons made to look like gears with three holes. One should backstitch through the holes to form a triangular "axle" design to fasten them to clothing. The other is buttons that look like clocks, with the holes designed so that when fastened the thread forms the hour and minute hands. They would be around 3/4" to 1" in diameter, as I plan them. I am wondering who ... Tactile Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:28:55 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/probing-the-market--steampunk-buttons-t404.htm#5127 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/probing-the-market--steampunk-buttons-t404.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/lamp-socket-candle-stick-t374.htm K. smithington Take that, Edison. ^_Q Cheers! ~Smithington P.S. Never thought it would take me this long to get on here, being the steamaholic I am. What... What do you mean you've never heard of me?!?! Tactile Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:37:08 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/lamp-socket-candle-stick-t374.htm#4778 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/lamp-socket-candle-stick-t374.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steam-conversion-for-my-pickup-t379.htm Thorgierr Having made my way over here, I am continuing my chronicle on my truck conversion. The starting place is a Dodge D-50 (1980 made by Datsun) and rather than rebuild the head (cracked again after the last repair 9 years ago) I am scraping the whole engine and transmission and replacing the works with a two cylinder steam engine and a Lamont steam generator. I had thought about going to a turbine generator setup but I think I'll go straight mechanical. Some web sites... Different engines.. ... Tactile Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:28:18 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steam-conversion-for-my-pickup-t379.htm#4806 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steam-conversion-for-my-pickup-t379.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/in-search-of-jewelry-supplies-t402.htm Capt. Nicodemus Gooding Good day all! Once again I am inquiring into the sage advice of my fellow Steampunks! I have always found the beautiful artwork displayed by our fellow artisans on etsy, and while I fully support buying diy, I would like to make some of my own pieces of art to wear and give to friends as gifts and such. However once again after scouring the aethernet I have come up short in finding what I'm looking for, so finally I come to my request: Do any of you have any suggestions for procuring ... Tactile Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:53:26 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/in-search-of-jewelry-supplies-t402.htm#5110 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/in-search-of-jewelry-supplies-t402.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steamy-knittery-t292.htm Mad Miss Holmes So I noticed that there was a thread for those of us capable of weilding a sewing machine, but there doesn't seem to be one for those of us who work with yarn. If there already is one, just ignore me here, but I'd like to see what other steamy knitters are making and have made! And some patterns, if they're available. My current project: A knitted corset, knitted from this pattern. I was thrilled to find this pattern, since I've been wanting something that looks like a corset (but isn't, ... Tactile Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:05:34 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steamy-knittery-t292.htm#3557 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steamy-knittery-t292.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/made-a-new-watch-chain-t277.htm Lady Penelope I modeled this watch chain after some I found online at eBay and other places: Here's a couple of pictures of me wearing it. In one, I have the watch in my waistcoat pocket, and in the other, it's in my trousers pocket. I prefer it in the waistcoat pocket, but I'm thinking the chain might be a bit long to wear it that way. Yes? No? Sorry about the poor photo quality. SteampunkBuilder is off exploring this week, and has the good camera, so I'm reduced to snapping ... Tactile Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:40:52 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/made-a-new-watch-chain-t277.htm#3338 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/made-a-new-watch-chain-t277.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/choker-and-watch-pin-construction-t266.htm Lady Penelope I had a little free time yesterday, and wanted to see if I could make myself a velvet choker to go with a cameo pendant I already had, and a watch pin for my new watch. So off I went to Michael's for the findings, and after playing around with the bits and pieces I ended up with, I came up with these: Watch pin Back of watch pin, showing pin back, S hook, and back of decorative button (used to hide the top of the S hook that is stuck into a slot in the velvet ribbon) Me ... Tactile Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:48:41 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/choker-and-watch-pin-construction-t266.htm#3177 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/choker-and-watch-pin-construction-t266.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/need-help-with-hat-renovation-t258.htm Lady Penelope OK, so here's the hat. (Please excuse the bad cell phone pic; it's the only digital camera I have on hand at the moment.) Here's my problem--I almost never wear cream, so this hat rarely gets any use. I used to wear it with a cream suit, but that was over 20 years ago, and I've worn it maybe twice since then. However, I really love the style, and think I would get a lot more wear out of this hat if I could change it to black. I have considered dyeing it, but I have no idea if the ... Tactile Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:45:40 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/need-help-with-hat-renovation-t258.htm#3096 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/need-help-with-hat-renovation-t258.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/are-you-sewing-anything-tng-t28.htm lilibat
I am also working on the black velvet roses for the ball gown... I REALLY need to finish the bustle though.

SO CLOSE!]]> Tactile Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:35:37 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/are-you-sewing-anything-tng-t28.htm#214 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/are-you-sewing-anything-tng-t28.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/glowing-things-progress-update-t309.htm Alexander Edmund Clough I now have a tube filled with a mixture of rapidly hardening epoxy resin comingled with Starglow green GITD powder. Said epoxy is pink and not clear as expected! (I was most shocked at the colour of the hardening resin!) Despite much stirring and care, the glow powder is not solidly mixed throughout the epoxy, resulting in uneven and rather poor glow. Perhaps mixing 10ml of epoxy in a poorly ventilated (at the time) room was not the best idea. Windows are now open and fans are on.... Oh ... Tactile Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:56:05 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/glowing-things-progress-update-t309.htm#3742 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/glowing-things-progress-update-t309.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/machina-obscura-a-steampunk-adventure-rpg-t387.htm Lloyd Wondergue Hello there fellow sparegogglers and brassgogglers, I wanted to inform you that Machina Obscura now finally has its own forum. You can find all needed information on the project there in the future. The adress is: machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com. We would be very delighted if you visit the forum and subscribe so that you may be a part of the fantastic, ever growing steampunk RPG experience "Machina Obscura"!! (if anyone of you doesn't know Machina Obscura yet, you can read ... Tactile Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:58:18 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/machina-obscura-a-steampunk-adventure-rpg-t387.htm#4895 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/machina-obscura-a-steampunk-adventure-rpg-t387.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/nautilus-themed-top-hat-need-advice-t282.htm Miss Gaslight I work in a very dangerous place for some one with my hording tendencies, A costume shop. We carry all kinds odd stuff and when it gets broken it comes home with me sometimes. I have four large blue lenses from some over sized broken sunglasses and I was thinking of making goggles but then we got in some cheep top hats that are a bit to big for my head and I got a very interesting idea. I want to put lit up portholes with seal life or a giant squid in my hat and make some sort of sub looking ... Tactile Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:58:00 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/nautilus-themed-top-hat-need-advice-t282.htm#3433 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/nautilus-themed-top-hat-need-advice-t282.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/council-requested-t358.htm Augustus Philpott Alright, heres the skinny. I am currently working on a new project, a clockwork heart. And i have everything all worked out, EXCEPT, the power source. I would rather not use any kind of electric hoozamawhatzit, and i have yet to find a suitable music box movement. My idea was to use a either a kinetic pocket watch or wristwatch movement, and epoxying anything i need to attach as opposed to soldering, in order to avoid melting my watch movement. So here's the problem(s); I don't ... Tactile Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:49:06 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/council-requested-t358.htm#4504 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/council-requested-t358.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steampunk-kilt-and-gentleman-pockets-t274.htm techdragon Since I was encouraged to share my other Etsy items here... I think I will. Please let me know if this is not appropriate. The collection was started with the Steampunk Kilt: By techdragon at 2008-10-13 A custom made kilt featuring hand-painted 100% cotton base with antique brass rivets, gear and chain-link buttons and leather accents (including cutout shapes riveted/stitched on and a pleat return). This kilt had a rotary clasp right handed pocket and two smaller pockets on ... Tactile Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:28:23 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steampunk-kilt-and-gentleman-pockets-t274.htm#3310 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steampunk-kilt-and-gentleman-pockets-t274.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/a-throne-fit-for-an-air-pirate-king-or-an-aig-executive-t354.htm Dusza Beben



A (sadly rather poor) detail shot. The skellie on the right has your valuables and the skellie on the left is laughing at you.


More gaudiness and excess is in store my friends! Victory Through Opulence!

DB]]> Tactile Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:07:52 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/a-throne-fit-for-an-air-pirate-king-or-an-aig-executive-t354.htm#4422 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/a-throne-fit-for-an-air-pirate-king-or-an-aig-executive-t354.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/in-his-long-absence-kogwheal-built-a-revolver-inspired-raygun-t355.htm kogwheal Hello all. It's very nice to be back, and I must say the temporary housing is quite comfortable. While away, in between all the "working" and "writing" and "preparing for a cross-country move", I found time to cave in to one of the great Goggler cliches -- building a steampunk raygun. I've been very impressed by several of the weapons I've seen in this forum, but I've consistently wondered why I never saw one based solidly on the aesthetics of pistols common ... Tactile Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:16:14 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/in-his-long-absence-kogwheal-built-a-revolver-inspired-raygun-t355.htm#4431 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/in-his-long-absence-kogwheal-built-a-revolver-inspired-raygun-t355.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/celestial-orb-continued-t133.htm Herr Döktor I strted a thread about my Celestial Orb over on BG, but as it's currently incommunicado, I'm posting some progress pictures here- when Bg comes back, I'll link between then: Main crew door: though I haven't quite worked out how we get from this hatch to the ground... Some of the life support equipment: oxygen tanks, CO2 scrubbers, that sort of thing. Cargo/fuel hatch: well, I'm not going to get all the coal and booty,er, archeological specimens through the small crew ... Tactile Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:12:11 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/celestial-orb-continued-t133.htm#1340 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/celestial-orb-continued-t133.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/what-to-do-with-mr-underwood-suggestions-a-must-t369.htm justredstockings Hello and Good-Morning everyone~ I have just yesterday gotten a-hold of a 1920's era Underwood typewriter. My original plan was to destroy it in the name of science, and, more specifically, an attempt at the nefarious "keyboard mod". (featured: an online example, mine is black-and-green, and just as clean!) However, complications arose upon discovering that the Underwood in question is a very beautiful and nigh-functional mechanism. Here lies the riddle: I am ... Tactile Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:34:53 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/what-to-do-with-mr-underwood-suggestions-a-must-t369.htm#4681 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/what-to-do-with-mr-underwood-suggestions-a-must-t369.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/tiny-quartz-watch-fobs-at-the-local-fabric-store-t368.htm Otto Von Pifka I was frantically searching at the local fabric store and ran across a couple of little items that caught my eye....small watch movements in silvery and chrome cases that could either double as wrist watches or added to jewelry. the cases were tiny like womens watches but the areas for straps were slightly stronger lugs than most wrist watches, and they had holes completely through the lugs. both styles in stock were $13 dollars or so, not bad for a small fabric store. one had a more ... Tactile Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:26:43 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/tiny-quartz-watch-fobs-at-the-local-fabric-store-t368.htm#4640 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/tiny-quartz-watch-fobs-at-the-local-fabric-store-t368.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/rev-up-your-envy-engines-t334.htm Dusza Beben Picked up an antique steamer trunk on the side of the road Sunday. For free! YAY! It is severely worn and smells of basement but free is free! Now what do I do with it? It's HUGE and smelly and I love it. It's going to be part of our pirate haunt for Halloween but I'm not sure what to do with it otherwise. Any usefull tips on getting the "basement musty" aroma out of wood? DB Tactile Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:57:46 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/rev-up-your-envy-engines-t334.htm#4112 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/rev-up-your-envy-engines-t334.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/help-finding-steampunk-supplies-for-my-outfit-t311.htm Capt. Nicodemus Gooding Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen! I've scoured all around the ethernet without luck, and I was hoping you could help out a fellow enthusiast. I'm working on an outfit comprising of a vest and frock coat and would like to have some clasps on it like these: or the middle clasp on this item: http://pics.livejournal.com/techdragon/pic/00152gt3 However no matter how hard I try I can't seem to find them anywhere on the net! Would any of you be able to offer any assistance? I'd ... Tactile Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:14:50 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/help-finding-steampunk-supplies-for-my-outfit-t311.htm#3765 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/help-finding-steampunk-supplies-for-my-outfit-t311.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/postman-delivered-my-spare-pockets-today-t302.htm CaptZaphod Got this custom made for my by TechDragon (a new member here). Never have enough pockets! Looks good and sturdy. Tactile Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:32:41 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/postman-delivered-my-spare-pockets-today-t302.htm#3705 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/postman-delivered-my-spare-pockets-today-t302.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/multiple-pendant-lighting-yet-again-juxt-needs-help-p-t338.htm The Juxt so whilst snooping around the wonders of the worldwide spamjaculator, i found a photo of a rather pricey light setup that i like. but the price tag seems extremely unneccessary to me. methinks a homegrown version is in order. now, being completely inept with the wires and cables and electricity, i'm looking for some advice and ideas from you guys. the hardware shopping list for the most part seems easy enough- 30 or 40m of flex, 10 or 12 pendant bulb holders, 10 or 12 light bulbs, ... Tactile Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:31:10 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/multiple-pendant-lighting-yet-again-juxt-needs-help-p-t338.htm#4175 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/multiple-pendant-lighting-yet-again-juxt-needs-help-p-t338.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/customized-top-hat-t345.htm Mrs. Sullivan I purchased a cheap Halloween costume felt top hat at Value Village recently and decided to fancy it up. I re-covered the hat in some shiny black jacquard fabric I had at home, and added black satin ribbon to cover the seams. I put a Velcro stick-on tab on the side of the hatband, and made two different decorations to accent the hat that stay on with a Velcro tab, so I can change the look. Here is the hat with a peacock feather spray, with copper chiffon ribbon and brass button accent ... Tactile Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:18:46 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/customized-top-hat-t345.htm#4313 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/customized-top-hat-t345.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/i-made-a-hat-now-with-2nd-hat-t220.htm lilibat I have never worn a hat like this let alone make one but make one I did! AND... I made this contraption tonight and attached it to one of my top hats. I also made a new band for it so it matches my stripey dress. Tactile Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:19:17 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/i-made-a-hat-now-with-2nd-hat-t220.htm#2661 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/i-made-a-hat-now-with-2nd-hat-t220.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-latest-raygun-t229.htm Otto Von Pifka my latest work, my entry in the Blaster builders club custom blaster contest. BTW, thank heavens for spare goggles! the life raft pulled along side just in the nick of time! I was afraid we were going to have to swim for it, most unseemly. well here is the before picture trying to remember whether the gun was a dollar store item or walgreens... rather ugly in its neon orange glory, but most of the details were already there! the plastic grip was carefully cut away ... Tactile Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:27:18 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-latest-raygun-t229.htm#2842 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-latest-raygun-t229.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steampunk-airship-work-in-progress-t330.htm Karl Heinz Greetings fellow aviators and members of the (non) paying public, Since I started getting into steampunk more "seriously", I decided I wanted to build a Zeppelin of some variety, so after a week or so of tinkering (and hard work), i'm currently this far: Construction is cotton stretched over a balsa wood frame. It looks very loose in the photos, but since then a layer of aircraft "dope" has been applied, which taughtens the skin. The model is based on this ... Tactile Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:03:04 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steampunk-airship-work-in-progress-t330.htm#4094 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/steampunk-airship-work-in-progress-t330.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/best-way-to-polish-brass-t321.htm pennydreadful
Dr. Dreadful suggested brasso. I have had mixed results using brasso. Is there something better others would suggest?]]> Tactile Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:07:02 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/best-way-to-polish-brass-t321.htm#3941 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/best-way-to-polish-brass-t321.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/new-leather-bag-feel-free-to-discuss-anything-related-t325.htm Zwack Greetings, As I stated the other day I've just started work on a new leather bag. I'm going to take my time on this, but I'm going to document the build process as I go along. So far I've cut most of the leather out. I've made several sketches and one full size paper template so I already know what I'm planning on doing. I have purchased a double shoulder in 8-9oz leather (about 13 square feet at $5 per square foot) and most of it is going to be used in this one bag. I have also ... Tactile Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:03:38 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/new-leather-bag-feel-free-to-discuss-anything-related-t325.htm#4035 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/new-leather-bag-feel-free-to-discuss-anything-related-t325.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/build-your-own-quadricycle-t327.htm Mrs. Sullivan There was a recent post on Steampunk Fashion about a company in California called Rideable Bicycle Replicas www.hiwheel.com that has some really beautiful antique replica bicycles for sale. I fell in love with one of the "Surrey" quadricycles, a four-wheeled, two person pedal powered vehicle, but at nearly $4,000.00, I despaired of ever being able to afford one. Enter American Speedster! www.americanspeedster.com For a mere $18 plus $2 shipping and handling, ... Tactile Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:39:23 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/build-your-own-quadricycle-t327.htm#4078 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/build-your-own-quadricycle-t327.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/sigh-another-keyboard-mod-t324.htm Alain Raethorne
As you can surmise from the title, I am embarking on one of the seemingly more common endeavours of our community, making a keyboard. What I ask of you, fellows, is this: Are there any other good sources of information regarding this topic floating around on the aetherweb? I've already got Datamancer's and von Slatt's sites bookmarked, but are there any others I should be aware of? I've looked, but not found much else.]]> Tactile Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:09:45 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/sigh-another-keyboard-mod-t324.htm#4004 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/sigh-another-keyboard-mod-t324.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/internet-steam-pressure-gauge-t316.htm Professor Fzz Before our Steam Rocket leaked fuel into the top of it, I used to have a wireless basestation on my desk, and I’d got in the habit of looking at the activity lights when a download was taking longer than it should to see if anything was actually happening. Being a creature of habit, I kept glancing at where it used to be whenever I was waiting for a web page; clearly a replacement was needed. Well, here at last it is: a steam gauge to measure the pressure in the tubes of the Internet. This ... Tactile Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:40:19 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/internet-steam-pressure-gauge-t316.htm#3864 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/internet-steam-pressure-gauge-t316.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/more-new-goggles-t21.htm Captain Dave Hawker I came across these beauties yesterday http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190250671208&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=009 and spotted on the close up photo that it appears to be brass or copper under the lens holders. Of course I had to buy them, now all I need is to wait for them to arrive and grab me some leather. This goggle buying is starting to become some what of a bad habbit of mine. Capn' Hawker. Tactile Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:03:45 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/more-new-goggles-t21.htm#155 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/more-new-goggles-t21.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/etching-getting-design-to-metal-help-t206.htm JingleJoe I know I wrote the tutorial on etching but that was just the acctual act of etching, not the transfare of an image to the metal; With which I am having trouble now In the past I allways painted my designs on the metal but now I have something to etch which cannot be painted. I read somewhere that someone printed thier image to be etched on to glossy paper and ironed it on but I've tried 3 or 4 different kinds of glossy paper and they didn't work, I've tried different iron temperatures, I've ... Tactile Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:50:31 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/etching-getting-design-to-metal-help-t206.htm#2436 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/etching-getting-design-to-metal-help-t206.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/gaslight-garage-interesting-t303.htm Herr Döktor 'the Gaslight Garage'? Some of the images contained therein seem familiar...

I've popped it in Tactile because there's some lovely looking objects in the Armoury, go have a look, it's all rather good!]]> Tactile Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:33:25 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/gaslight-garage-interesting-t303.htm#3706 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/gaslight-garage-interesting-t303.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/i-have-me-some-gauntlets-t318.htm Gazongola So yes, I went and I bought myself some gauntlets from the fantastic place in the Wolverhampton Market that sells all the lovely vintage clothes. I got these (Dent's) for £22 and they are wool lined, probably despatch rider gloves. They will be becoming part of my ensemble particularly for my next LARP costume! Tactile Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:45:28 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/i-have-me-some-gauntlets-t318.htm#3893 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/i-have-me-some-gauntlets-t318.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/bprd-leather-stuff-t78.htm Anonymous




When I'm done, I'll post pics. Thanks for looking!]]> Tactile Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:15:34 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/bprd-leather-stuff-t78.htm#754 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/bprd-leather-stuff-t78.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-first-ray-gun-t237.htm maduncle I have made my very own ray gun - kind of felt like the steampunk version of the Jedi apprentice making his lightsabre! It is all from market scrounged junk, left in the original patina where ever possible. I am trying to work out how to post pics to this forum , meanwhile if you want to see it and provide comment you can check out my blog www.austeampunk.blogspot.com ta Tactile Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:36:00 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-first-ray-gun-t237.htm#2934 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/my-first-ray-gun-t237.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/an-enquiry-for-mrs-clough-t279.htm Dr Quack
How's your better half doing with the luminous dodad finder?

Of course, I use the term "better half" in its loosest and most provocative manner.

Still agog,

Dr. Q.]]> Tactile Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:19:48 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/an-enquiry-for-mrs-clough-t279.htm#3394 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/an-enquiry-for-mrs-clough-t279.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/things-in-bottles-t224.htm ObadiahAskew
http://aranamuerta.com/2008/01/29/witches-kitchen the method that I'm gonna use for making the bottles look awesome.]]> Tactile Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:13:26 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/things-in-bottles-t224.htm#2751 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/things-in-bottles-t224.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/distilled-wisdom-in-a-bottle-t294.htm CaptZaphod They're mine! From Jingle Joe, er... a traveling carpet-bagger, I acquired a couple bottles of the stuff; for my wife and myself. And I gotta tell ya, this stuff is great. Just holding the bottles gave me the wisdom to know that I should give my wife the smaller of the two. Just so she wouldn't think, that I thought, that she needed the stuff more then me. They are great looking 70-80 year old bottles, with well designed labels, and handmade corks. If you don't think you need ... Tactile Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:39:57 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/distilled-wisdom-in-a-bottle-t294.htm#3584 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/distilled-wisdom-in-a-bottle-t294.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cody-kites-t296.htm andygates Cody's kite was a massive, bulky, complicated kite - a box-kite with more bells and whistles than it knew what to do with. It's as if the inventor saw that a box-kite was good, so he got two, and then saw that wings were good, so he added four, and then scalloped the wing edges just for that Addams look (of course the scalloping is really to reduce flutter). It's a triumph of wild over-engineering. The thing generated massive amounts of lift, enough to be used as a man-lifter for ... Tactile Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:12:39 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cody-kites-t296.htm#3606 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cody-kites-t296.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/for-the-sharing-of-unproven-or-untested-theories-applicable-to-technologies-both-practical-and-fantastic-t290.htm A.G.Morgan I propose that this thread be used to expand on ideas and theories for projects both real and hypothetical. Such as how a Death ray might actually work, designs for a new kind of airship propulsion, or ideas for the (perfectly legal) still you've always wanted to build. For instance, I've recently come up with an idea for a magnesium lock, or mag lock, firearm. It's basically a Flint lock mechanism. Replacing the flint hammer with a steel one, and the frizzen and powder pan with a magnesium ... Tactile Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:05:30 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/for-the-sharing-of-unproven-or-untested-theories-applicable-to-technologies-both-practical-and-fantastic-t290.htm#3540 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/for-the-sharing-of-unproven-or-untested-theories-applicable-to-technologies-both-practical-and-fantastic-t290.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/coggles-these-are-them-t275.htm Augustus Philpott My most recent project! COGGLES. I decided that i should make myself a pair of steampunk goggles! So i did! This is the result! I'm relatively happy with how they came out. The eyecups fit snug as a bug, hopefully they'll do the same when i add the leather. Then I still have to add leather chord for the strap. unfortunately one of the little "flower Petal" tabs cracked while i was riveting them down to the eye cup. For a first attempt at steampunk craft, ... Tactile Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:08:09 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/coggles-these-are-them-t275.htm#3324 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/coggles-these-are-them-t275.htm