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Tool Review by Dug North Featured on Kevin Kelly's Cooltools Blog

What a thrill to be asked to review a couple of tools for a blog that I have been reading for years -- Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools blog!

I was asked to review a couple of miniature power tools made by the German company, Proxxon. I was more than happy to do so, because I love both the Cool Tools blog AND Proxxon tools.

In the Cool Tools review, I discuss both the Proxxon Miniature Table Saw and the Proxxon MICRO Chop Saw . I also write a bit about the interchangeable nature of the saw blades -- a great feature.

Here is a link to my review of Proxxon tools on the Cool Tools blog.

Art In Motion, Article featuring Dug North

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by writer Drea Kane. The The Vermont Quarterly published an article she wrote, which is available online.

It's a very nice article that tells a bit about me, the history of automata, and their more recent trajectory. I am honored to have played a part.

Here is a link to the article Art In Motion by Andrea Kane.

Dug North Featured as Artist of the Month

I am honored to have been chosen to be featured as Artist of the Month by For Art's Sake -- a community association that celebrates art in Harvard, Massachusetts.

There is a nice article about me, my sorted past, my influences, and why I think automata are among the coolest things on the planet.

Dug North Reviews Dunninger's Encyclopedia of Magic

I'm thrilled to contribute to MAKE Magazine, Issue 13. The theme of the issue is magic. As such, I review a classic book on the subject: Dunningers Complete Encyclopedia Of Magic.

While many of us think of magic as sleight-of-hand or Las Vegas stage shows, there is important aspect of magic that is often forgotten. Magicians have a long history of being exceptional makers of ingenious apparatus. This fact is highlighted well in this compilation of 1920s magazine exerpts by renowned magician Joseph Dunninger.

I found the book at a used bookstore back years ago, and it continues to amaze and inspire me. The book is out-of-print, but available used online or perhaps at your local used bookseller.

Order a copy of MAKE, Volume 13 to read my concise book review. The issue also has a TON of cool articles on magic, profiles of some amazing makers, and other cool things to make for yourself.

Dug North Named Kircher Society Resident Automatist

It is an honor to have been named Kircher Society Resident Automatist by the esteemed members of The Athanasius Kircher Society.

My first official duty has been to compile a list of books essential to those interested in automata. The Society has published my list of essential automata books here.

Dug North in MAKE Magazine Hallowen Issue

When asked to write and article for my favorite magazine -- MAKE Magazine,I jumped at the chance. Editor-in-chief Mark Frauenfelder asked me to document how I made the trick top hat for their first-ever special Halloween issue. In the article, I show you how to make a costume top hat that features a little monster that pops out of the top anytime you want. It's a lot of fun to wear and I hope you will have fun making one for yourself.

Grant Awarded to Dug North for 2007

I participated in a show and sale of artwork in Groton, Massachusetts called The Artist's Valentine.

I am honored to be have been chosen to receive one of the Artist's Valentine Grants for 2007.

Dug North Automaton on MAKE blog

My piece A Boybot and His Dogbot was featured as a post on the Make Magazine web site blog for April 17th, 2007.

Dug North at The Charles River Museum of Industry

My pieces Training for Christmas and A Boybot and Dogbot are both now in a private collection so it can no longer be viewed at The Charles River Museum of Industry in Waltham, MA.

The title of the show was Gadgets, Gears, and Whirligigs. The exhibit ran from November 2006 to early 2008, and featured some prominent automata makers from around the world.

Dug North's 15 Minutes of Fame on BoingBoing.net

It was a huge honor to be given a link on my one of favorite blogs -- Boingboing.net. Here are the nice words Cory Doctorow had for Dug North Automata on BoingBoing.net a while back.

How To Make Automata Article Published in Woodcraft Magazine

I was thrilled to write an article for Woodcraft Holiday 2005

There are very few articles with plans explaining how to make a wood automaton. I'm glad I could help aspiring makers, and advance the art in some small way.

The article features detailed plans and instructions for building your very own automaton of Santa doing exercises in preparation for Christmas Eve.

It's a great woodworking magazine in genenal!

Woodcraft Magazine
Covering the projects, people and products of woodworking! Woodcraft Magazine offers projects for all skill levels, interviews with woodworkers, both hobbyist and professional, and guides for buying tools and supplies.


Eyewitness Robot

Dug North Automtous Robot in Eyewitness Robot

A photograph of one of my autonomous solar robots is featured in a book!

My robot - Creepy - is in Robot (DK Eyewitness Books) in the section covering 'Robots in Art'.

Eyewitness books are a fantastic series of reference books produced by Dorling Kindersley.

This book taks a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings.

If you are want to build your own automous solar robots, I highly recommend: JunkBots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels: Building Simple Robots With BEAM Technology

Make Magazine, Volume 6: also contains excellent tutorials on how to make small solar powered robots.

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