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...is a weblog about the liberal arts 2.0 edited by Jason Kottke since March 1998 (archives). You can read about me and kottke.org here. If you've got questions, concerns, or interesting links, send them along.

How machines work

Watching this sewing machine animation, I feel like Homer Simpson when he first saw the drinking bird. It's sewing the thread!

Sewing machine animation

I could watch that all day. Many similar animations are available here, including the Wankel engine, a reciprocating steam engine, and the fascinating Maltese cross mechanism. (via jorn)

By Jason Kottke    Aug 23, 2010 at 10:00 am

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