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This model aims to bridge the gap between the precision of the engineer and the philosophy of the Zen monk.
Through the crank and the cam, the cardboard engineer can stroll through the garden of enlightenment and dip a toe in the pool of infinity
Print out the model and follow the instruction. Enlightenment awaits.
  • Score along all the dotted line and cut along the solid lines. If you are going to colour your model do it now!
  • Cut out the main body of the model and lay it face down on your work surface.
  • Glue the arm support in place as shown in the picture, then add the stiffeners.
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  • Fold up the box and glue it together.
  • Cut out the arm and hand.
  • Glue the hand in place into the arm and bend the fingers and thumb to give it a more natural look.
  • Gently curve the spring part of the arm.
  • Glue the tab onto the back of the arm.
  • Glue the arm in place in the box.
  • Cut out and glue together the crank shaft.
  • Cut out the cam and glue on the tab - marked with the letters A and C.
  • Using the letters as a guide glue the cam onto the crank shaft.
    A to A, B to B, C to C.
  • Slide on the washers without gluing them and push them up to the cam.
  • Feed the crankshaft into place inside the body with the chevrons on the crankshaft and the chevrons on the body pointing the same way.
  • Slide the washers up to their lines on the crankshaft and glue them in place.
  • Glue on the crank and the crank handle.
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The model is now complete. Turn the handle to hear the sound of the one hand clap.
If you achieve enlightenment let us know!

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