Trammel of Archimedes

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Trammel of Archimedes

By mtairymd

at 2024-05-02
Animation: https://youtu.be/NiEOJxK4AYA Wood vs. 3D Print; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RkCghdQ5A0 More Info: https://www.instructables.com/id/Trammel-of-Archimedes/ This mechanism consists of a base with two slots intersecting at right angles. Two sliders are confined within the slots and are attached to a handle by pivots (screws) at fixed positions along the handle. The mechanism can be used for drawing a perfect ellipse. This is done by positioning a writing utensil at the end of the handle while making a full revolution. With that said, it is often sold in novelty shops with interesting names like Bullsh*t Grinder, Bullsh*t Masher or Do-Nothing Machine. Interestingly, most of the names are preceded with state names such as Arkansas, Kentucky, etc. I guess that’s how locals make fun of their neighbors.
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