Contraption Cart Automata by Shasa Bolton

Contraption Cart Automata by Shasa Bolton Laser Cut Plans and Kits, Magic Tricks, Automata, Puzzle Boxes, Toys and Games designed by Shasa Bolton. www.contraptioncart.com
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Mechanical sculpture design and gallery. Automata, mechanical toys, animatronics. https://www.contraptioncart.com

12/02/2026

Make objects appear and vanish with this Laser etched Magic drawer box. Now available fully assembled, as a kit, or digital download plans to cut yourself.
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28/01/2026

Here is a new Chicken And Egg Box Magic Trick for you to download and laser cut. It is based on the self nesting Gozinta box from the 1960's. The dimensions are carefully chosen such that the box can actually fit inside itself. I thought a chicken and egg theme would be fitting. Download the plans at www.contraptioncart.etsy.com

12/12/2025

It has been a while since I have cranked up the 3d printer and made one of cherry eater automata clocks, but it seems I may get through this one without a birds nest.

Another large scale hummingbird automata to be assembled
10/12/2025

Another large scale hummingbird automata to be assembled

05/12/2025

I made a larger one of my hummingbirds with 4.8mm Tasmanian Oak veneer wood. I am very happy with how it turned out. I will probably offer these at this larger scale from now on. Message or comment if interested.

21/11/2025

Here is another toy for my 4 year old. She is enjoying reading short words so hopefully will find this little cryptex puzzle box engaging. Laser cutter plans will be up soon once I have made the assembly instructions.

14/11/2025

Playing with a Christmas Bauble puzzle box idea.

03/11/2025

Want to wish your friends Merry Christmas with a writing Automaton? Order this machine now to have it posted in time for Christmas, or download the plans to laser cut or scroll saw yourself.
https://contraptioncart.etsy.com/listing/1219046950
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30/10/2025

I think I have now finished painting the Canary Wagon Mural at . I love to paint Trompe l'oeil and want the viewer to feel as if they are looking into a giant bird cage at an oversized canary.

24/10/2025

Here is a view of the calculator with the face plate off. You can see all of the carry teeth engaging at once.

22/10/2025

Here is a close up of the mechanical wooden calculator in action.

21/10/2025

Here is the Mechanical Calculator being cut on my new Thunderbolt laser cutter. Plans for this design are now up on my etsy store.

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