Deck for the Automata

 Work has started on the foundation of the automata. Using pieces of walnut, the horizontal deck has been secured to side arms with bamboo dowels. The color difference will add visual interest to the 'cabinetry' of the piece. The joints and dowel heads will be sanded flat tomorrow when the weather is lovely and the work can be done outside.

In hindsight, the crank holes for each side should have been drilled before putting this together. By stacking the sides on top of each other, the drill could have done both holes at once. That way, the holes would be horizontal to each other. As of now, however, the sides will be attached to the base with dowels and glue, Then crank holes can be measured and drilled.