Useless machines are a fun class of devices which typically turn themselves off once they are switched on, hence their name. Even though there’s no real point, they’re fun to build and to operate ...

A big problem with restoring old arcade or pinball machines is finding original parts to get them running again. That’s part of the fun, though; when something finally works after weeks or months of ...

The ticking and striking of clocks of all ages, sizes and shapes fill Phil D'Avanza's Goffstown workshop. His adjoining machine shop has a hum of its own as he mills, bevels and deburrs parts for much ...