Remaking History
The Brothers Lumière and the Motion Picture
Make the mechanism that put the movies on the big screen.
Written by William Gurstelle Illustrated by Rob Nance
Time Required: A Few Hours
Cost: $10–$20

WILLIAM GURSTELLE is a contributing editor of MAKE. The new and expanded edition of his book Backyard Ballistics is available in the Maker Shed (makershed.com).
Materials
» Plywood or hardboard, ¾": 5½"×8" (1) and 5½"×5" (1) for stand and prop
» Plywood or hardboard, ⅜": 3½"×3½" (1) and 2"×2" (1) for follower and cam
» Wood dowels, ...
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