He built this rope braiding machine, which uses 16 bobbins, with help from his brother [Jed]. Ideas for projects always come from funny places. [David] came up with this one after finding a rope ...

This machine was made in 1853 and weighs 6 tons. Inside the machine are 4360 bobbins in two rows each containing 600 meters of fine silk thread. Machines like this one were used in the Heathcoat ...

Creating Sewing Machine Bobbins Step-by-Step ...

The best sewing machines for kids offer a simple selection of stitch options and also have safety features to keep little fingers from getting caught.

This mesmerizing machine consists of spur gears, a frame with a figure 8 track, a pair of horn gears, and a foot — a guide on the bottom of the bobbin that rides along in the track. Early on ...