Smallest Meccanograph
by Daryl Anderson.

Uses the limited supply of parts listed on page 19 of the August 2004 NZFMMM.

1 – Turn the handle.
2 & 2A – Bolts to bumper arm P/N 24a Wheel Disc.
3 – Revolving Drive.
4 – Friction drive onto P/n 109 Face Plate.
5 – Pivoting pen holder.
6 – Counterweight.
7 – Counterweight.

There are five different views of the Meccanograph which should contain enough information for you to build it.  A ball pen may be clamped between the Flexible Plates, to do the drawing.  Have a go!

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