Well, it really is more than just a fun gadget to play with. =)
Real ones are called an ellipsograph or recipricator, or on Wikipedia, a trammel of Archimedes.
It is used to draw or cut ellipses.
Wikipedia also says that what I have is a toy, or novelty item, sometimes called a "do nothing machine," hahaha!
See what this ellipsograph was used to draw! →
sMiLeS,
Cool!
ReplyDeleteDid you ever find one to buy? Those thingies are so neat.
ReplyDeleteI don't think my niece has looked yet. She's nine. She probably forgot. =)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remind my SIL.
Applie, it said you left that "cool!" comment on May 12!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt didn't come in for me to approve until THIS MORNING!
Crazy google...