Make your own cork based ratchet mechanism using a few household items. Turn the handle and the crank-based pawl turns the ratchet gear one tooth at a time.

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Turn on the sound to hear the satisfying click! Cork-based ratchet mechanism. Turn the handle and the crank-based pawl turns the ratchet gear one tooth at a time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Full instructions on www.robives.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #junkAutomata #mechanism #ratchet #crank #maker #stem #steam⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out more: Link in profile

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