What is the ultimate machined object? It’s something so precise, so accurate, so well-designed and functional that it represents an idea in its purest form. It could be a screw, or a microprocessor. Dead Nuts presents a selection of objects that machine-makers and enthusiasts have proposed as their choices, and asks that those of us who use these things—often unthinkingly—take a moment to bask in their well-oiled beauty. —Sarah Hotchkiss
Everyday Well-Made Objects Shine at MCAD
World War II era C1 Pitch/Roll Gyroscope manufactured by Honeywell Corporation, used as part of the autopilot in a B-17 Flying Fortress. (Courtesy of David Cole)
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