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Why Timberkits Are the Perfect Blend of Craft, Curiosity, and Kinetic Fun

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At MAD Factory, we love things that tick, clunk, turn, and twist — especially when you build them yourself. That’s why Timberkits have a special place on our shelves (and in our hearts). These wooden automata kits bring together clever engineering, creativity, and that deeply satisfying click when something just works.

Whether you’re a seasoned model maker or gifting to a curious beginner, Timberkits offer something special: motion with meaning.


🔧 What Are Timberkits?

Timberkits are build-your-own mechanical models, made from sustainably sourced wood and designed to move using cams, cranks, and levers. Each kit creates a motion — from a walking robot to a fish that swims in place — powered entirely by gears and a bit of elbow grease.

No batteries. No screens. Just satisfying motion and a bit of mindful assembly.


💡 Why We Love Them

  • They teach mechanical thinking without a textbook

  • They look beautiful on a desk or shelf

  • They feel alive when you turn the handle

  • They’re soothing to build and even more satisfying to watch


🐟 Featured: Timberkits Fish

This charming model captures the smooth swaying motion of a fish swimming in place. With its rhythmic cam-driven movement, the Timberkits Fish is a great intro to mechanical motion — and it looks just as good as it feels to operate. A favourite among makers of all ages.

👉 Build your fish


⚙️ Featured: Beam Engine Kit

Inspired by the classic engines that once powered factories and steamships, the Beam Engine Kit is a true tribute to mechanical history. Crank the handle and watch the piston and beam pump in perfect harmony. It’s a beautifully geeky model for lovers of physics, history, or kinetic sculpture.

👉 Build the Beam Engine


🎁 Who Are Timberkits For?

  • Tinkerers who love to build

  • Students learning about motion and mechanics

  • Artists and designers looking for kinetic inspiration

  • Gift givers who want to give something genuinely thoughtful


🌍 Sustainably Made

Timberkits are made from FSC-certified wood and packaged responsibly — so they’re kind to the planet and your inner engineer.


🧠 In Short:

If you love things that move — and even more, love understanding how they move — then Timberkits are for you. Build one, crank it, and prepare to be hypnotised.

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