"The Writer" - 1770's programmable machine

This one is just amazing and nearly unbelievable.  Just a few years before SolidWorks .  I had seen this a while back, but just had someone send me the link... still amazing. (video attached for those that need it)

If you've never seen this, it is a sight.

http://www.chonday.com/Videos/the-writer-automaton

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