Stringed instruments bowed by a wheel cranked by hand have been around for centuries, and come in many shapes and sizes. Inspired by 16th century instruments, mechanical model maker UGears has created ...

Are they puzzles? Models? Toys? Sculptures? Yes. Yes they are. They are all of those things. I’m talking about the wooden puzzles sold by Ugears, and I am absolutely in love with them. I find myself ...