--- product_id: 2319632 title: "Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual" price: "HK$654" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/2319632-stop-motion-armature-machining-a-construction-manual store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual **Price:** HK$654 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual - **How much does it cost?** HK$654 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/2319632-stop-motion-armature-machining-a-construction-manual) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual [Brierton, Tom] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual Review: Interesting book - An informative book for beginners to machining an armature and deals solely with the different types of joints involved with Stop Motion work and why they are chosen. I suggest reading up on machining or have a book dealing with machining on hand in case things get too technical. Overall the author provides insight into the types of materials and ways to help machining easier, especially if the metals are hard or soft. I do wish I had spent the money to get this earlier as the tips on drilling aluminum would have probably saved my drill from burning out. Review: Great, detailed look into machining stop-motion armatures - This book explains how to machine the most common joints. Detailed instructions accompany shop drawings for each joint type. The author also covers advanced universal joints. The book assumes you have access to a lathe and mill. I believe the author uses Sherline equipment to demonstrate his work. Recommended for anyone who is interested in creating professional-quality armatures and also wants to learn machining basics. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,605,503 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #65 in Puppets & Puppetry (Books) #81 in Puppet Crafts #537 in Animation Graphic Design (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (50) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.22 x 11 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0786412445 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0786412440 | | Item Weight | 11.7 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 111 pages | | Publication date | March 18, 2002 | | Publisher | McFarland | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z8XDEk18L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting book *by J***. on October 6, 2015* An informative book for beginners to machining an armature and deals solely with the different types of joints involved with Stop Motion work and why they are chosen. I suggest reading up on machining or have a book dealing with machining on hand in case things get too technical. Overall the author provides insight into the types of materials and ways to help machining easier, especially if the metals are hard or soft. I do wish I had spent the money to get this earlier as the tips on drilling aluminum would have probably saved my drill from burning out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, detailed look into machining stop-motion armatures *by C***X on September 3, 2013* This book explains how to machine the most common joints. Detailed instructions accompany shop drawings for each joint type. The author also covers advanced universal joints. The book assumes you have access to a lathe and mill. I believe the author uses Sherline equipment to demonstrate his work. Recommended for anyone who is interested in creating professional-quality armatures and also wants to learn machining basics. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Buy used, not new! *by K***T on September 24, 2004* First I'll state that as a shop manual the information contained within this book is great and indispenable. The author cleary describes the processes and tools needed to build stop motion armatures. What is disappointing is the quality of the book itself. I have a few books for which I have paid fifty dollars for (The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation, Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life, Industrial Light and Magic: The Art of Special Effects) and I have never had buyers remorse. The same cannot be said here. The cover belies the interior quality. This book is approximately one quarter inch thick with poor quality paper stock which I can only describe as better than a childs coloring book. All of the photographs are black and white. Many are extremely grainy with contrast that is too high and resolution so poor that it is hard to see what is being described accurately (See figures 2-10, 3-4, 3-5, 3-10, 4-9, 4-10, 4-13 as examples). Not what I expected at this price point. The same information also applies to Stop-Motion Puppet Sculpting. I strongly suggest you either buy used or take what I have written into consideration before purchasing new. ## Frequently Bought Together - Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual - Stop-Motion Puppet Sculpting: A Manual of Foam Injection, Build-Up, and Finishing Techniques - Stop-Motion Filming and Performance: A Guide to Cameras, Lighting and Dramatic Techniques --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/2319632-stop-motion-armature-machining-a-construction-manual](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/2319632-stop-motion-armature-machining-a-construction-manual) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*