Kinetic Coasters

Planetary coaster

Planetary coaster
Crafted: December 2024 Wood: Bamboo Finish: Mineral oil Dimensions: 10cm / 4"

A kinetic coaster with a spinning rim. The coaster is designed as a planetary gear system and laser cut out of bamboo. Each moving piece is made of two out-of-phase layers glued together so the whole piece cannot come apart. A thin disk of cork is glued under the coaster.

Kinetic Coasters #2

Crafted: December 2023 Wood: Plywood Finish: Paint + Danish oil Dimensions: 10cm / 4"

A set of 2 kinetic coasters with visible spinning spirals, laser cut in plywood and acrylic for the top.

Design by Ross McSweeney (@ross.mcsweeney).

Kinetic Coasters #1

Kinetic Coasters #1
Crafted: November 2023 Wood: Plywood Finish: Danish oil Dimensions: 10cm / 4"

A set of 4 kinetic coasters with visible moving gears, laser cut in plywood.

Design by Ross McSweeney (@ross.mcsweeney).