Gallery: Steampunk Contraptions Take Over Tattoo Studio

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    Steampunk "Back" Tattoo to the Future *by Bruce Rosenbaum and Ken Taylor A 1918 gas pump gets converted into a video-enhanced tattoo workstation, on display now in the* Mobilis in Mobili *installation at Wooster St. Social Club in New York.*
  • Dermobot
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    Dermobot (Skin Crawler) *by Chris Conte Mosquitolike robotic insect features a functional, miniature tattoo machine.*
  • Steampunk Speed Governor Lamp
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    Steampunk Speed Governor Lamp *by Cory Barkman Articulating desk lamp made of repurposed and custom-fabricated metal components.*
  • Electric Guitar Bike FendaBenda
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    Electric Guitar Bike Fenda-Benda *by Jaak Demarest Shopping bike from 1960s converted to a four-string, fretless, stand-up electric bass.*
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    Electric Chair #3 *by Sam Ostroff A menacing machine built from steel and leather.*
  • Machinist Computer Workstation
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    Machinist Computer Workstation *by Bruce Rosenbaum A 1910 lathe table and cast-iron clockmaker's lathe used as base for Mac mini workstation.*
  • Steampunk Lamp
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    Steampunk Lamp *by Chris Osborne Made from steel and wood, this light fixture shines with Edison bulbs from the early 1900s.*
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    "Full Head of Steampunk" Opthalmometer Computer Workstation *by Bruce Rosenbaum A 1899 [opthalmometer](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratometer), used to measure the curvature of the cornea, is combined with a 1930s polished-aluminum [Phantom Head](http://www.phantomhead.com/index.php?id=2) dental mannequin and a Hammond Multiplex typewriter and foot-pedal-driven dental drill (both from the 1800s), all anchored by Apple and Dell computer gear.*
  • Worm Gear Differentiable Table
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    Worm Gear Differentiable Table *by Ken Taylor An early 1920s Model T Ford truck axle forms the foundation of this table, with steel spider gears inside bronze worm wheel. Plexiglas under glass top; brass acorn nuts around base.*
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    Moto-Bike *by Jaak Demarest Model No. 18: The Qwozzy-Moto. A standard boy's "moto-bike" circa 1917, repurposed to be used as a retro-futuristic intergalactic cargo ship.*
  • The Grand Experiment
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    The Grand Experiment *by Steve Brook A 1964 Norma guitar with turn-of-the-century noodle-cutter handle and solid-brass door plate from Detroit's [Book-Cadillac building](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westin_Book_Cadillac_Hotel).*
  • Diabolical Box
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    Diabolical Box *by Chris Osborne Illuminated antique box is constructed from steel and wood.*
  • Executive Gear Desk
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    Executive Gear Desk *by Dale Mathis Made from wood, metal and glass with electric motor to turn the gears.*
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