![]() I came up with the idea of having the hands run counterclockwise, even though the face is numbered in the normal clockwise direction (if the design calls for markers instead of numbers, convention dictates they are clockwise). My work is inspired by the beautiful artistry of the great Swiss watchmakers.Īfter building several conventional clocks, I began thinking about adding visual interest in the gear rotation and hand movement. After all, most gears in conventional designs turn at an imperceptible rate. ![]() For my furniture builds, I use it to shape legs, cut mortises and engrave subtle designs in cabinetry fronts. On one occasion I used it to cut a set of tenons that would have been very difficult using traditional methods due to the compound angles involved.Īlthough I am an electrical engineer, I have always been fascinated by anything mechanical, particularly open works or “skeleton” watches. I started building clocks as a way to combine my woodworking interest and machinery. Given the number of clocks I now build, a CNC is an absolute necessity. In addition to the gears, I use it to cut clock faces, frame components, motor mounts, hands, etc. After fully retiring, I’ve been devoting more of my time to woodworking and am honoured to have my work displayed by individuals, collectors and institutions. Over the last 6 years have focused much of my attention on making clocks, although I still make furniture. ![]() I have a background in high-tech engineering and business management and have been a woodworker for over 30 years.
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