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Hello to everyone interested in wooden works clocks. This is one of many websites that provide information on the design and build of these sometimes strange but generally very interesting kinetic sculptures.

Wooden works clocks are built by people who are interested in art that moves, interested in mechanical marvels—the type of person who would buy a book named "1001 Interesting Arcane Mechanical Movements", the type of person who is comfortable heading (usually down) to his/her shop and being satisfied that he or she is probably his/her own best company, the type of person that wakes up in the middle of the night and yells, "Square gears are possible!"; and two years later wakes up at a similar time and announces to no one in particular, "And I know how to make one!".

I am a relative 'newcomer' to the building of wooden works clocks and am not blessed with the wonderful design sense of others who provide to me at a minimum, inspiration, and often extend their help to provision of plans. Most of my clocks have been designed by others and I have simply built them to match the plans provided—sometimes taking a few liberties to change look and function. In the future I anticipate designing more of my own timepieces, with experience to date limited to relatively straightforward desktop electric wooden works clocks. My objective—to develop design sense and construction expertise to at least not be totally embarrassed in the company of people like Marc Tovar (http://wooden-clockworks.com/) and Clayton Boyer (http://lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/Claytonsite1.htm).

The site is not designed for experienced aficionados of wooden works clock building and they will find little of value. Their interests are better met through high-end forums like the one at (http://www.bealltool.com/clockforum/index.php). Those new to the hobby will find such resources interesting at least in part to show the level of expertise that can be developed and shared, and certainly, as a means of growth.

The website contains information on the general approach and processes I use when building wooden works clocks and there are many who might take issue with approaches described. Included are examples of a few of the clocks I have built, together with associated comments. The site also provides a brief history and links to other sites, several of which contain the information I used to get started. In the 'links' area comments are provided where there is particular value. A basic glossary has also been included to help with those terms used with which the viewer might not be familiar.

Perhaps by reviewing the information presented here, there will be some small value provided that will pique your interest sufficient to follow the supplied links, and delve into a fascinating hobby that allows use of your imagination and woodworking skills to their maximum. The building of wooden works clocks is sufficiently unique such that to become involved makes one a member of a relatively small fraternity—albeit one that is growing. And of course membership brings the added bonus that many of your associates will think you just a bit strange.

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