For most of us clocks are a purely utilitarian device. They tell us the time and we don’t generally give a second thought to their inner workings. But the mechanical wooden clock designs of Clayton ...

In this video, I showcase the creation of a Cherry Plum clock made from wood sourced from a tree that once grew in my garden. After the tree was removed, I repurposed the wood into a handcrafted ...

Electronics are undoubtedly the basis for our modern society. Leaving out transistor-based devices, and a mechanical clock would be one of the most intricate devices man has come up with. As a ...

IRONTON-Bill and Vonda Bongs always know what time it is when they are at home and with New Year's Day mere hours away. They are literally surrounded by clocks, many of which Bill made himself. "I ...

BRATTLEBORO — When thinking of Charles Alvah Smith words that quickly come to mind are craftsmanship, curiosity and creativity. From 1931 to 1945 Smith handbuilt more than 600 wooden timepieces. Not ...