Mind Control
Summer 2020
I built this kinetic piece that uses a weight drive to keep two escapements in motion. The two red wheels not only mesmerize, but are also responsible for temporarily storing and transferring energy back into the sculpture. A beautifully engineered kinetic art piece.
This sculpture was designed by the brilliant clockmaker and artist Clayton Boyer.
Small Scale Iris
I designed and 3D printed this iris mechanism for a project that I am working on. This model has an 8 inch diameter and approximately 50 individual pieces.
This is an example of how great 3D printing can be for prototyping a design. It took a good amount of sanding finesse and grease to get it to function properly, but now that I have confirmed that it can work its time to move on to full scale.. (Bigger!)
Locomotion Briefcase
I built this briefcase to carry my important papers. It also includes a physical model of my Locomotion Creations logo!
Burning Desire
2021. Wood on thin air.
I designed this piece to look like a flame as it levitates above the ground. It represents the spark inside me that fuels my desire to create.
Simplicity
Spring 2020
This is the first wooden mechanical piece that I built. The clock is weight driven and will run for about 30 hours before needing to rewind, and keeps time within +/- 2 mins over 24 hours. Simplicity was designed by the clockmaker and artist Clayton Boyer.
This was a fun project to 'cut my teeth on' and I learned a lot of lessons on the pros and cons of building mechanical pieces with tight tolerances from wood. More importantly, building this project dramatically furthered my passion for creating kinetic artwork.
Sun Gear
I designed this kinetic sculpture which uses 3 planetary gears to continuously spin the outer ring. The ring is supported and held captive on the frame by the planetary gears only. It incorporates both wooden and 3D printed parts.
I used this piece to flesh out a few new techniques I have been working on including printing belt drive gears and splicing drive belts. I will continue to explore more ideas with this planetary setup.
Ring Box
Here is the ring box that I made to propose to my wife. I used magnets to keep the captive padauk cover of the box in a fixed position, which results in some very satisfying click-clacking when it is opened.
I am pleased to say she accepted the ring and the box.. And then she considered the proposal and decided that was alright too.
Shop Tour
Summer 2021: See a detailed tour of my new workshop in South Jersey, guided by my wife.
Cross-Cut Sled
I never understood the movie Citizen Kane until I recently made a cross cut sled for my table saw, and it all became clear. This is a video about my sled: Rosebud.
Wax Seal
This was a fun little afternoon project that I made to add a bit of flair to some mail that we are sending out. The insignia is cut into 1/4 inch brass and I turned a little handle for the seal with a piece of scrap from the bin. I enjoy the idea of using modern technology to create a tool that pre-dates the printing press. Maybe now is the time to start my plasma-cut arrowhead business!
Lazy Susan
This Lazy Susan has a 24" diameter and is made from maple, walnut, and purpleheart. It gives me a kind of planetary vibe, almost a wooden interpretation of Jupiter. I am really pleased with how it turned out.
