Krazydad writes - "I decided a few weeks ago to build a wooden gear clock because I wanted to understand the clock mechanism better. There are a number of websites that offer plans for wooden gear clocks, but as someone with absolutely no woodworkng experience (band practice generally interferes with taking shop class), and no tools, I needed something that was ready to build. I found three sites that offer such kits..." Here's a review of the Ascent Wooden Gear Clock kit. Link.
The Ascent - A Wooden Clock Kit
Krazydad writes - "I decided a few weeks ago to build a wooden gear clock because I wanted to understand the clock mechanism better. There are a number of websites that offer plans for wooden gear clocks, but as someone with absolutely no woodworkng experience (band practice generally interferes with taking shop class), and no tools, I needed something that was ready to build. I found three sites that offer such kits..." Here's a review of the Ascent Wooden Gear Clock kit. Link.
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One of my favorite artists, David Roy has been making wooden kinetic sculptures since 1979 that use basic escapements and other mechanisms. His website, Wood that Works showcases most of his pieces via Flash animations.
I personally own the piece Variation - File which absolutely amazes me every time I wind it up.
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