Anyone make any of the kinetic sculptures out on the market?

[rustynail]

After reading the “Wood Gear Clock” post I saw that some of the companies that had plans for clocks also had kinetic sculptures that looked cool and I am thinking about making one. Has anyone made one and if so what are your thoughts and what company did you buy it from? Or what company would you recommend? From what I have been looking at some sell the plans but not the spring or hardware? If you have made one were or what did you do for hardware as far as obtaining it?

Thanks Richard

Edited February 23, 2021 by rustynail

[rustynail]

HolzMechanik.de - Kinetic Sculpture Aurora 

[rustynail]

https://www.derekhugger.com/cepheid.html

 

[Roberta Moreton]

It is beautiful 

 

[Scrappile]

Be fun to try, but would cost me around $110. for the plans and spring.... I do not have that much confidence in myself... Clayton Boyer has some nice ones, and there are many others on the internet... 

Now saying that, I am thinking about doing this one... Not really because of Kinetic Sculpture but I was always interested in the old "Hit and Miss" engines that I saw at fairs.... This reminded me of them.... I have sent a question to Clayton.... If he answers I may have to give it a try:

https://www.lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/steampunkimpulsepage1.htm

20 minutes later and I already got an answer from Clayton.... That is the service I have always receive with him.... I ordered the plans... to add to my collection of planes and patterns... I hope I live to be 150!!

Edited February 24, 2021 by Scrappile

[OCtoolguy]

Those things fascinate me but I know in my mind that I would never complete one. I just know ME!

 

[preprius]

I have my eye on this one.  

https://www.lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/elfinopage.htm

I have to finish my intarsia project first.  My first intarsia project ever. 

Another problem with kinetic scultures is pet cats.  Four of them. 

[WayneMahler]

These things are really intriguing. Have always admired them and the artist who designs them. @preprius once you start on this maybe make a blog posting about it. I think a lot of folks would be  interested in seeing the progress.  As for the cats, well all I can say is good luck .  

[Tom-in-Ashland]

I am about to embark on Clayton Boyer's Woodoworker's Hygrometer.  https://www.lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/woodworkershygrometer.htm.   I've never cut anything thicker than 1/4 inch. The frame for this is 3/4 BB. Suggestions for blade size and saw speed for this 3/4 material would be appreciated.

[Scrappile]

17 minutes ago, Tom-in-Ashland said:

I am about to embark on Clayton Boyer's Woodoworker's Hygrometer.  https://www.lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/woodworkershygrometer.htm.   I've never cut anything thicker than 1/4 inch. The frame for this is 3/4 BB. Suggestions for blade size and saw speed for this 3/4 material would be appreciated.

That is going to be an interesting project.... Have you dealt with Clayton Boyer before.... If not, do not be hesitant to email him questions you may have.. I have always found him very responsive, fun to converse with and he is always willing to help..  Yesterday I emailed him twice with questions on the project I want to take on and I had responses to both email in very short order...

Asking about what blade to use on 3/4" BB, I would use a #3 Pagas MG..  Lots of people would go to a #5 and maybe they are correct,,, but #3 is the largest I have...  It also depend on the saw you have and how aggressive it is.. I have a Hegner, not an aggressive cutter..

[Tom-in-Ashland]

Thanks Scrappile - I too have a Hegner.  Got it about 4 weeks ago and really like it.

[dgman]

For 3/4 hardwood or BB, I would use a #5 or larger. Saw speed is up to you. I tell my students to start with a medium speed. If you are cutting and it’s dragging, turn up the speed. If you can’t stay on the line because the speed is too fast, slow it down. Saw speed is a matter of comfort. Whatever speed is comfortable, is the right speed. Before you start on good wood, practice on scrap wood.

[Tom-in-Ashland]

Thanks Dan.