WELCOME TO WOODEN GEAR CLOCKS (UK)
We are manufacturers of affordable, made to order, wooden gear clocks.
I like to refer to them as kinetic sculptures.
We are a recently formed company supplying unusual clocks
for the discerning homeowner. We offer two types of clock.
One model range utilises an electromagnetic pulse to drive the clock, which results in no visible drive mechanism or storage device being visible. This gives the clocks a clean, uncluttered look, and an high level of accuracy once it has been regulated by adjusting the pendulum bob weight. The pendulum shaft is made of wood and is therefore not effected by temperature to a great degree.
The second range utilises a gravity remontoire at the rear of the clock to drive a conventional escapement. This is the more usual type of clock.
Our clocks still use the natural period of a pendulum to keep time, without the necessity of continual winding.
A wooden gear clock will enhance any home or office and make an ideal retirement or anniversary gift. Engraved plaques can be mounted to the base of the clock for a small additional cost (price on application).
All our clocks are supplied with easy to follow instructions regarding adjustment and cleaning.
Our clocks are powered by 4 D cell batteries contained within the base or by 12volt power supply (not supplied). The frames are CNC cut from real wood veneered medium density fibreboard. This has the benefit of stability in an enviroment with changing temperature and humidity, unlike real wood. The gears themselves are laser cut from dense Baltic birch plywood, again ensuring stability. If required the gears can be laminated with any availabe wood veneer at extra cost.
All the shafts in the are made from silver steel and run in steel bearings
for efficiency and long life. The shafts are sheathed in matching wood laminate.