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 ...

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 ...

Clockmaker James Borden and his sculptural wooden timekeepers make a compelling argument for the humanities. The Iowa-based craftsman attended Dana College, a small liberal arts school in Blair, ...

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 ...

Do you have old, broken clocks lying around at home that you are planning on throwing away soon? You should hold off on that for a couple of reasons. First, proper disposal is essential regarding ...

A wall clock is not only a time-saving device, but it also represents your home and character. Regardless of the fashion you prefer, be it vintage flourishes or contemporary shapes, the correct wall ...

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 ...

Contentedly ticking away in a specially built shed in Nannup, Western Australia is possibly the largest working wooden tower clocks in the world. Built predominantly of jarrah by local Kevin Bird, the ...