https://timewithcharacter.org/the-flow-of-time/2025-04-12T15:28:47+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/general-comments/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/woodfast_lathe.jpgwoodfast_latheWoodfast lathe with 10 inch swing on a home made bench constructed with Jarrah. It has been fastened to the floor and has a bench behind it that fills the space between the lathe and the window. Of all the set-ups I have seen, I think this is the best. On the left side you can see the motor on an adjustable base. This is a 1 hp three phase motor and I have fitted a variable speed controller (VSD). 2020-04-23T07:53:58+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/in-the-beginning/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1623.jpgIMG_1623https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1634.jpgIMG_1634https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1634.jpgIMG_1634https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0207.jpgIMG_02072020-04-23T07:39:11+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-11/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1933.jpgimg_1933https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1931.jpgimg_1931https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1904.jpgIMG_19042016-10-08T01:17:55+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/electronics/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1613.jpgIMG_1613Out of order.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1795.jpgIMG_1795An untried alternative.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1797.jpgIMG_1797A second view.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1790.jpgIMG_1790Top of clock 4.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1791.jpgIMG_1791Modified Jaycar voltage regulatorhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1500.jpgIMG_1500Bruce's original switchhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1788.jpgIMG_1788I have reproduced Bruce's switch circuit.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1169.jpgIMG_1169A solid coil former.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0135.jpgIMG_0135https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0139.jpgIMG_01392016-07-07T11:09:46+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/software/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1816.jpgIMG_181612f683 chipshttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/untitled-bas.jpgUntitled BASMicro Code Studio Screen Shothttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pickit-2.jpgPICkit 2https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1811.jpgIMG_1811Test bed.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1810.jpgIMG_1810The PICkit 2 programmer connected to the programming board.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1793.jpgIMG_1793Software.2016-07-07T10:59:53+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/journals-and-publications/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1822.jpgIMG_1822Page 3https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1829.jpgIMG_1829Contentshttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1827.jpgIMG_1827Australian Woodworkerhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1820.jpgIMG_1820Page 2https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1819.jpgIMG_1819Page 2015-09-20T09:04:06+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/metal-wheels/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1837.jpgIMG_1837Shaping begins.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1835.jpgIMG_1835A 3mm practice piece.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1785.jpgIMG_1785The Z driver.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1784.jpgIMG_1784https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1783.jpgIMG_1783Variable controlhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1782.jpgIMG_1782Metal Lathehttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1176.jpgIMG_1176Initially I use a self-cantering drill bit.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1480.jpgIMG_1480A number of completed wheels.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1470.jpgIMG_1470Cutting teeth.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1468.jpgIMG_1468Cutting a larger wheel.2015-09-20T08:54:09+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/wooden-wheels/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/imgp0557.jpgIMGP0557Wooden count wheelhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0822.jpgIMG_0822Standard 90 degree router cutter.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0829.jpgIMG_0829Modified biscuit cutterhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/imgp0455.jpgIMGP0455The process underway.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/imgp0454.jpgIMGP0454Another angle.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/imgp0453.jpgIMGP0453Four wheel blanks.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0976.jpgIMG_0976Radial arm as a router table.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0975.jpgIMG_0975The switch.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0974.jpgIMG_0974The switch.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0971.jpgIMG_0971Mounting plate.2015-09-20T08:45:23+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-10/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1506.jpgIMG_1506The almost completed clock.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1504.jpgIMG_1504The different mouse trap.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1502.jpgIMG_1502The counter weight.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1501.jpgIMG_1501Another view.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1490.jpgIMG_1490Solenoid enclosed in timber cover.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1486.jpgIMG_1486https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1483.jpgIMG_1483Another viewhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1482.jpgIMG_1482The wheels.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1458.jpgIMG_1458Experiment inserted into the frame.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1454.jpgIMG_14542015-09-20T08:38:05+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-9/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1283.jpgIMG_1283Front view.[https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1272.jpgIMG_1272Top down view.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1271.jpgIMG_1271Posts and dial.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1270.jpgIMG_1270Top complete.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1267.jpgIMG_1267The base.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1264.jpgIMG_1264Attaching the sides. https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1262.jpgIMG_1262Turning completehttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1258.jpgIMG_1258Turning a square top.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1242.jpgIMG_1242Frame assemblyhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1216.jpgIMG_12162015-09-20T08:33:21+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-8/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0996.jpgIMG_0996https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0995.jpgIMG_0995https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0987.jpgIMG_0987https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0992.jpgIMG_09922015-09-20T08:25:05+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-7/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0659.jpgIMG_0659https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1767.jpgIMG_17672015-09-20T08:24:25+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-6/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0190.jpgIMG_0190https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1761.jpgIMG_1761https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0197.jpgIMG_01972015-09-20T08:23:28+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-5/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0106.jpgIMG_0106https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0104.jpgIMG_0104https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0096.jpgIMG_0096https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0094.jpgIMG_0094https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0093.jpgIMG_0093https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0100.jpgIMG_0100https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0056.jpgIMG_0056https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0037.jpgIMG_0037https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0005.jpgIMG_0005https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0010.jpgIMG_00102015-09-20T08:22:02+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-4/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1777.jpgIMG_1777New lever movement.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1780-2.jpgIMG_1780 (2)Modifications complete.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1779.jpgIMG_1779https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1771.jpgIMG_1771Side view.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1769.jpgIMG_1769https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1768.jpgIMG_1768https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0029-2.jpgIMG_0029 (2)https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0966.jpgIMG_09662015-09-20T08:20:35+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-3/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1637.jpgIMG_1637https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0030-2.jpgIMG_0030 (2)2015-09-20T08:17:42+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/general-projects/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rocking_chair.jpgRocking Chairhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mirror_segment_turned_stand.jpgMirrorhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/coach_light_turned_housing.jpgCoach Lighthttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/greenlightlhouselamp-e1430465276734.jpgGreen Lightlhouse Lamphttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/framedmirror.jpgFramed Mirrorhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/windsorrockingchair2-e1440924666353.jpgWindsor Rocking Chairhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/windsorrockingchair-e1430465377242.jpgWindso rRocking Chairhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/plantstand-e1430465287898.jpgPlant Standhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lighthouselamp-jarrahsegments-e1430465311418.jpgLighthouse Lamp Jarrah Segmentshttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lamps-carob-jarrah.jpgLamps Carob Jarrah2015-09-20T08:16:35+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-2/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1637.jpgClock 3This is my final modification for clock 3. It has proven, to this point, to be my most accurate clock and sits next to my computer. As is obvious I change to top and also the dial to make it easier to tell the time. As stated previously it has teh same movement as clock 2. Timbers are Red Cedar and Jarrah. https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/imgp0009.jpgBrian Law ClockThis project is divided into five parts. Part 1. This is the construction of the Law clock that was never going to go for more than eight to ten hours because that is the length of time it takes for the 7 pound weight to reach the floor. After that, the wire holding the weight had to be rewound. A master wooden wheeled clockmaker who saw this clock said that there were two things that would prevent it from working properly. One is the idea of anybody other a highly skilled (as distinct from hobbyist) actually being able to craft an escapement with wooden pallets that work efficiently is problematic. The other is the size of the escape wheel itself. In his opinion which, given the fact that he won a Gold Medal in the US for one of his cuckoo clocks has a lot of value, the size of the escape wheel itself is too large creating too much inertia. It was, however, an excellent place to start. https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0147.jpghttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/chriss-camera-007.jpgWeight removed.The same clock with some modifications including replacement of the weight with an electromagnet.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/completed_clock.jpgCompleted_Clockhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0537.jpgClock 4This is the last of my wooden wheeled clocks built to the same specifications as the previous two. Initially I thought I liked it, but then came to dislike it intensely. As I write this it is undergoing extensive modification and most importantly has given me an opportunity to use it as a test bed to try out what I hope will be my clock motor design for future clocks. It is probably the best illustration I can think of to demonstrate what design change opportunities actually mean. https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0126.jpgIMG_0126https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0013.jpgIMG_0013The modified clock now driven by an electromagnetic coil instead of a weight and installed in a long case.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/chriss-camera-005.jpgClock 3https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/009.jpgClock 22015-09-20T06:17:57+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/2015/03/28/a-journal-of-clock-making/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/144copy.jpgMeAt 772015-09-18T02:58:24+00:00monthlyhttps://timewithcharacter.org/clock-number-1/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1292.jpgIMG_1292Side view of the movement. The coil has been covered by a wooden bell and the magnet pops up and down.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1289.jpgIMG_1289https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1285.jpgIMG_1285Finished.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1265.jpgIMG_1265All ready to go.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1207.jpgIMG_1207https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1193.jpgIMG_1193The dials.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1190.jpgIMG_1190Front view.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1177.jpgIMG_1177The drill is cutting.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1508.jpgIMG_1508Yet another view.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1500.jpgIMG_1500One version of the switch.2015-09-13T00:53:52+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/miniatures-and-projects/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/clock_turned_housing_3.jpgclock_turned_housing_3Small quartz clock. Sheoak.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/clock_turned_housing_3_rear.jpgclock_turned_housing_3_rearRear view of small clock.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/glass_inlay.jpgglass_inlayCabinet door handles. Sheoak, Jarrah and Glasshttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/wizadry.jpgwizadryTwo Wizardry items. Lidded box and square. Both turned inside a 62mm cages. Timbers are Sheoak, Jarrah and Jacaranda.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jewellerystand-e1430465230636.jpgJewelleryStandJewellery stand. Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/gabelmallet-jarrah-redgum.jpgGabelMallet-Jarrah-Redgumhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fiddlesticks.jpgFiddlestickshttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cupsaucer.jpgCup and saucerhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/creutset-sheoak-jarrah-camphor.jpgCreut Sethttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/candlestickjarrahaluminumbrass-e1429139656343.jpgCandleStickJarrahAluminumBrassSmall candle stick, Jarrah, Brass and Aluminum.2015-09-01T06:32:59+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/wood-turning-bowls/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/simple_liddedbox_jarrah.jpgsimple_liddedbox_jarrahSimple lidded box. Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/novelty_lidded-box2.jpgnovelty_lidded-box2Novelty lidded box in a lidded box. Jarrah and Jacaranda.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/novelty_lidded-box.jpgnovelty_lidded-boxNovelty lidded box with lid added.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_stand_silkyoak.jpgliddedbox_stand_silkyoakSmall lidded box on stand. Silky Oak and Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_silkyoak_turpentine_jarrah.jpgliddedbox_silkyoak_turpentine_jarrahSmall lidded box on a stand. Silky Oak, Turpentine and Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_jarrah_segments-e1430465206259.jpgliddedbox_jarrah_segmentsSmall Jewellery box. Made from segmented Jarrah. Features a ring tray inside.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_gold_inlay-e1430465262440.jpgliddedbox_gold_inlaySmall lidded box. Segmented Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_glass_insert_jarrah_jacoranda_comp_winner_profileview.jpgliddedbox_glass_insert_jarrah_jacoranda_comp_winner_profileviewLidded box with glass insert. Jarrah, Jacaranda and Sheoak.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_glass_insert_jarrah_jacoranda_comp_winner.jpgliddedbox_glass_insert_jarrah_jacoranda_comp_winnerLidded box with lid removed.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/liddedbox_demo.jpgliddedbox_demoLidded box. Turned during what was to be my last wood turning demonstration. Camphor.2015-09-01T06:18:43+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/wood-turning-vases/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vases_matching_jarrah_carob_masters_comp_2nd-e1430465149443.jpgvases_matching_jarrah_carob_masters_comp_2ndMatching vases. Second prize masters competition. Jarrah and Carobhttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_single_rose_sheoak-e1430464992173.jpgvase_single_rose_sheoakSimple vase. Sheoak.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_sculpture_sheoak_forest_fire.jpgvase_sculpture_sheoak_forest_firehttps://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_sculpture_carob_jarrah_jacaranda-e1430465030724.jpgvase_sculpture_carob_jarrah_jacarandaSculpture. All turned. Jarrah, Carob and Jacaranda.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_sculpture_afl_thin_walls-e1430465042448.jpgvase_sculpture_AFL_thin_wallsVase. Carved AFL features with Aussie rules football. Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_sculpture_afl-e1430465056985.jpgvase_sculpture_AFLVase. AFL carved features. Wall thickness about 5mm. Polish internally to match external. Jarrah and Jacaranda.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_scalloped_carob_jarrah-e1430465069665.jpgvase_scalloped_carob_jarrahVase. Scalloped features. Jacaranda and Jarrah.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_natural_faults_peppermint-e1430465082906.jpgvase_natural_faults_peppermintVase. Features natural bark incursion. Peppermint.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_lidded_carob-e1430465095938.jpgvase_lidded_carobLidded Vase. Carob.https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vase_from_rubbish_timber-e1430465107875.jpgvase_from_rubbish_timberVase. Turned from wood destined for the fire. Painted with faults treated with gold highlights. Camphor and Sheoak. 2015-09-01T06:15:04+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/introduction/https://timewithcharacter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/designoptions.jpgDesignOptions2015-07-27T06:20:15+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/design-specifications/2015-05-17T06:25:57+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.org/about/2015-04-01T01:17:32+00:00weekly0.6https://timewithcharacter.orgdaily1.02025-04-12T15:28:47+00:00