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August 4, 2018 4288 × 2848 in Papier-mâché that barks : Woof ! Crack ! Woops…

Before conservation treatment

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Reflecting on this stunning Breguet watch in the collection @cooperhewitt. I hope you can take a moment to appreciate each detail in its full splendor. This beautiful watch made by Breguet features a very thin movement in a guilloche enamel decorated case. Unfortunately, it’s seen some loss, as the original hands are missing, but the quality and craftsmanship are unmistakeable. Scroll through to see the miniature hand painted enamel scene of a woman serenaded by bird and minstrel that adorns the back. It also has its original crystal pair case. #horology #watchmaking #breguet #heritage #craft . . . . . . . . . . #enamel #pocketwatch #cooperhewitt #memoriatechnica #horlogist #watchoftheday #18thcentury #guilloche #engineturned
I’ve had some requests on the type of pattern bar and set up I use for the engine turned basket weave pattern. I use a variety of sharp angled bars for this pattern on my Lienhard straight line machine - each produces a different sized pattern. Thanks to a generous gift from @jnshapiro_watches I have a much finer bar now too (pictured last). A matched angled rubber is used on the pattern bar to get a clean reading. This produces a bright sharp angled cut. You can go even farther using the Daniels method and have a multiple peak pattern bar reader. It is essential that each cut is to the same depth for this pattern in order for it to look the part. Precision is everything! Take the time to make sure your set up is spot on and use dial indicators. #guilloche #engineturned #basketweave #craft . . . . . . #memoriatechnica #horology #engineturning #pattern #guilloché #watchmaking
Another absolutely stunning piece from the collection @cooperhewitt that I had the pleasure of examining during my visit. This late 17th century London watch is complete with a beautifully resonate bell inside the pierced and engraved case. This incredible decorated movement by James Markwick even has a serpent. And just look at that balance bridge! #heritage #craft #memoriatechnica #horology #watchmaking . . . . . . #engraved #17thcentury #memoriatechnica #watchmaker #horologist #gorgeous #london #markwick
Hey folks! There’s an exciting contest happening right now to win a desktop milling machine and other neat stuff! Check out the details @bantamtools The contest will run from June 4th to July 4th at 12:00 am EST. The design requirements are: Use a CNC mill to machine a design of your choice that's no larger than a 1" cube. Incorporate the Bantam Tools rooster in some shape or form into the design. Judging Categories Originality and Creativity Surface Finish Quality of Documentation First Place Prize: Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine Second Place Prize: $500 Tooling Package from Harvey Tool Third Place Prize: $300 Gift Card to KC Tools I’ll be judging the contest along with @ekramer3 & @saundersmachineworks ✨good luck✨ #craft #makethings #contest #tools #machinist #machining
This is an incredible crucifix watch @cooperhewitt by Salomon Coster, a 17th century horologist from The Hague. Swipe through to see the incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship. It was a privilege to handle this piece while viewing the collection at the museum during my last visit. The work of these craftsmen is so inspiring. These objects have so much to teach us about ourselves if we take the time to hear their stories. #memoriatechnica #craft #crucifix #horology #heritage . . . . . . . #watchmaker #watchmaking #conservation #horologist #salomoncoster #17thcentury
Setting up to turn a .09mm pivot on a new pallet fork staff for an antique English fusee pocket watch. Good optics are everything! I’d love to know - what do you use on your lathe? #memoriatechnica #watchmaker #horologist #craft #horology . . . . . . . #mechanic #lathe #optics #watchmaking #fusee #pocketwatchrestoration
Out now is the latest edition of Metalsmith magazine. I’m honored to have my work featured in this issue. Thanks so much to @samanthadetillio, curator extraordinaire @madmuseum, who did an amazing job on the article. #metalsmith #craft #memoriatechnica #cochlea #rabbitsnail . . . . . #horologist #automaton #artist #mechanic #burkeprize #futureofcraft
Back on this Dexter and Mercer beauty today! This is the inside universal joint system for the slave dials that are governed by the movement below. So honored to be able to act as a steward for such important Seattle heritage! #memoriatechnica #conservator #horologist #heritage #craft . . . . . . #streetclock #seattle #horologist #clockmaker #gravityescapement
This weekend is my last intermediate engine turning class until fall! It’s been an amazing run of sold out classes, but I have just one spot left in my intermediate class this weekend! Students focus on using attachments to create objects in this class: pens, rings, watch dials and more! ✨ Sign up link in bio ✨let’s keep this candle burning 🕯 #craft #memoriatechnica #engineturning . . . . . . #roseengine #horology #horologist #watchmaking #watchdial #jewelry #faberge #guilloche #seattle #straightlinemachine

The Automata Cabinet – Blog

  • Engine Turning this April
  • In a Snail Shell
  • Papier-mâché that barks : Woof ! Crack ! Woops…
  • Summer Solstice at the Cooper Hewitt
  • Craft – skill in making
  • Where mechanics meet magic, birds, & music
  • Engine Turning Classes May 2018
  • The Magic of Horology 2/13
  • Books, talks, baubles, & more
  • Time in the Limelight

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