watchmaking

A macro video tour of a pocket watch

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

View more articles by Gareth Branwyn
2

MAKE pal Charlie Visnic, of the wonderful creativity blog the b-roll, was inspired by Matt Mets’ post on how a mechanical watch works. Charlie decided to open up a pocket watch he had and do some macro photography. The resulting video, backed by a soundtrack of his own, created with a punchcard roll music box, […]

Continue Reading
Watchmaking: how to make a balance staff

Watchmaking: how to make a balance staff

By John Edgar Park

John Edgar Park

John Edgar Park likes to make things and tell people about it. He builds project for Adafruit Industries. You can find him at jpixl.net and twitter/IG @johnedgarpark

View more articles by John Edgar Park
4

In my fantasies I’d like to be a watchmaker or clockwork toy builder. In reality, I don’t have the patience, skills, or precision. Jordan Peter does. On his watchmaking blog Jordan discusses the minutia of watch repair and watch making. This entry is about making a balance staff from scratch: The watch is a Paul […]

Continue Reading