Craft Contest Winners

2008 Craft Contest

The 2008 Crafts Competition results, with description and photo of first in class winners
(classes 25 and 25 show images of all entries).

	Class 1: Single-Train Regulator Movement Movements: Metal First: Philip Johansen (WA) This an internal gear regulator with two pinions plus the escape wheel all running on precision ball bearings. Second: Robert Smucker (GA) Third: John Thomsen (FL) Honorable Mention: A.J. Peckham (CO)
	Class 2: Two/Three Train Table Clock Movement First: Kevin Engele (OK) Pin pallet escapement with Ruby Pallets. A lever escapement drives a 2" balance Whittington Chimes played on Musser Concert Bells. 10" x 12" Plates
	Class 4: Complicated Clock Movements First: Richard Broline (IL) Prentiss Calendar movement. An exact reproduction of the original design. This perpetual calendar has three openings in the dial for weekday, month, and day of the month.
William F Kluge Massachusetts Shelf Clock	Class 6: Wood Clock Case - Solid or Veneered (Two contestants tied for First Place) First: William F Kluge (KS) This is an interpretation of a Massachusetts Shelf Clock. The primary woods are Mahogany and Mahogany crotch veneer and the secondary wood is Pine. The veneer was applied with hammer and hide glue in the traditional manner. The finish is aniline dye and shellac, together with proprietary glazes and toners. The clock was the waxed with a hand-made proprietary beeswax and carnauba mixture. The dial was done by Kathi Edwards of Atlanta, GA. The craftsman performed all work on the clock-no CNC was (37" tall, 12.5" wide, 5.75 " depth) First: Joel Warren (NY) This 8’ Grandfather Clock is completely made by the contestant using some design elements from a 12 foot tall George Jones clock and some Ithaca models. The clock displays considerable hand carving by the contestant. Third: Ben Bacon (AR) Honorable Mention: Max E Thompson (AR) Honorable Mention: Bob Baxter (MA) Honorable Mention: Bob Baxter (MA) Honorable Mention: Charles Goad (OK) Honorable Mention: Kenneth Young (MO) Honorable Mention: Kenneth Young (MO) Honorable Mention: C.T. Bain (OK) Honorable Mention: Ben Bacon (AR) Honorable Mention: Michael G. Schad (MO)
Joel Warren 8' Grandfather Clock
	Class 7: Other Material Clock Cases First: Philip Johansen (WA) Top, bottom and sides and rear molding are machined aluminum. The back is .10 aluminum sheet. The movement mount is Delrin. The case is hinged to the back, thus the whole case swings our totally exposing the movement, weight and pendulum. Second: Robert Scott Muller (MO) Third: Charles Goad (OK)
	Class 11: Authentic Replica Cases First and Second: Roy Burlingame (IL) New Haven No. 4 Standing Regulator. This entry is an exact replica of the large New Haven Jewelers Regulator Case. It is made of Walnut with some elements hand carved. Third: Hugh C. Overton Jr. (MO)
	Class 12: Authentic Replica Clocks First: Richard Broline IL) J.I. Peatfield Complex Perpetual Calendar Clock. J. I Peatfield of Arlington, Massachusetts was issued a patent in July, 1902 covering a most complex perpetual Calendar mechanism. The mechanism is powered by a spring that is wound once a year. This entry is identical in every way to the original clock. The contestant made the calendar movement and all other parts of the entry except the time movement. The time movement is an original movement from a vintage clock. Two clocks will be on display. (Large table top models) Second: Hugh C. Overton Jr. (MO)
	Class 13: Clock Restoration First: Max E. Thompson (AR) French Industrial Clock. The walking beam pendulum was missing when the contestant purchased the clock. The contestant drove from Northern Arkansas to Birmingham, Ala. To photograph and measure a pendulum. The contestant worked from photographs on graph paper to complete the restoration. Second: Tom Borkowski (OH) Third: Darrell Carr (KS) Honorable Mention: Steve Morford (MO)
	Class 14: Painted Dials First: Philip Wilson (MO) Seth Thomas Fashion Calendar Dials: This dial set is from a Seth Thomas No. 2 Fashion clock. The 8 inch dials have been repainted by the contestant. Second: Mark Bradfield (KS)
	Class 15: Reverse Painting on Glass First: Richard L. Mangum (GA) A George Mitchell stenciled column and splat wood works shelf clock. Second: Karen L. Summerville (TX) Third: David Lima (OH) Honorable Mention: David Lima (OH) Honorable Mention: Karen L. Summerville (TX) Honorable Mention: Patricia Terry Calhoun (OK) Honorable Mention: Philip Wilson (MO)
	Class 16: Stencil Bronzing First and Second: Phil Gregory (TX) Fenn Stencil on Glass, Inverse stencil of Lion and Eagle. This stencil was found on Seth Thomas 8 day OG Clocks from Canada, the significance is not known but perhaps was indicative of a public who wanted good relations between the two countries.
	Class 18: Painted Case Decoration First: Patricia Terry Calhoun (OK) Painted Case of Terry Shelf Clock: This entry is for the case decoration of a small Terry shelf clock The original pattern was hand painted on the case.
Joel Warren (NY) Painted Case of Terry Shelf Clock	Class 19: Wood Carving (Two contestants tied for First Place) First: Joel Warren (NY) Painted Case of Terry Shelf Clock: This entry is for the case decoration of a small Terry shelf clock The original pattern was hand painted on the case. First: Michael Schad (MO) Black Walnut Cuckoo Mantle Clock measuring about 27" tall x 17" wide x 9.5" deep. Cuckoo Mantle Clock looking like a Castle with a bouquet of oak branches in front and around sides. Castle is cut on a lathe and using a table saw and band saw, then hand carved. Branches and leaves using a band saw, then carved and sanded. The numerals and hands were made by Roy Tomlinson. The clock movement is a purchased spring wound cuckoo movement.
Michael Schad (MO) Black Walnut Cuckoo Mantle Clock
	Class 20: Metal Engraving and Decorative Metal Parts First: Kenneth Kerr (OH) Clock Bezel made from bronze ring. The bezel is 10.5" in diameter
	Class 21: Horological Tools—New or Reproduction (Two contestants tied for First Place) First: William J. Curley Jr. (KS) Steady Rest for Wood Lathe: The tool is used for turning thin items in lathe and is adjustable for height. The offset post allows for placement close to head stock. The tool rest, or tail stock is clamped down to lathe bed from above instead of below, which is most common. This also allows for closer placement to head stock, etc. The craftsman made or modified everything except the steel screw, no CNC, knurling by hand. First: William J. Curley Jr. (KS) Movement Holder-This clock movement holder with different bits (seen attached under the lower bar) can be configured to hold most movements. NO CNC. The mortises were cut with jewelers saw after drilling starter holes. All knurling was by hand. Third: Tom Borkowski (OH) Clock Bezel made from bronze ring. The bezel is 10.5" in diameter Honorable Mention: Joel Dunipace (MS)

	Class 22: Horological Novelties First: Sue Ellison (MI) Small Weavers Studio Wall Clock: This small wall clock, 9 3/4” width x 9” tall was specially designed to go into a weavers studio who also had a special interest in clocks. The dial is made from unspun silk and the numbers are custom dyed and hand woven. The dial was hand quilted then beaded and trimmed with clock charms and 400 day anniversary parts (ratchet wheel, Intermediate wheel, and escape wheel). The parts are from standard clocks, Herr, Schatz, and Kundo.
	Class 23: Display Only David Lindon (PA) Regulator with sweep gravity escapement, 6.5 feet long, 60 lb.
	Class 23: Display Only Tom Spittler (OH) Roxbury Tall Clock: Ca. I800 Roxbury Tall Clock with display. Display chronicles the known history of the clock in addition to the many restoration activities completed by Mr. Spittler. Robert (Digger) Odell (KS) Movement Holder Lathe Chuck for Making Shoulder Rivets Winding Crank for Vienna Regulator Weight Clock Winding Crank for Vienna Weight Clock -No.2 Winding Crank for Vienna Weight Clock -No.2 Winding Crank for Vienna Weight Clock -No.3 Movement Holder Phil Gregory (TX) Stenciling on Wood Splat: This display is typical of stencils found on wood columns.
	Class 24: Chapter Clock Restoration First: Sooner Time Collectors Chapter 74 (OK) Boardman and Wells 30hr. Woodwork Time and Strike Shelf Clock Second: Willamette Valley Chapter #157 (OR) Japanese Art Deco Clock (Wall Mount) Third: Heart of America Chapter 36 (KS) 30 Hr Wooden Works Shelf Clock: This 30 Hour Wood Works Shelf Clock has Tiger Maple hexagon half columns. Chapter members repaired and replaced missing veneer, replaced backboard and serviced the movement. Members, through the use of the Wooden Works Movement Guide , are attempting to determine the maker of the clock. Honorable Mention: Steve Barnes, President, Chapter 43 (LA) Waterbury Crystal Regulator: This entry is a Waterbury Silver Crystal Regulator with open escapement.
	Class 25: Institutional and Public Clock Restoration First: Chapters 126, and 17, (NC) Sperry & Co. Tower Clock: This public clock is housed in the Yanceyville, North Carolina courthouse. See the documentation provided for this joint project between Chapters 17 and 126. Second: Dennis Roberts, President, Chapter No. 29 (IL) Seth Thomas Street Clock: This 1911 two-dial Seth Thomas Street Clock stands 15 feet tall. The dials are 41 inches in diameter. It is displayed in Moline, Illinois. Second: Chapter 191 (NC) 1911 Seth Thomas Tower Clock: In 1887 a new Federal building was completed in New Bern without provision for a public clock. By 1911 a clock tower with four 12"6" dials, a Seth Thomas No. 17 Gravity clock and an 800 lb. Bell was completed. The clock was in use until 1997 when it became too expensive to maintain and the dials and striking were mechanized using electrical motors. In 2007 Chapter 191 undertook the restoration and the clock was dismantled and moved to the Old Fire House. In May 2008 the clock, now functional, was moved to the Fireman's Museum.