Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Sprocket Clocks

Each Year, I try to create a product that I produce 30-40 of to give away as Christmas gifts. Some were successful, others failed. 

One of my favorite products made was the Sprocket Clock in 2005. Made from used sprockets laying around the bike shop, each one was different. 

The first photo is one I made for my (then girlfriend) wife, Erica. I chose this one because the pattern resembles a series of hearts rotated about each other at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. 
The second one I made for myself from a 43t Profile Imperial Sprocket after Christmas when I upgraded my BMX bike from a freewheel to a cassette hub significantly reducing the size of my drive-train. 

Enjoy

Words Products and Photos By Ray Heinsman

1 comment:

  1. Oh the massive sprockets of yore. I have a profile blackjack 10mm thick for the KMC 415 chain (BIG LAWNMOWER CHAIN) hanging on my pegboard in the garage.

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