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Shasta Study - Diamonds 1

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Specifications:

  • Size 30” in diameter

  • Approximate Runtime: 10 hours

  • Price: $5000 - opening bid

  • One-of-a-kind

  • Shasta Study - Diamonds 1 ©2023

  • To Purchase

Introducing the Shasta Study Series

In 2016, I launched the Kindala series, which explored the hypnotic interplay of two patterning wheels rotating in unison at distinct, variable speeds. These sculptures revealed intricate patterns through slow, synchronized motion. Over subsequent years, I refined these designs using two mechanisms: the dependable center-wind system and the side-wind mechanism, where the spring and winder sit outside the patterning wheels. While the side-wind allows torque adjustment via pulley sizing, the center-wind’s fixed torque per spring “push” posed limitations—particularly for the delicate, unhurried motion central to Kindala.

Retirement has gifted me the freedom to tinker deeply. I have ample time to think, sketch, and experiment and I do. To address the center-wind’s rigidity, I theorized a “gearing down” solution: reducing torque through a cascade of compact pulleys. Though this risked increasing the winding effort (a potential annoyance), I forged ahead with a prototype. For testing, I repurposed lightweight Kindala wheels previously shelved due to their overly brisk movement under the old mechanism.

The experiment succeeded beyond expectations. Torque softened, yielding smoother, more deliberate patterns. While winding cycles jumped from 23 to 36 turns, the process proved effortless: a quick 20 manual spins followed by momentum-driven self-winding. This breakthrough unlocked new creative territory.

Emboldened, I designed patterning wheels once deemed impractical, culminating in Shasta. Along the way, I toyed with designs like Diamonds—initially envisioned as its own series—but the thrill of experimentation eclipsed my interest in mass production. Instead, I finished three unique Shasta Study sculptures for collectors, alongside Kindala Study - Galaxy, a fourth piece built with the original wheels that sparked this journey.

This series embodies the joy of problem-solving and the boundless curiosity that fuels my art—proof that constraints, when met with patience, can birth unexpected beauty.

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Shasta Study - Diamonds 2

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Specifications:

  • Size 30” diameter

  • Approximate Runtime: 10 hours

  • Price: $5000 - opening bid

  • One-of-a-kind

  • Shasta Study - Diamonds 2 ©2023

  • To Purchase

Introducing the Shasta Study Series

In 2016, I launched the Kindala series, which explored the hypnotic interplay of two patterning wheels rotating in unison at distinct, variable speeds. These sculptures revealed intricate patterns through slow, synchronized motion. Over subsequent years, I refined these designs using two mechanisms: the dependable center-wind system and the side-wind mechanism, where the spring and winder sit outside the patterning wheels. While the side-wind allows torque adjustment via pulley sizing, the center-wind’s fixed torque per spring “push” posed limitations—particularly for the delicate, unhurried motion central to Kindala.

Retirement has gifted me the freedom to tinker deeply. I have ample time to think, sketch, and experiment and I do. To address the center-wind’s rigidity, I theorized a “gearing down” solution: reducing torque through a cascade of compact pulleys. Though this risked increasing the winding effort (a potential annoyance), I forged ahead with a prototype. For testing, I repurposed lightweight Kindala wheels previously shelved due to their overly brisk movement under the old mechanism.

The experiment succeeded beyond expectations. Torque softened, yielding smoother, more deliberate patterns. While winding cycles jumped from 23 to 36 turns, the process proved effortless: a quick 20 manual spins followed by momentum-driven self-winding. This breakthrough unlocked new creative territory.

Emboldened, I designed patterning wheels once deemed impractical, culminating in Shasta. Along the way, I toyed with designs like Diamonds—initially envisioned as its own series—but the thrill of experimentation eclipsed my interest in mass production. Instead, I finished three unique Shasta Study sculptures for collectors, alongside Kindala Study - Galaxy, a fourth piece built with the original wheels that sparked this journey.

This series embodies the joy of problem-solving and the boundless curiosity that fuels my art—proof that constraints, when met with patience, can birth unexpected beauty.

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Shasta Study - Arcs 1

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Specifications:

  • Size 30” diameter

  • Approximate Runtime: 10 hours

  • Price: $5000 - opening bid

  • One-of-a-kind

  • Shasta Study - Arcs 1 ©2023

  • To Purchase

Introducing the Shasta Study Series

In 2016, I launched the Kindala series, which explored the hypnotic interplay of two patterning wheels rotating in unison at distinct, variable speeds. These sculptures revealed intricate patterns through slow, synchronized motion. Over subsequent years, I refined these designs using two mechanisms: the dependable center-wind system and the side-wind mechanism, where the spring and winder sit outside the patterning wheels. While the side-wind allows torque adjustment via pulley sizing, the center-wind’s fixed torque per spring “push” posed limitations—particularly for the delicate, unhurried motion central to Kindala.

Retirement has gifted me the freedom to tinker deeply. I have ample time to think, sketch, and experiment and I do. To address the center-wind’s rigidity, I theorized a “gearing down” solution: reducing torque through a cascade of compact pulleys. Though this risked increasing the winding effort (a potential annoyance), I forged ahead with a prototype. For testing, I repurposed lightweight Kindala wheels previously shelved due to their overly brisk movement under the old mechanism.

The experiment succeeded beyond expectations. Torque softened, yielding smoother, more deliberate patterns. While winding cycles jumped from 23 to 36 turns, the process proved effortless: a quick 20 manual spins followed by momentum-driven self-winding. This breakthrough unlocked new creative territory.

Emboldened, I designed patterning wheels once deemed impractical, culminating in Shasta. Along the way, I toyed with designs like Diamonds—initially envisioned as its own series—but the thrill of experimentation eclipsed my interest in mass production. Instead, I finished three unique Shasta Study sculptures for collectors, alongside Kindala Study - Galaxy, a fourth piece built with the original wheels that sparked this journey.

This series embodies the joy of problem-solving and the boundless curiosity that fuels my art—proof that constraints, when met with patience, can birth unexpected beauty.

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Kindle Study - Galaxy

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Specifications:

  • Size 30” in diameter

  • Approximate Runtime: 10 hours

  • Price: $5000 - opening bid

  • One-of-a-kind

  • Kindala Study - Galaxy ©2023

  • To Purchase

Introducing the Shasta and Kindala Study Series

In 2016, I launched the Kindala series, which explored the hypnotic interplay of two patterning wheels rotating in unison at distinct, variable speeds. These sculptures revealed intricate patterns through slow, synchronized motion. Over subsequent years, I refined these designs using two mechanisms: the dependable center-wind system and the side-wind mechanism, where the spring and winder sit outside the patterning wheels. While the side-wind allows torque adjustment via pulley sizing, the center-wind’s fixed torque per spring “push” posed limitations—particularly for the delicate, unhurried motion central to Kindala.

Retirement has gifted me the freedom to tinker deeply. I have ample time to think, sketch, and experiment and I do. To address the center-wind’s rigidity, I theorized a “gearing down” solution: reducing torque through a cascade of compact pulleys. Though this risked increasing the winding effort (a potential annoyance), I forged ahead with a prototype. For testing, I repurposed lightweight Kindala wheels previously shelved due to their overly brisk movement under the old mechanism.

The experiment succeeded beyond expectations. Torque softened, yielding smoother, more deliberate patterns. While winding cycles jumped from 23 to 36 turns, the process proved effortless: a quick 20 manual spins followed by momentum-driven self-winding. This breakthrough unlocked new creative territory.

Emboldened, I designed patterning wheels once deemed impractical, culminating in Shasta. Along the way, I toyed with designs like Diamonds—initially envisioned as its own series—but the thrill of experimentation eclipsed my interest in mass production. Instead, I finished three unique Shasta Study sculptures for collectors, alongside Kindala Study - Galaxy, a fourth piece built with the original wheels that sparked this journey.

This series embodies the joy of problem-solving and the boundless curiosity that fuels my art—proof that constraints, when met with patience, can birth unexpected beauty.

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Mingle Study Arcs 1

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Mingle Study Arcs 1 by David C. Roy of Wood That Works ©2023

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Introducing the Mingle study series

One of the best aspects of being semi-retired is having ample time to experiment with new ideas. Instead of merely creating animations or rough prototypes, I can now build finished sculptures, eliminating the uncertainty of how they would function once completed. I took full advantage of this in my Mingle studies.

I initially utilized patterning wheels approximately the same size as those on my Boomerang sculpture. I employed the same base and mechanism because I was familiar with their mechanical capabilities. The patterns were indeed impressive, surpassing my expectations based on the animations. However, these sculptures were large, while I had many requests for designs that could fit on smaller walls. Now that I had the time I accepted the challenge. The patterns were essentially the same for both the large and smaller designs, but the mechanisms differed as I aimed to make the smaller one more compact but still have an extended runtime.

We have thoroughly enjoyed these sculptures in our home and gallery. Now, it is time to showcase and sell them to create space for the next set of studies.

Here are links to each of the five sculptures in this series.

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Mingle Study Fans 1

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Introducing the Mingle Study Series

One of the best aspects of being semi-retired is having ample time to experiment with new ideas. Instead of merely creating animations or rough prototypes, I can now build finished sculptures, eliminating the uncertainty of how they would function once completed. I took full advantage of this in my Mingle studies.

I initially utilized patterning wheels approximately the same size as those on my Boomerang sculpture. I employed the same base and mechanism because I was familiar with their mechanical capabilities. The patterns were indeed impressive, surpassing my expectations based on the animations. However, these sculptures were large, while I had many requests for designs that could fit on smaller walls. Now that I had the time I accepted the challenge. The patterns were essentially the same for both the large and smaller designs, but the mechanisms differed as I aimed to make the smaller one more compact but still have an extended runtime.

We have thoroughly enjoyed these sculptures in our home and gallery. Now, it is time to showcase and sell them to create space for the next set of studies.

Here are links to each of the five sculptures in this series.

Mingle Study Series Fans 1 by David C. Roy of Wood That Works ©2023

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Mingle Study Fans 2

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Mingle Study Fans 2 by David C. Roy of Wood That Works © 2023

Introducing the Mingle Study Series

One of the best aspects of being semi-retired is having ample time to experiment with new ideas. Instead of merely creating animations or rough prototypes, I can now build finished sculptures, eliminating the uncertainty of how they would function once completed. I took full advantage of this in my Mingle studies.

I initially utilized patterning wheels approximately the same size as those on my Boomerang sculpture. I employed the same base and mechanism because I was familiar with their mechanical capabilities. The patterns were indeed impressive, surpassing my expectations based on the animations. However, these sculptures were large, while I had many requests for designs that could fit on smaller walls. Now that I had the time I accepted the challenge. The patterns were essentially the same for both the large and smaller designs, but the mechanisms differed as I aimed to make the smaller one more compact but still have an extended runtime.

We have thoroughly enjoyed these sculptures in our home and gallery. Now, it is time to showcase and sell them to create space for the next set of studies.

Here are links to each of the five sculptures in this series.

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Mingle Study Arcs 2

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Mingle Study Arcs 2 by David C. Roy of Wood That Works ©2023

Specifications:

Introducing the Mingle study series

One of the best aspects of being semi-retired is having ample time to experiment with new ideas. Instead of merely creating animations or rough prototypes, I can now build finished sculptures, eliminating the uncertainty of how they would function once completed. I took full advantage of this in my Mingle studies.

I initially utilized patterning wheels approximately the same size as those on my Boomerang sculpture. I employed the same base and mechanism because I was familiar with their mechanical capabilities. The patterns were indeed impressive, surpassing my expectations based on the animations. However, these sculptures were large, while I had many requests for designs that could fit on smaller walls. Now that I had the time I accepted the challenge. The patterns were essentially the same for both the large and smaller designs, but the mechanisms differed as I aimed to make the smaller one more compact but still have an extended runtime.

We have thoroughly enjoyed these sculptures in our home and gallery. Now, it is time to showcase and sell them to create space for the next set of studies.

Here are links to each of the five sculptures in this series.