Not exactly the kinds of “tech” this blog normally talks about, but any self-respecting nerd will surely be interested in knowing about Beacham’s Clock Co. in Sisters. I found out about them via Kristian Foden-Vencil’s OPB piece this morning. Apparently Ed Beacham, the owner, is unique among master clockmaker’s in the country. From the article:
He’s what’s known as an horologist and Clocks Magazine calls him the only master clockmaker in the country who can construct not just the gears and springs of a timepiece, but the face, the hands and the entire wooden case.
They go on to say that his presence in Sister’s is beginning to attract other aspiring clockmakers to the area. While I don’t think we can expect a stampede of wanna-be John Harrisons to come barreling down highway 20 any time soon, it will be interesting to see if this creates a new micro-industry here. The Pacific Northwest seems to have a knack for this sort of thing (I’m thinking specifically of how the fine woodworking and glass blowing/sculpture industries have evolved in recent decades.)
Anyhow, just thought I’d get this on your radar in case you missed the OPB story. If you’re passing through Sister’s, I’m betting Beacham’s clock shop will make a nice change from the usual tourist trap shops that litter main street there.
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