Heather's Bench

It’s a rare engineer that doesn’t tinker. Below are some of my obsessions over the years, when I remembered to take photos!

Wood Turning

I started turning in 2015 and joined the Otago Woodturners’ Guild.

Watch Replica

For his 11th birthday, my grandfather received a watch. 70 odd years later I made a replica.

Modelled in Creo, 3D printed into brass. Polished and then electroplated. Assembled using modern quartz movement with original hands.

Cycling and Bicycle Restoration

I’ve restored a handful of bicycles, as well as electrified a few more. I’ve taken part in the Dunedin Tweed Ride for some years, riding something different nearly every time.

Painting

I paint from time to time, mostly as gifts for loved ones (and forgot to get a decent photo!)

Jewlery

Resin, polymer clay and metal clay. Embedded and sculptural objects (2008-2013)

For more work, mostly WIP and other bits and bobs, see my personal blog – A Bench of One’s Own