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25th October 2007, 05:27 PM #1Novice
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Grandfather clock plans
Hi, I'm probably bitting off more than I can handle but I thinking of trying my hand at making a Grandfather clock. My worry is that the plans must suit the movement.. of course! However does anyone know of a set of plans that would suit the clock movements that are available in Australia? I have found a few via the States or the UK but not from here.
Keith
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25th October 2007, 08:20 PM #2
Carbatec sell plans; alternatively, Fine Woodworking published two articles about two years ago on bulding a Pennsylvania tall clock. I built that one: http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=28168
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25th October 2007, 08:59 PM #3Novice
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Thanks Rocker for that but what type of movement did you put in your clock and is it available in Australia?
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25th October 2007, 09:26 PM #4
K,
I used a Hermle HE 461.053 movement, obtainable from Carbatec. But I had to mount the chime assembly outside the back of the hood because the movement was too deep for the hood. But I managed to get it to fit satisfactorily in the end.
I must warn you, though, that making the clock case, particularly the hood, is pretty challenging, and not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced woodworker.
Rocker
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25th October 2007, 11:00 PM #5
I finished off a clock started by my father before he died, Hermle movement and plans from a firm in Surry Hills or Rushcutters Bay in Sydney called U Build It or something similar. A few of the measurements were suspect but on the whole easy to follow.
Cheers
Graeme
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25th October 2007, 11:47 PM #6Novice
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I tried to contact the firm you are talking about today , will try again tomorrow. U Build it was the company I think. I have already downloaded the Pensylvania clock plans but would prefer ones with a glass panel in front so that the pendulum is on view. Rocker mentioned that he had a few problems with mounting the Hermles movement, so I will probably look for a plan suited to the movement, without too many "off the cuff" adjustments. I know it wont be an easy project so I want to minamize any problems before I start.
Keith
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26th October 2007, 12:13 AM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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CMI Clock Movement Importers advertise in Australian Woodworker "for all your clockmaking needs, big or small. Plans, movements,dial, hands and accessories. " They say call them for details and info on nearest distributor. Based in Qld (07) 3271 2555.
No experience of them but probably worth a call as they import and distribute Hermle, Viola and others.
"You can make it" is a plans catalogue for U Build it at Rose Bay 02 9331 4932 www.ubuildit.com.au
Hope it helps, good luck
Pusser
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26th October 2007, 12:21 AM #8
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26th October 2007, 11:20 AM #9Novice
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I got hold of the clock plans from : http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki...ion/index.aspx
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26th October 2007, 12:37 PM #10
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26th October 2007, 07:11 PM #11Novice
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I checked out the Carba -Tec Site and their catalogue but found no reference to clocks of any kind. I've decided to buy a set of plans from U Build IT in Sydney so I'll see how i go from there. Thanks to all who have replied to my post.
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26th October 2007, 07:29 PM #12
Yeah I could only find Quarts movements but no plans
And http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki...ion/index.aspx
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27th October 2007, 02:01 AM #13
there is a plan here, I dont know anything about movements;
http://www.woodline.com/Download/Gra...nstruction.pdf____________________________
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28th October 2007, 03:27 PM #14
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28th October 2007, 05:46 PM #15
Why not make up your own plan,set out what you want full size,front and side elevation and go from there.
This is my latest clock with all wooden movement.
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