Electromagnetic clocks

**jpb1958** · 4th March 2011, 09:32 AM

Hello everyone

I want to build a clock with wooden gears. Most of the clocks I have seen have a pendulum weight like Clayton Boyers.
I am not confident that my grandkids would be able to leave the bob alone. (Nor the adults for that matter!!)
I have seen an electromagnet clock on the internet which had the clock gears showing and a small pendulum attached....[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JATRFEMiRZ4]YouTube - Electromagnetic Clock[/ame]
Does anyone know of any plans for this type of clock.

**Scott** · 4th March 2011, 10:14 AM

jpb1958, if you follow the link just under the YouTube video you'll find that the company that makes these clocks provides detailed plans, in PDF format, for free!

See here.

Think I might download myself a copy.

Scott.

**jpb1958** · 5th March 2011, 07:39 AM

Hi Scot
How did I miss that?!!
Thanks bud.

John

**Scott** · 5th March 2011, 11:12 AM

No probs! Thanks for the video, I'm now in the process of sifting through the plans and might make one myself

**jpb1958** · 19th March 2011, 10:08 AM

This clock looks like a great project. I have looked at the plans but I need some info on the electonics side of things. Is there an electromagnetic 'kit' that I can use?..Or do I need to build one myself. I went to Maplins and they were not much help.

**Scott** · 20th March 2011, 08:32 PM

Google tells me you may get what you're after from here. Enjoy

SCott.

**jpb1958** · 20th March 2011, 09:34 PM

Hi Scott
Yeah, I found the site too, but at the bottom of the page it says they are not making the controller and if I send an email they will notify if it becomes available.

**jpb1958** · 21st March 2011, 10:56 AM

I e-mailed them and received this reply..

"I could sell you the board, battery holder, coil and magnet for £65 including post/packing if your in the UK".

I haven't got the funds at the moment so this isn't an option yet.

**TheAncientOne** · 24th March 2011, 05:25 AM

Hi, I'm also building my first clock - the Horologium clock by Clayton Bowyer. My reason for choosing it is that has so few parts and can be easily adapted.

In your case, you could pivot the Verge on the intermediate wheel and thus not have something too tempting for the grandchildren. You can see what I mean on the last image on the Flickr page for the clock (Horologium by Pierre Sallin | Flickr - Photo Sharing!)

If it interests you, I am starting a diary about my attempt as it helps me be a bit more methodical and may help other beginners - I've posted my initial pages at
The Horologium Clock

Good luck in what ever you decide
Chris

**jpb1958** · 25th March 2011, 12:11 AM

Hi Chris
Great site you got there bud...loved the graphics. Some (most) of the maths passed me by, but I guess that's because I need to sit down and study properly.

Cant wait for you to get started.

I couldn't really see the pendulum on the intermediate wheel nor do I know how I would set one up.

I have not made a clock yet so no surprise that I don't know these things yet, so I can see lots of reading ahead of me, but your site is on my 'must read regularly' list..

**vtbao** · 1st April 2011, 10:47 AM

This project will be on my list!
Thanks

**dr4g0nfly** · 29th April 2011, 08:23 AM

The web site Instructables has all sort of things to make, including a wooden Gear Clock (Wooden Gear Clock)

**jpb1958** · 5th May 2011, 02:33 AM

Thanks for the heads up dr4gonfly.

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