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26th June 2018, 12:45 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Well guys, my time is up - it has become a...
Well guys, my time is up - it has become a genuine race against the clock!
I’m moving to Singapore for work for the foreseeable future and had to draw a line in the sand as to when the workshop... -
14th June 2018, 10:03 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Hi mate, yes, everything was done by hand/scroll...
Hi mate, yes, everything was done by hand/scroll saw because I wanted to make it entirely myself.
Actually I used the .dxf file from Clayton, which he kindly provided, in two ways:
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13th June 2018, 06:31 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Well, no immediate success with the new frame but...
Well, no immediate success with the new frame but the escapement geometry is better.
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7th June 2018, 07:54 PM
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SOLD: I’ll also include this magnifier ...
I’ll also include this magnifier
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7th June 2018, 07:51 PM
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SOLD: Some pics of the machine ...
Some pics of the machine
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7th June 2018, 07:42 PM
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SOLD: Carbatec SS-400C 16” Tilting head Scroll Saw - Turramurra - $700ONO
Hi all,
Bit of an unexpected situation has arisen.
Ive landed a gig in Singapore starting August and given I was expecting it to be Brisbane I’m now facing the difficult decisions to store or... -
4th June 2018, 10:36 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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The new frame came together much faster than...
The new frame came together much faster than before and although I tried not to rush it hasn’t come out as well.
The changes to the depthing has also revealed that the problems I started to... -
3rd June 2018, 01:55 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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I am now emotionally recovered enough to...
I am now emotionally recovered enough to recommence wrorking on my clocks and will try to knock out the frame today.
Fortunately I have plenty of Baltic Birch.
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2nd June 2018, 12:05 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
Ok I’ve stripped the clock down and pulled some Baltic to recut a frame which I will be scribing out by hand!
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1st June 2018, 10:46 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Confession time. I’ve blundered and I can’t...
Confession time.
I’ve blundered and I can’t work out how.
There is an error of a few mm in the distancing of the rear frame holes! I have no idea how I ended up with it - the plans didn’t... -
1st June 2018, 08:08 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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A trick for getting the socket set grub screws...
A trick for getting the socket set grub screws working well.
Clayton mentioned that using CA in the hole would help when the screw wouldn’t “bite” and I took it one step further.
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1st June 2018, 08:03 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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And after reassembling it runs for over 15...
And after reassembling it runs for over 15 minutes!
Pallets are still not right.
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1st June 2018, 07:59 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Now we officially enter the tweaking stage. As...
Now we officially enter the tweaking stage. As Clayton puts it “this is where everything looks like it should work but it doesn’t”
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1st June 2018, 07:51 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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The escapement is where things start to get...
The escapement is where things start to get interesting.
With the pallet anchor and crutch hanging down the mechanism can allowed to “run-down” - meaning the weight raised on the barrel and then... -
1st June 2018, 07:44 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Things start to come together quickly now. ...
Things start to come together quickly now.
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1st June 2018, 07:38 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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How quickly the progress turns from making...
How quickly the progress turns from making assembling - my utterances after dinner from “I’m going out to do some cutting” to “I’m going out to do some tweaking”, to “I’m going to stare at the...
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24th May 2018, 07:08 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Today I was concrete grinding most of the day but...
Today I was concrete grinding most of the day but I managed to finish the Escape wheel cutouts and the pipes for the weight and counterweight with the arrival of my pipe cutter.
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23rd May 2018, 10:45 PM
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The hands are cut and I’m working on an...
The hands are cut and I’m working on an embellishment which will assist with the balancing. The ring will be filed down to give the parallel lines of the hands an embossed effect.
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23rd May 2018, 08:46 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Centre wheel cutouts done. ...
Centre wheel cutouts done.
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Cutouts done on the hour and intermediate wheels.
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22nd May 2018, 11:49 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Centre wheel first cut is complete. ...
Centre wheel first cut is complete.
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22nd May 2018, 07:40 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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I’m working through a list of the last major...
I’m working through a list of the last major items and it is nearly time to concentrate on cutting the wheels.
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21st May 2018, 07:39 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Ground the flat for the Cannon Pinion into the...
Ground the flat for the Cannon Pinion into the centre arbor.
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21st May 2018, 03:01 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
One of the things that stops wooden clocks is weather, another is whether or not the arbors are finished properly and used properly.
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19th May 2018, 11:14 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Tubes added to arbors ...
Tubes added to arbors
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19th May 2018, 08:05 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Started on the arbor cutting, sizing and...
Started on the arbor cutting, sizing and finishing process.
Bit of a trick this. Not used to working with Metals.
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19th May 2018, 04:58 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Sanded the clicks to size 6mm to 5mm for...
Sanded the clicks to size 6mm to 5mm for clearance.
Made the three click hanger rods
Glued the upper support block on the frame.
Made the pendulum dowel.
This last was very exacting.
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18th May 2018, 11:02 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
I remade a couple of parts which I wasn’t happy with, or had damaged when fitting the set screws used to secure them on arbors.
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18th May 2018, 10:28 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Yesterday and today I finished the weight pulleys...
Yesterday and today I finished the weight pulleys with the help of some slot cutters and sage advice on the router fence setup from “AussiePens” - thanks John!
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18th May 2018, 10:06 PM
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Thanks to John, AussiePens who pointed me in the...
Thanks to John, AussiePens who pointed me in the right direction, lent me some slot cutters and instructed me on how to set up my router with a zero tolerance fence.
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16th May 2018, 08:52 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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(Just lost a huge post when Tapatalk quit on me)...
(Just lost a huge post when Tapatalk quit on me)
The rear frame, supports and front frame glueup.
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16th May 2018, 08:49 PM
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Well it’s been a busy and tricky couple of days. ...
Well it’s been a busy and tricky couple of days.
Starting with the easy job of finishing the bob, I loaded it with lead shot, glued it up and fine tuned the adjustment slider and pendulum hanger.... -
14th May 2018, 01:03 PM
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That all makes good sense. I accept I’ve got...
That all makes good sense.
I accept I’ve got the order wrong on this one.
I have various options when it comes to jigs I use for turning the wheels against the linisher disc.
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14th May 2018, 08:39 AM
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Seeking a good turn from a local member with a lathe!
Hi Kryn, this crossed my mind actually but I was uncertain about it - i figured if I tried it with any of my tools it would just dig in and gouge.
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13th May 2018, 10:46 PM
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Seeking a good turn from a local member with a lathe!
G’Day all,
I have a need to turn a 1/8” slot into the two weight pulley wheels for my clock.
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13th May 2018, 10:35 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Really solid progress. My work cadence has...
Really solid progress.
My work cadence has increased. More confident with the tools and how the plans work I got stuck into the next series of parts.
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12th May 2018, 11:26 PM
Thread: Mother’s Day Project
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Mother’s Day Project
Low bed side table designed to be minimalist and clean.
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12th May 2018, 11:18 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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So I’ve been delayed working on my Mother’s Day...
So I’ve been delayed working on my Mother’s Day project and helping my son make something for her too.
With my new scroll saw superpowers I made a minimalist low table for my wife.
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11th May 2018, 11:09 PM
Thread: Yesterday I visited a zoo...
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Yesterday I visited a zoo...
I couldn’t believe there was only one animal!
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11th May 2018, 11:05 PM
Thread: Better Said Than Read
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It’s a little known fact that Tuna only travel as...
It’s a little known fact that Tuna only travel as far north as Rockhampton - they don’t want to end up in cairns.
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9th May 2018, 12:05 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Cut the pendulum, pinned the fittings at each end...
Cut the pendulum, pinned the fittings at each end and put the dummy frame on my only convenient vertical “wall”.
Nice colour match!
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7th May 2018, 05:46 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Got the pendulum bob design settled and back...
Got the pendulum bob design settled and back glued on.
I wanted a bevel to the faces and so that was a good excuse to make another jig!
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6th May 2018, 01:20 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Pendulum bob and slider are fitted and sliding...
Pendulum bob and slider are fitted and sliding nicely.
I’ll have to take a little more out and then wax the channel because the slider will be enclosed on all sides and if the wood swells it... -
5th May 2018, 05:21 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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A very productive session today. I laid out...
A very productive session today.
I laid out the new frame on the Baltic Birch to consider grain direction and material conservation.
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4th May 2018, 11:12 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Good progress today. I sourced 10kg lead shot...
Good progress today.
I sourced 10kg lead shot from Consolidated Alloys in Weatherill Park and some 50lb mono for suspending it on the copper pipe and caps.
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4th May 2018, 12:05 AM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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These parts are now scrolled apart and the round...
These parts are now scrolled apart and the round ones roughed out by hand on the linisher.
Then I set to hand finishing the pendulum pivot.
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3rd May 2018, 03:58 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
Working with my Baltic Birch 1/4” or 12mm now.
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3rd May 2018, 03:09 PM
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The jig which is a kind of shooting board more...
The jig which is a kind of shooting board more than anything is done.
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2nd May 2018, 05:26 PM
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Progressing on the template with the wheels done...
Progressing on the template with the wheels done and the pinions still to come.
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1st May 2018, 10:48 PM
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Today I added to my Simplicity Template with the...
Today I added to my Simplicity Template with the completion of the Third Wheel teeth and further refinement of the Escape and Centre Wheels.
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1st May 2018, 01:11 PM
Thread: Clayton Boyer “Simplicity” build
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Thanks for commenting John, I appreciate the...
Thanks for commenting John, I appreciate the insight!
having never made a clock before (or even seen a wood movement one) I am only going on what I read and watch on the internet - so your...