Thread: FREE mechanical CAD clock plans

Here is another free plan in PDF format CLOCKS BY JOHN - A Gallery of Clock Designs from Randle Design, LLC

@eastgate
I just downloaded the Inventor Clock so let me check it out and see if it will open in Inventor. What program are you using?

Originally Posted by evilbadger

Here is another free plan in PDF format CLOCKS BY JOHN - A Gallery of Clock Designs from Randle Design, LLC

@eastgate
I just downloaded the Inventor Clock so let me check it out and see if it will open in Inventor. What program are you using?

Hi,

I can open most files normally. However the IPT files for the GRAB-CAD clock I just can't open. There is also little info. on the web (which I can understand) that explains what to do. I would very much appreciate any advice you cold give regarding software requirments to open these files.

Thanks. A

PS software tried to open above: Vectric CutD, WinTopo Professional, Word, Excel,

eastgate

The files open with Autodesk Inventor. The .ipt file extension is a part and the .iam file extension is an assembly. I know you can get a free viewer from Autodesk here Autodesk - Autodesk Inventor View I am not sure if the viewer will let you convert it to another format though. I can export them to a different format because I have the full version of Inventor.

Originally Posted by evilbadger

eastgate

The files open with Autodesk Inventor. The .ipt file extension is a part and the .iam file extension is an assembly. I know you can get a free viewer from Autodesk here Autodesk - Autodesk Inventor View I am not sure if the viewer will let you convert it to another format though. I can export them to a different format because I have the full version of Inventor.

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I'm unable to load Autodesk on my computer. I tried several times to download the files but at the end of the download a message 'incomplete file download' kept on poppng up and I could get no futher. Will try again in a few weeks time. It's high time I upgraded my computer this one's stem driven. Thanks again.

Kind regards. A

Originally Posted by SawDustSniffer

clock 8 , free PDF http://www.woodenclocks.co.uk/Clock%...ch-PR-iss2.PDF

Purchase DXF files for $15 from Clock9

i purchased this one

I too am part way through making this one, by hand. By the way, whats CAD ?

I use a lathe, scroll saw, band saw and files... Plus other sundries like abrasives.

Anyone else do it the hard way?

Edit : - On looing back at this I realise that I didn't mean CAD, but CNC. These initials are so confusing for us old??

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

Anyone else do it the hard way?

Edit : - On looing back at this I realise that I didn't mean CAD, but CNC. These initials are so confusing for us old??

I do it the hard way, but, if I had access to a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machine I would have no philosophical worries about using it.

Philip.

a few links to animated escapements

Escapements in Motion!

http://digilib.gmu.edu/dspace/bitstr...eFoliotAni.gif

Daniel's Double Independent Wheel Watch Escapement in Motion

Coaxial Watch Escapement in Motion

Cylinder Watch Escapement in Motion


Ulysse Nardin's "Freak 28,800 V/h" < have a look "freak2"

Well SDS, you have cost me a couple of hours this afternoon reading a load of things on Mark Headrick's web site, part of which is Escapements in Motion! The guy is very interesting and I would advise anyone with an interest in clocks or watches to have a good look at it. There is a boat load of gen there, down to the weights for cable and chain driven movements.

Fascinating !! Thanks for the link..

some Utubes of escapements
Sextus (Kit) - YouTube
Grasshopper Clockwork 3 - YouTube
Daniels Co-Axial Escapement - YouTube
Patek Philippe Oscillomax Escapement Model - YouTube

clocks
Celestial Mechanical Calendar and Orrery - YouTube
Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme - YouTube

weird stuff kinetic scuptures
Cogitation Kinetic Sculpture Kinetic Sculpture
Kinetic Art Sculpture by Nick Diemel, Wall Motion Art - YouTube
Winding David C Roy's Matrix kinetic sculpture - YouTube
BobPottsSculpture2009-2011.mov - YouTube
BobPotts1996-2005b.mov - YouTube