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5th July 2021, 05:18 PM
Thread: Clock completed
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Very nice Andrew. You have done a great job. ...
Very nice Andrew. You have done a great job. :2tsup:
I do like the long drop octagon wall clocks. I would love a wind up Railway clock myself (Seth Thomas would be nice!) but they are very... -
11th April 2018, 11:15 PM
Thread: New Aspiring Horologist
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Welcome aboard Notch. I look forward to reading...
Welcome aboard Notch. I look forward to reading about your progress, and seeing how the clock develops. Your work shop set up looks pretty good to me, especially the sink and electric kettle. I...
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6th August 2017, 10:37 PM
Thread: A Steampunked Nixie Tube Clock
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Nice work! I look forward to Part 3! Cheers...
Nice work! I look forward to Part 3!
Cheers
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7th July 2017, 04:41 PM
Thread: I was having some work done
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Yes. I remember doing that one on my calculator...
Yes. I remember doing that one on my calculator when I was a school kid!
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20th June 2017, 03:23 PM
Thread: Large Wall Clock
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Very nice, Swiftly! What is the total height of...
Very nice, Swiftly! What is the total height of the clock?
How I would like to have your list of tools in MY shed!
Cheers
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2nd June 2017, 07:08 AM
Thread: Large Wall Clock
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Very nice Swifty. I like it very much. Can't...
Very nice Swifty. I like it very much. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Cheers
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18th February 2017, 05:40 PM
Thread: Clock Restoration Project
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Clock Restoration Project
Hi Guys,
This is not a BUILB of a new clock (as most of the threads on this forum are), but just a RESTORATION of an old clock, so I hope you will allow me to indulge myself by sharing my "Christmas... -
23rd December 2016, 11:22 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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That is one beautiful clock, Deano! Well done. ...
That is one beautiful clock, Deano! Well done.
Merry Christmas to you and all the best for the new year!
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29th March 2016, 08:44 AM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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Dean, HERE...
Dean,
HERE is another 24 Volt scooter motor to look at. It is a little cheaper than the other one, but should have enough power (I think). Being DC, it should not be hard to control the speed with... -
28th March 2016, 10:50 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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Looking good Dean! I've been missing your...
Looking good Dean! I've been missing your updates.
You could use a motor such as this. A 24 volt "Electric Scooter" motor. It comes with a bike chain type cog already installed.
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17th December 2015, 10:39 AM
Thread: Looking for advice
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I have tried some of the $1 - $2 eBay movements...
I have tried some of the $1 - $2 eBay movements with varying results. Some will last for a couple of years and some will only last for a couple of weeks. Bit of a lucky dip in my opinion.
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5th October 2015, 12:29 AM
Thread: Clock Making Youtube Video Series
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Wow! Just watched all 12 videos. They are...
Wow! Just watched all 12 videos. They are excellent! I dabble a little bit in clock repair, and find these very inspirational. Oh for the machinery and the skill to use it!
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4th October 2015, 07:18 PM
Thread: Clock from plum
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Agreed! Nice job! Walesey
Agreed! Nice job!
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4th October 2015, 07:11 PM
Thread: oh dear, what have I done... [Triton MK3]
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You have got it right there. The riving knife is...
You have got it right there. The riving knife is for ripping lengths.
For cross cutting, the job stays still, and you move the saw over the job. Notice that you have a couple of pieces of angle... -
3rd October 2015, 10:29 PM
Thread: Triton Face Plate Sander discs?
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Thanks, Godzilla and Lappa, The trouble with...
Thanks, Godzilla and Lappa,
The trouble with the velcro discs is that they are a bit too thick. I have a Hitachi 235mm circular saw, and as it is, with the proper Triton sanding papers glued to... -
3rd October 2015, 07:09 PM
Thread: oh dear, what have I done... [Triton MK3]
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I am no expert. I have had a very basic Mk 3 set...
I am no expert. I have had a very basic Mk 3 set up for 20 years, but could never afford to upgrade it. Still, there are a few bits there that I recognise (and some that I wish I had!) and some bits...
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3rd October 2015, 11:55 AM
Thread: Triton Face Plate Sander discs?
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Triton Face Plate Sander discs?
Hi guys,
I bought my Triton Workcentre, Mk 3, about 22 years ago. With it, I got an aluminium disc with two different grades of adhesive sand paper, one on each side, which fitted on to my 9 1/4... -
9th July 2015, 01:08 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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Dean, What sort of chain are you using to drive...
Dean,
What sort of chain are you using to drive it? Bike chain or clock chain?
Could you perhaps pinch a slip sprocket from an old push bike and mount it somehow on your motor shaft?
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6th July 2015, 10:47 AM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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Looking good Deano. You continue to amaze me. ...
Looking good Deano. You continue to amaze me.
Cheers
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6th July 2015, 10:40 AM
Thread: Antique Boulle Clock ca1850 WIP
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Hi Roger, That is a very nice clock, and may be...
Hi Roger,
That is a very nice clock, and may be valuable, but if you do the wrong thing, it is easy to turn a valuable antique clock into a worthless "paper weight". Don't be too hasty!
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10th June 2015, 12:01 PM
Thread: Grandfather Clock
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DiRob,Have you tried doing a "Google Search" on...
DiRob,Have you tried doing a "Google Search" on "Grandfather Clock Plans"? There is a group called "HB Clocks" (I think) that sell plans. From memory, they are available from CMI, who import most...
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28th April 2015, 08:49 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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Dean, That is heartbreaking! I wonder if that is...
Dean, That is heartbreaking! I wonder if that is why the originally moved from using wood to using brass for clock gears?
I certainly hope you can mend it
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14th April 2015, 11:15 AM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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VERY NICE Dean! :2tsup: My mouth is watering,...
VERY NICE Dean! :2tsup: My mouth is watering, watching it. If it were in my house, I would spend HOURS just watching it. :U:U
Thanks for uploading the video
Cheers
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14th April 2015, 01:33 AM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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That is looking GREAT, Dean! You need to treat...
That is looking GREAT, Dean!
You need to treat us to a YouTube video clip of it in motion. That would be awesome!
Cheers
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21st March 2015, 10:21 PM
Thread: Grandfather Clock
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I do not envy your position Chris, and am not...
I do not envy your position Chris, and am not sure that I have any advice that you will want to hear.
I would guess that the clock would have a Hermle movement in it. Hermle went through a bit of... -
19th February 2015, 05:55 PM
Thread: Fretwork Mini Clocks with Quartz Inserts
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WOW! That is some amazing work, there. Now,...
WOW!
That is some amazing work, there.
Now, don't tell me that you did it all by hand, cos I might be tempted to run under a bus, or something drastic.
Well done!
Cheers
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1st January 2015, 07:54 PM
Thread: My first real clock build
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Ooooh! Very nice. I like it. Of course, my...
Ooooh! Very nice. I like it.
Of course, my PERSONAL preference would be to have a wind up, mechanical movement in it, but that is not to detract from the excellent workmanship in the case. (I am... -
19th November 2014, 03:35 PM
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Just so that you do not all lose interest and go...
Just so that you do not all lose interest and go away!
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I have not glued anything together yet. No glass in the door or the sides yet. Still need to make the top decorative piece and the... -
31st October 2014, 01:50 PM
Thread: WA Clock - Westminster Chime - FREE
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Gee! I wish I lived in WA. .......but, then on...
Gee! I wish I lived in WA. .......but, then on the other hand, I might have the same problem with my wife that you have with yours.
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28th October 2014, 09:32 PM
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I have splashed on a bit of shellac onto the...
I have splashed on a bit of shellac onto the mahogany stained parts. This is just the first coat. probably several more coats, and rubbing back and some more coats then final polish will be with fine...
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16th October 2014, 11:27 AM
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Not a lot of progress to report this week. Family...
Not a lot of progress to report this week. Family business and doctors visits have been taking up too much of my time.
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16th October 2014, 11:04 AM
Thread: Two clock cases made this last month
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Yes. I like the clocks very much. What wood have...
Yes. I like the clocks very much. What wood have you used?
My solution to the ironing, has been to buy clothes that do not need much ironing, and friends that do not mind! (no, I don't... -
16th October 2014, 10:12 AM
Thread: Old grandfather clock
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Maybe you should put the partner in the shed, and...
Maybe you should put the partner in the shed, and keep the clocks nice and comfortable indoors, where they can be nicely looked after! (just kidding!! :) :))
What clocks do you have?
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7th October 2014, 09:41 PM
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A few more photo's. I have cut out the top and...
A few more photo's.
I have cut out the top and bottom pieces and routed dovetail slots for the "Sliding Dovetails"
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7th October 2014, 09:30 PM
Thread: Old grandfather clock
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Wow! What a nice clock! The 4 graduations...
Wow! What a nice clock!
The 4 graduations between the numbers would indicate that it was a one handed clock. Each mark indicating a 1/4 hour. Each 1/4 hour mark is then further divided into 3,... -
7th October 2014, 09:09 PM
Thread: Burnt Wood Smell on my Clock Gears
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I don't think I would be too stressed yet, Mike....
I don't think I would be too stressed yet, Mike. The Laser cutting does burn the wood. That is how it does it's cutting, I believe. I think you will find that the smell will dissipate after a couple...
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29th September 2014, 12:19 PM
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Ahh! I have managed to get a little bit of...
Ahh!
I have managed to get a little bit of time off. School holidays mean that I can have a bit of a break from work, but they also mean that the kids are at home, making demands on my time! You... -
22nd September 2014, 11:47 AM
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Time for an update! (I never said that this was...
Time for an update! (I never said that this was going to be a fast moving project)
I pulled the mechanism apart and gave it a good clean. Polished off all the rust from the arbours and pinions,... -
2nd September 2014, 12:00 PM
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New Project: Spring driven "Vienna" clock.
It has been a bit quiet around this Message Board for a couple of weeks, so I thought it might be a good time to do a sort of "Blog" about my latest project! Now don't get too excited. I work at a...
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3rd August 2014, 11:35 PM
Thread: best substrate for clock face
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I can NOT speak with any authority, as I have not...
I can NOT speak with any authority, as I have not done this, but just thinking about it, I imagine that 6mm perspex would be about perfect. It is easy to cut and drill. It is robust. The sticker will...
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3rd May 2014, 07:18 PM
Thread: cutting parts for a all wooden clock
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That is a very nice looking clock you have there,...
That is a very nice looking clock you have there, John (Ninefingers). I notice that it has two weights but only one winding arbor. Does it strike or do both weights drive the time train? Dead beat...
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9th April 2014, 10:53 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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G'day Dean, One thing to consider is that you...
G'day Dean,
One thing to consider is that you will need a larger cylinder to fit a given mass of shot than what you would need for a cast lump of lead. There is an aweful lot of air between all... -
3rd April 2014, 04:15 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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That is not being "Cramped for space" Jemijona....
That is not being "Cramped for space" Jemijona. That is just making the best use of the resources available to you! Much better idea than paying the Junk Man to remove the old door and milk crates,...
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14th March 2014, 06:18 AM
Thread: Grandfather clock
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Yeah. That sounds about right. It does not look...
Yeah. That sounds about right. It does not look like it is too securely fastened.
Your Pa might have just hung a battery clock on the screw to see what it would look like with a dial in there? (That... -
13th March 2014, 02:53 PM
Thread: Grandfather clock
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OK. That is a better shot. Some clock...
OK. That is a better shot.
Some clock movements have the pendulum attached to the movement. The position of the pendulum then depends on the position of the movement. Some other clocks have the... -
13th March 2014, 01:55 PM
Thread: Grandfather clock
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That would have been my "Best Guess"! (a...
That would have been my "Best Guess"! (a temporary seat board.
Now, I have never built a Grandfather clock case, (although I dream of one day, doing so!) but I have heard that it is easier to... -
8th March 2014, 08:19 PM
Thread: Burl clock
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Very nice Surfdabbler! It is pretty obvious that...
Very nice Surfdabbler! It is pretty obvious that that bit of burl just HAD to be a mantel clock! You have fulfilled it's destiny well :)
cheers
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29th January 2014, 03:08 PM
Thread: My Wooden geared clock
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Yes. Good to hear from you Dean, and Happy New...
Yes. Good to hear from you Dean, and Happy New Year to all on the Forum! I got the pictures OK, but I am glad that I don't have to mow that slopey back yard you have there!
Cheers
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2nd October 2013, 10:47 AM
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Ah! Now that looks better! The new hands work...
Ah! Now that looks better! The new hands work very well. I'm not sure that I would bother about changing the pendulum. The clock looks GREAT!
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2nd October 2013, 10:42 AM
Thread: school house clock
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Thanks for the very generous offer, Woodman, but...
Thanks for the very generous offer, Woodman, but I imagine that the postage across "The Pond" to Australia would be prohibitive, and I am not sure how easy it is to get wood through our Customs....