Any of you?????
That's gonna be part of my woodworking items to build.
Any of you?????
That's gonna be part of my woodworking items to build.
Gary
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I've done a few, Gary. The bim-bam model always seems to go off during the plot climax point of any movie we are watching. We can also hear that thing half-way across the pasture when the windows are open.
Any pics????
I've got one new mechanical movement, 2 atomic movements and several quartz movements.
I'm just looking for ideas on case making and/or other mounting ideas.
Thanks,
Gary
Gary
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No, I have no pictures. (If you've read any of my other posts, I'm probably the last person in the world without a digital camera.)
The most recent one I built is somewhat Shaker style; very minimalist. I just bought some small stock from the box store (stuff like 1cm X 6cm) and glued it up. I used a router and sander. Thin plywood scraps made up the dial backing and the resonance board. This last piece may have been a mistake, because you can hear this clock chime a 1/4 mile away! We now know to stop any conversation when the clock starts ringing.
I built the Shaker Clock from the New Yankee Workshop. Turned out very nice. It was a wedding present for my sister so I don't have it to photograph [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Rob
shameless bump.
Gary
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Anybody know of a good book for repairing a clock.
My parents have a grandfather clock that I grew up with that has stopped working.
Chillimau, unless you are wanting to keep it authentic, KlockKit has some wonderful mechanisms (movements) you could buy for replacement. Another source I have used is Cherry Tree. (The latter also offers neat kits and plans for all sorts of wooden things.)
KlockKit's site
Cherry Tree's site
Would it be possible to find a jeweller that still had knowledge of mechanical clockworks?
Egon
www.slarose.com is a great site for movements and parts, also.
Check your yellow pages for clock repair. They could probably look at it and tell you if it's worth fixing or putting in a new mechanical movement.
Gary
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