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Title: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Rapid Roger on March 27, 2011, 05:58:06 pm
I posted some pictures when I first started building this so, it is due for an update.
I didn't want to mount it on a wall permantly so, I built a stand for it. I've got it mounted  now and I've got it running fairly well. Since I peplaced the pendulem with a longer one, and am currently trying to speed it up. (it is loosing time now) It looses about 1/2 hour in 12 hours so I keep cutting the dowel down at the rate of about 1" at a time. (I've cut 3-1/2"off so far...started with 48" long dowel) Im getting closer and will shorten the amount to 1/2" now untill I get it down to 10 minutes in 24 hours. Then I can fine tune it with the adjustable bob.
Any way, here is a shot of it in my shop.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/Wooden%20Gear%20Clock/IMG_0858.jpg)

It is still in my shop so I can work with it from time to time. Yes it is a long time of fussin and fiddling with it but, still it is kinda fun and very relaxing to hear it ticking away while I work on other things.


Rog
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: bluesuede on March 27, 2011, 06:19:53 pm
It's the great things that take a lot of patience. I'm sure that in "time" you will have it running smoothly. Great job, let us know when it's bang on...
Bruce ;D
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: CNLNC on March 27, 2011, 08:35:19 pm
That turned out Awesome. I really like the stand and the contrast in color.
Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the fine tuning of the clock.
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: julief on March 28, 2011, 08:45:31 am
That came out absolutely beautiful.  Great job.
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: frankorona on March 28, 2011, 09:43:02 am
a work of great patience and precision.
Very Great talent shown in their implementation
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Marcellarius on March 28, 2011, 10:19:29 am
great job! looks fantastic.
how did you do the numbers? did you paint them?
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Russ C on March 28, 2011, 11:12:44 am
Looks awesome, great job!  :)
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: newfie on March 28, 2011, 02:18:21 pm
WOW that came out great Roger
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Rapid Roger on March 28, 2011, 02:41:39 pm
Quote from: Marcellarius on March 28, 2011, 10:19:29 am
great job! looks fantastic.
how did you do the numbers? did you paint them?

Actually, the numbers were printed on the pattern of the wheels. So before I pealed the pattern off after cutting them, I used a hand held engraver (that I've had for years) to trace through the pattern and into the wood. then after the pattern was removed I filled in the engraved numbers with a fine tip "Sharpie" pen to darken them up so they could be seen. On the orginal plans there were paper numbers to be glued on and it was mentioned that they could be wood burned into the wheels also. but, I just felt that my way was easiest and fastest.

Rog
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: lwilli on March 28, 2011, 04:57:44 pm
Good things come to those that wait. You've demonstrated incredible patience with this project. I suspect that you will have a lot of good things come your way!

Louis
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: scrollsaw22 on March 28, 2011, 11:36:17 pm
This is really cool Roger...been wanting to try one myself.  Thanks for sharing and good luck on the fine tuning!
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Bill P on March 29, 2011, 07:51:53 am
I love it.  Great job.

Bill
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Mainewoods on March 29, 2011, 08:15:48 am
Looks great!  Still got a long way to go before I'm ready to tackle something that requires that kind of precision!  Nice job!
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: GrayBeard on March 29, 2011, 11:57:16 am
Absolutely stunning, Roger!

I have a friend who is a 'clockmaker' (the regular kind) and I know firsthand the precision and PATIENCE involved.

Display it proudly in your home.

And as I have said before...Maybe when I grow up....

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Chachi on March 29, 2011, 12:24:16 pm
That is SWEEEEEETTTTTTTTT I like the way you did it on a stand Great job...
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: malc on April 04, 2011, 03:54:44 pm
Thats very good, as a clock builder myself I know just how hard it is.
Malc
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Rapid Roger on April 04, 2011, 09:33:51 pm
Quote from: malc on April 04, 2011, 03:54:44 pm
Thats very good, as a clock builder myself I know just how hard it is.
Malc

Thank you for the comment. I have it timed to loosing about one minute in 24 hours. Still working on that! ;D
I (and I'm sure other people) would be interested in seeing your clock(s). Would you mind posting a photo or two? I remember seeing some of the wheels you cut a few months ago (That is what inspired me to try one) but, I don't remember seeing the finished product.

Rog
Title: Re: Update on Wooden Gear Clock
Post by: Rapid Roger on April 05, 2011, 11:24:39 am
Never mind. I went back into your history of posts and looked at the clocks and videos. Very good work!
The ones you did were alot more complicated than mine. I started out with the simple one given in Scrollsaw magaine. I'm now considering building another one. I think I would like to make Claytons smaller shelf clock next winter. Guess I need to get the plans ordered and parts rounded up.  ;D

Rog