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Post by Warwick on Jan 31, 2019 13:47:46 GMT
Hi Warwick, Just finished a Skeleton Clock 2 years of spare time whatever that is  How about some photos, John. |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jan 31, 2019 15:44:17 GMT
Here it is Warwick a break from the norm I fitted Stainless Micro Bearings the smallest is 0.050 int and 0.1875 OD I don't know how many hours cutting the brass plates out by hand then filing  the polishing was a lot of fun  it runs for 8+ days still adjusting but it is within 4 mins over that period time! I couldn't get the spring I wanted there is a world shortage so I had to make a larger Barrel to accommodate another spring. ![]()  |
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Post by eightofthem (Andy) on Jan 31, 2019 16:50:36 GMT
Looking the buisness now John, finally finished eh!, don't let on at home or there might be a list of jobs for you...
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Post by Warwick on Feb 2, 2019 3:17:30 GMT
Thanks John. Looks fantastic.
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Post by harvey on Feb 2, 2019 17:13:34 GMT
Very nice. Is there no end to your talents? Next job for you looks to be building a bigger trophy cabinet...... |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Feb 2, 2019 17:52:12 GMT
Thank you Warwick Andy and Kev just got to find somewhere to put it I wanted to get it finished this year I have another project or two to restore but not for a while I will have "time out" for 7 weeks from the 13th Nice one Kev |
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Post by lagain on Feb 2, 2019 21:43:32 GMT
Here it is Warwick a break from the norm I fitted Stainless Micro Bearings the smallest is 0.050 int and 0.1875 OD I don't know how many hours cutting the brass plates out by hand then filing the polishing was a lot of fun it runs for 8+ days still adjusting but it is within 4 mins over that period time! I couldn't get the spring I wanted there is a world shortage so I had to make a larger Barrel to accommodate another spring. ![]() Not into watches at all but I love clocks and that is just amazing - love it |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Feb 2, 2019 22:13:55 GMT
Thanks George I have always had an interest in Clocks and anything mechanical |
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Post by GlennR on May 13, 2019 6:19:36 GMT
I am in Awe. Brilliant piece of engineering.
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Post by GlennR on May 13, 2019 6:20:44 GMT
My mantlepiece???
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on May 13, 2019 7:30:31 GMT
Thanks GB  |
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Post by enigmas on May 13, 2019 9:42:18 GMT
Beautiful clock John. I admire the level of patience to repair/restore something like that. |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on May 13, 2019 11:13:55 GMT
Beautiful clock John. I admire the level of patience to repair/restore something like that. Hi Vince not a repair or restoration it was scratch made The dial Vince was totally done on my lathe all the numerals were cut using various ground cutters. |
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Post by GlennR on May 14, 2019 6:12:18 GMT
I still find it hard to comprehend the skill that goes into making something like this. No wonder the "Old Girl" looks like she does.
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Post by enigmas on May 14, 2019 6:39:03 GMT
Well John...my level of awe for you skills has just increased exponentially! You truly are a very talented man...and meant in the best way possible that anal attention to detail certainly pays off.  |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on May 14, 2019 7:44:33 GMT
Thanks Vince like you I like a challenge |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on May 14, 2019 7:47:23 GMT
I still find it hard to comprehend the skill that goes into making something like this. No wonder the "Old Girl" looks like she does. Thanks GB I am hoping to have a day out at the weekend with The Old Girl a local event for charity |
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the polishing was a lot of fun 
it runs for 8+ days still adjusting but it is within 4 mins over that period time! I couldn't get the spring I wanted there is a world shortage so I had to make a larger Barrel to accommodate another spring.
