Clock Project

[nelsone]

I saw a set of plans on the net for making a clock. I know that doesn't sound like much, except the entire clockworks are made of wood! Have any of you ever done a project like that? If so I'd love to hear of any tips and tricks associated with the project. I think I'm going to tackle the project, but don't hold your breath for the pictures! I'll post some when (and if) I get it done.

Ed

 

[cskipper]

I've never tried one, though I've seen one - gears and all were wooden. More ambition and skill than I have. I'll be interested in your progress!

 

[clowman]

Do you have a link to the clock you are interested in? I recently made this clock for my sister as a present for her graduating nursing school. It was a good project, I enjoyed making it. I have some pictures of it here.

 

[nelsone]

Here is a link to the clock I am thinking about tackeling. Mary be getting in over my head, but it looks interesting.

http://www.clockplans.com/page2.html

 

[McRabbet]

Ed,

Eagles fly high becasue they dare to do so -- good luck with such an ambititious project and we'll all add our applause when you accomplish your goal. Sounds like a fun project!

Rob

 

[DaveO]

Wow, that looks like a very cool project and not that difficult to make (according to the sales pitch:roll: ) I will watch with great interest as you become the guinea pig project tester on this one:-D

Dave

 

[erasmussen]

Great project, like to see it when its finished:eusa_clap
Here is a link to FREE plans for 4 clocks with wooden clockworks, pdf format with full sized printable plans
http://www.woodenclocks.co.uk/

 

[michaelgarner]

I've never tried one, though I've seen one - gears and all were wooden. More ambition and skill than I have. I'll be interested in your progress!

I follow Cathy on this one, I dont have the time nor longing to do such a task. Buuuuutt, If you do, take lots-o-pics. Be blessed

 

[SkintKnuckle]

Ed, actually I've been thinking of trying my luck on a similar project, when I run out of my current list of projects. I inherited a set of handy-man encyclopedias from my late father. Actually the set not all that good for projects and reference, I just keep them because of what they are. One of them has pretty good set of instructions for building a medieval style wooden clock with wooden gears.

The set is packed away and I'll try to dig it out this evening. I distinctly remember that the instructions for this piece recommended using quarter sawn cherry for the gears to minimize wood swell/shrinkage.

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Ed I can't help but think a project like that would just be plain cool! It would have to be awesome to make your own clockworks and everything. I say give it a shot. Heres what I have learned. If you jump in over your head to start with you will learn more and progress your skills faster too. I say go for it, if you get stuck I am sure someone here will be able to help you out.

 

[Joe Scharle]

Years ago I made a wooden clock. Didn't keep very good time, but I used every skill I had and was forced to learn a lot of new ones. Mine was the very simple hour hand only version. 16th century; but it still took a lot of my time on the gears.

 

[nelsone]

Don't know when this is going to happen, but I did receive the plans and after a quick scan, they look pretty good. I do not yet have a scroll saw, however I bought one on ebay for $30 (Dremel Model 1671 2 Speed 16" Scroll Saw.) I have to go to Cleveland, OH next week and that is where the saw is:eusa_danc, so I'll be picking it up (no shipping cost!). Hope this is a decent saw!:eusa_pray

(Don't know what's happened to my fonts)
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[skeeter]

Very interesting project. Keep us posted!