Wooden Clock - Simplicity - WIP - Page 2

two40 · 18th June 2012, 4:13 PM

Not related to my clock build but it is on topic...

When two weeks ago my partner (she with the laser stares) and I went to look at a house for sale in Oatley, we had no idea just how much we would fall in love with the property and the area. Frantically we fought tooth and nail until we secured the contract 4 days after the first viewing and we couldn't be happier.

They say location, location, location. I agree. Given the choice to live in a brand new house on the outskirts of Sydney or close to the city in a nice suburb but in an older house, my decision would be the same every time. After all, you can always knock down the older house and build something you'll be happy with in an area you'll be happy with. It's harder to knock down a suburb on the outskirts and start again...

After the very first inspection we drove down to the town centre to have a look at the shops. We spotted a clock tower standing proudly in the middle of the shopping village. Reading the plaque we burst out in laughter. Neither of us are superstitious but this was surely a sign.

Watch out Oatley, there is a new clockmaker in town.

two40 · 26th June 2012, 11:33 AM

I didn’t want to start cutting the clock wheels as my very first project on the scroll saw so I decided to use one of Steve Good’s toy patterns and make a fighter plane. Just as well because the scroll saw does take a little getting used to.

I wasn’t too fussed about accuracy with this project. It was more of an experiment and I must admit it was a fun one. I would most definitely want to build some more toys in the future.

1/ All the pieces have been cut, sanded and a couple of coats of stain has been applied.

2/ Had to buy small brushes to get the stain inside the small cut outs.

3/

4/ All glued up and almost ready to fly…

5/ The propeller spins for extra authenticity ;-)

6/ Cleared for take off…

two40 · 1st July 2012, 3:25 PM

I've been distracted recently but today I made a start on Simplicity by cutting out the third wheel.

I wasn't looking to get too much done and I can't proceed too far without the drill bits which are still in transit. It was more of an experiment to test the plywood for voids. I'm happy with the quality when all is said and done. I did shop around for the cheapest price and I don't feel ripped off in the slightest. You get what you pay for as they say and there's always epoxy as I say. Actually, I don't say that but I'll run with it.

I came across one void and I'm sure there'll be others but overall the ply is of very good quality. I hope the other panels are as good as this 6mm one.

1/ No voids across this whole cut

2/

3/ You can see the small void here. Hope I don't come across these when I cut the teeth.

4/ The third wheel with my first cuts... almost circular.

two40 · 11th July 2012, 12:11 PM

Some tools arrived yesterday. I did my best to contain my excitement but I failed. I can now make a start on the cogs.

Manufactured in Germany by Colt, they are a mix of HSS-M2 for the brad points and high alloy for the forstners.

sirshelldrake · 9th November 2012, 12:37 PM

hey mate, finished the clock yet? I finally got my shed built this week and starting to sort it out. Strongly considering building a wooden clock as an early project.

two40 · 9th November 2012, 12:44 PM

Far from finished.

I was house hunting when I started this project and managed to find a place pretty quickly. It is an older house that needed (needs!) a lot of work so that has taken up all my time.

I've got the interior all sorted and am living there now. My workshop is still at the old house and will take a while to be shifted across. It's only 15 minutes away by car though so the plan is when I get free time I'll go over and do some work. Sadly that free time is pretty rare.

Which clock are you planning on building?

sirshelldrake · 9th November 2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by two40

Which clock are you planning on building?

Fully understand the "joys" of owning your home.

At this stage, I have no idea of which clock to make (just that it's on the list alongside racing cockpit and arcade machine). Only requirements are that it's easy to make and plans are cheap/free.

two40 · 9th November 2012, 12:53 PM

Ooh, nice. I've been looking at table top arcade machines as well. I would go with that first if you're looking for something simple. Clocks are very rewarding but not the simplest of woodworking projects.

lithos · 9th November 2012, 2:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by two40

Some tools arrived yesterday. I did my best to contain my excitement but I failed. I can now make a start on the cogs.

Manufactured in Germany by Colt, they are a mix of HSS-M2 for the brad points and high alloy for the forstners.

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Ah, German engineering. The boxes for the bits are more precisely and nicely made for anything we mortals could hope to make with the bits themselves

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@rt · 12th November 2012, 12:23 PM

Would it be considered witchcraft to insert a digital display on the face as well?

Really impressive stuff here, but really, wooden cogs?

Here's one I made two years ago.. It's all mine, design, software, etc.
I somehow think it's not going to quite fit in here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kHWpWBXEU8

kryzak260 · 12th November 2012, 9:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by @rt

Would it be considered witchcraft to insert a digital display on the face as well?

Really impressive stuff here, but really, wooden cogs?

Here's one I made two years ago.. It's all mine, design, software, etc.
I somehow think it's not going to quite fit in here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kHWpWBXEU8

Shit! haha

two40 · 13th November 2012, 2:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by @rt

Here's one I made two years ago.. It's all mine, design, software, etc.
I somehow think it's not going to quite fit in here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kHWpWBXEU8

Very nice work.

@rt · 16th November 2012, 9:15 PM

Thanks, and likewise

If you are doing this because you can, and you appreciate the result,
then I'm watching, and excited to see how this Amish technology develops

Please don't mind my jest, I've never seen this before.

18th June 2012, 4:13 PM	#16
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	Not related to my clock build but it is on topic... When two weeks ago my partner (she with the laser stares) and I went to look at a house for sale in Oatley, we had no idea just how much we would fall in love with the property and the area. Frantically we fought tooth and nail until we secured the contract 4 days after the first viewing and we couldn't be happier. They say location, location, location. I agree. Given the choice to live in a brand new house on the outskirts of Sydney or close to the city in a nice suburb but in an older house, my decision would be the same every time. After all, you can always knock down the older house and build something you'll be happy with in an area you'll be happy with. It's harder to knock down a suburb on the outskirts and start again... After the very first inspection we drove down to the town centre to have a look at the shops. We spotted a clock tower standing proudly in the middle of the shopping village. Reading the plaque we burst out in laughter. Neither of us are superstitious but this was surely a sign. Watch out Oatley, there is a new clockmaker in town. __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

26th June 2012, 11:33 AM	#17
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	I didn’t want to start cutting the clock wheels as my very first project on the scroll saw so I decided to use one of Steve Good’s toy patterns and make a fighter plane. Just as well because the scroll saw does take a little getting used to. I wasn’t too fussed about accuracy with this project. It was more of an experiment and I must admit it was a fun one. I would most definitely want to build some more toys in the future. 1/ All the pieces have been cut, sanded and a couple of coats of stain has been applied. 2/ Had to buy small brushes to get the stain inside the small cut outs. 3/ 4/ All glued up and almost ready to fly… 5/ The propeller spins for extra authenticity ;-) 6/ Cleared for take off… __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

1st July 2012, 3:25 PM	#18
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	I've been distracted recently but today I made a start on Simplicity by cutting out the third wheel. I wasn't looking to get too much done and I can't proceed too far without the drill bits which are still in transit. It was more of an experiment to test the plywood for voids. I'm happy with the quality when all is said and done. I did shop around for the cheapest price and I don't feel ripped off in the slightest. You get what you pay for as they say and there's always epoxy as I say. Actually, I don't say that but I'll run with it. I came across one void and I'm sure there'll be others but overall the ply is of very good quality. I hope the other panels are as good as this 6mm one. 1/ No voids across this whole cut 2/ 3/ You can see the small void here. Hope I don't come across these when I cut the teeth. 4/ The third wheel with my first cuts... almost circular. __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

11th July 2012, 12:11 PM	#19
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	Some tools arrived yesterday. I did my best to contain my excitement but I failed. I can now make a start on the cogs. Manufactured in Germany by Colt, they are a mix of HSS-M2 for the brad points and high alloy for the forstners. __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

9th November 2012, 12:44 PM	#21
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	Far from finished. I was house hunting when I started this project and managed to find a place pretty quickly. It is an older house that needed (needs!) a lot of work so that has taken up all my time. I've got the interior all sorted and am living there now. My workshop is still at the old house and will take a while to be shifted across. It's only 15 minutes away by car though so the plan is when I get free time I'll go over and do some work. Sadly that free time is pretty rare. Which clock are you planning on building? __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

9th November 2012, 12:53 PM	#23
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	Ooh, nice. I've been looking at table top arcade machines as well. I would go with that first if you're looking for something simple. Clocks are very rewarding but not the simplest of woodworking projects. __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

12th November 2012, 12:23 PM	#25
@rt Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 793	Would it be considered witchcraft to insert a digital display on the face as well? Really impressive stuff here, but really, wooden cogs? Here's one I made two years ago.. It's all mine, design, software, etc. I somehow think it's not going to quite fit in here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kHWpWBXEU8 __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/defxev/ iPhone 5 & 4S, iPad 3rd Gen, iPad mini, Mac Mini, P4 PC.

16th November 2012, 9:15 PM	#28
@rt Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 793	Thanks, and likewise If you are doing this because you can, and you appreciate the result, then I'm watching, and excited to see how this Amish technology develops Please don't mind my jest, I've never seen this before. __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/defxev/ iPhone 5 & 4S, iPad 3rd Gen, iPad mini, Mac Mini, P4 PC.