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15-day Skeleton Timepiece

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28 December 2012 at 15:54 #107342
Russell Eberhardt
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Nice one Morgens.

That looks a lot simpler (and safer!) than a lot of winders.

Russell.
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24 January 2013 at 19:55 #109903
Mogens Kilde
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Hello all

Just wanted to update you on my projects. This link point to a video where I test the escapement

http://smg.beta.photobucket.com/user/m_kilde/media/20130124_194659_zpsa1602743.mp4.html

Regards

Mogens
24 January 2013 at 21:20 #109922
Michael Gilligan
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@michaelgilligan61133
Looking good, Mogens !!

Just one comment about the posting … People are happier if you post a link instead of the full URL [the problem with "text under the adverts"]

MichaelG.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 24/01/2013 21:21:21
25 January 2013 at 06:15 #109939
Mogens Kilde
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@mogenskilde92996
Hello Michael

Thank you

I will try to remember to insert a link in future postings, I can see the problem with some part of the url beeing invisble

**LINK**

regards

Mogens
26 January 2013 at 11:00 #110084
roy entwistle
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@royentwistle24699
Mogens Forgive me for criticism but going by your video I suspect

that the escape wheel is the wrong way round

The radial side of the tooth should contact the palet

It could be the angle of the camera that shows the sloping side

If I'm wrong please accept my appologies

Roy
26 January 2013 at 11:08 #110088
Mogens Kilde
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@mogenskilde92996
Hi Roy

I've just looked around for broct escapement's, and can see that you are absolutely right – thank you for pointing this out for me.

I think the friction in the escapement will be reduced when I turn around the pallets.

Thanks again

Mogens
26 January 2013 at 11:11 #110089
Russell Eberhardt
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@russelleberhardt48058
It looks good Morgens.

Are those plates stainless steel?

Russell.
26 January 2013 at 12:50 #110095
Mogens Kilde
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@mogenskilde92996
Thanks Russell

No the plate is mild steel plate, if (when) the plate become gray/brown i don't mind, I love that color
10 February 2013 at 10:34 #111534
Russell Eberhardt
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@russelleberhardt48058
Hi all,

Some more progress. The clock is now (almost) complete and running under it's own power. I've added a couple more pics to my album to show the current state.

I now just have to tidy it up, make some decent screws and washers to replace the grotty ones out of my scrap box. Then strip it down and polish the frames and a few other parts. I'm a bit unsure whether to lacquer the frames or to use carnuba wax which I've seen recommended. Any views on that?

One more question: I know that you have to peg the pivot holes before lacquering but is it necessary to mask small circles on the inside if the frame where the shoulder of the pivots might rub?

Russell.
10 February 2013 at 10:41 #111537
Michael Gilligan
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Posted by Russell Eberhardt on 10/02/2013 10:34:33:

One more question: I know that you have to peg the pivot holes before lacquering but is it necessary to mask small circles on the inside if the frame where the shoulder of the pivots might rub?

Russell.

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In theory, the shoulders of the pivots should [i.e. must] never rub; so the question is pretty academic.

… For safety though; Yes, I would mask some small circles.

MichaelG.
20 March 2013 at 16:28 #114836
Russell Eberhardt
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@russelleberhardt48058
Finished at last. I've added a photo of the finished clock to my album. Must admit I got a local verrerie (glassworks) to make the glass case but did make the base out of a bit of teak left over from my boating days.

Russell.
20 March 2013 at 18:05 #114845
Michael Gilligan
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@michaelgilligan61133
Russell

That looks lovely … Congratulations, and thanks for sharing.

MichaelG.
22 March 2013 at 11:53 #114968
Sub Mandrel
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@submandrel
Very nice Russell. It is sure to become a family heirloom!

Neil
2 July 2013 at 14:29 #123663
Harold Hall 1
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@haroldhall1
I think some may like to take a look at this alternative form of John Parslow's skeleton clock, this one with only feminine involvement.

See here **LINK**

Harold
2 July 2013 at 20:48 #123682
Sub Mandrel
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@submandrel
Altogether now:

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday dear Harold!!!!!!

Happy birthday to you!

Congratulations and keep up the good work (and don't eat too much of that fine cake!)

Neil
3 July 2013 at 08:24 #123704
Harold Hall 1
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@haroldhall1
Thanks Neil

Harold
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