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This topic has 9 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 15 March 2021 at 14:55 by Phil Meaken.

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14 March 2021 at 14:07 #41033
Phil Meaken
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14 March 2021 at 14:07 #533844
Phil Meaken
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Hi folks. I've always been interested in making things – been repairing and making clocks for half a century now!

I still do a bit when I find time (been retired now for a long while).
14 March 2021 at 17:39 #533886
Howard Lewis
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Welcome!

You will not be the only clock maker on here, so seek advice when you feel that you need it.

If you can find a Model Engineering Club near you, join.

Some of the members of the club of which I am a member have made superb clocks!

Howard
14 March 2021 at 17:58 #533890
Brian H
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Welcome Phil, I wouldn't class myself as a clockmaker but I did build an English Regulator some years ago. Otherwise my main interests are steam traction engines and y latest is a 1/4 scale model of Henry Fords first petrol driven car.

Like your good self, I've been retired for some time.

If you have any questions you have but to ask.

Brian
14 March 2021 at 18:04 #533896
Harry Wilkes
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Welcome to the forum

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14 March 2021 at 18:29 #533901
Steviegtr
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Welcome Phil.

Steve.
14 March 2021 at 19:13 #533909
noel shelley
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Welcome aboad Phil. Noel.
15 March 2021 at 09:29 #533960
Phil Meaken
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Thanks to all who have welcomed me here.

Howard, sadly because of the Covid restrictions, I don't think there would be any local clubs that would be open at the moment.
I used to enjoy spending a day at the Harrogate Model Engineering Show, especially the steam locos running and the wonderful jet engine.

As for clock repairs, if anyone needs any advice in that respect – feel free to ask.
I’ve made a couple of clocks over the years, from raw materials.

Regards Mike (aka Phil)

BTW, the name change is to catch the spammers!
15 March 2021 at 14:28 #534005
Howard Lewis
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Mike,

Find a Club and make contact.

Our Society is keeping members upto date with regular contributions to the "Latest News" on the website.

Some of our local U3A Groups hold Zoom meetings. (I lurk on three every month )

So it is not a desert out there! The contacts will be useful when you can meet face to face again.

Howard
15 March 2021 at 14:55 #534011
Phil Meaken
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Hi Howard,

I will do that at some point; it’s just finding the time! We usually tend to travel around the UK frequently, and have our year more or less planned out by January, but with the Covid problems it’s all been squashed up into about six months. Also, we both do the cooking weeks about (it’s me this week) so there’s that.

I’m still finding my way around the website here – they are all different, so you’ll have to bear with me. I don’t do Zoom – I have my reasons.

Mike,

Find a Club and make contact.

Our Society is keeping members upto date with regular contributions to the "Latest News" on the website. I’ll see if I can find it.

Some of our local U3A Groups hold Zoom meetings. (I lurk on three every month )

So it is not a desert out there! The contacts will be useful when you can meet face to face again. That will be good.

Howard
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