Adrian, how long do you get on each winding? I’m thinking of getting the plans but most wooden clocks I’ve checked out only run for 25odd hours per winding.. whats this one get?
The clock is driven by the weights hanging from either side. This drives the mechanism and the escape wheel, which gives the pendulum a push each time it swings.
If I could change the world
Would it be enough
To see you here beside me?
If I could bend the world
Would there be enough
Of you to still content me?
Oh doop oop dum dee dum
Doooooo
You will see from my “How to” video that you can true your wheel after cutting the teeth. However, I only do this on the Escape wheel as this is the only wheel where it has to be perfect. The other wheels can tollerate a little bit of error. The escape wheel on the Solaris is that spider-looking wheel, and it should be trued after cutting.
Adrian,
I’m seriously considering building this or “Simplicity”. One thing that concerns me about cutting gears is that you first do the arbor shaft hole on the drill press then move to the bandsaw to cut the teeth profile (as per your great videos on construction). What about the teeth profile (as whole) not being concentric with the center hole? Since you’re doing these steps by eye you’d be off by say, .010″ or so, no?
Yes – you do need to be totally accurate. But ply is cheap, so if you make a mistake, its only time … See my video ‘wooden clock wheel cutting”. Also see Clayton’s Frequently Asked Questions for some helpful hints.
I had no skill when I started. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of it.
I have the plans for this clock, but am nervous to start cutting. How accurate do you have to be with the gears, can slight mistakes be tolorated, or do the teeth have to be spot on. Is there any tolerance?
I sympathise. I’m 55, and have only recently been able to purchase my stuff … Hope it isn’t that long for you. The trick is to get your mum or dad enthused so THEY buy all the hardware.
Thanks for posting this video, among others. They are all very good. I started on my own variation of this design this week. I don’t know how it will turn out. I”ll post up my first progress video soon.
The weights are made from wooden disks that are then glued together. The disks are made by using a flrstner drill bit to drill the large holes, then I cut the disks out. the top and bottom disks are not drilled all the way through. The hollow of the finished weight tube is filled with lead.
I use my bandsaw a lot as my scroll saw is not very good quality. There is no reason why you can’t use a scroll saw for all your work – its just a bit slower than the bandsaw for some bits of the work.
Most of Clayton’s clocks (and mine) need winding once per day. This is because of the size required of the mechanism to be made from wood.
Adrian, how long do you get on each winding? I’m thinking of getting the plans but most wooden clocks I’ve checked out only run for 25odd hours per winding.. whats this one get?
The clock is driven by the weights hanging from either side. This drives the mechanism and the escape wheel, which gives the pendulum a push each time it swings.
How the pendulum get energy to move?
If I could change the world
Would it be enough
To see you here beside me?
If I could bend the world
Would there be enough
Of you to still content me?
Oh doop oop dum dee dum
Doooooo
You will see from my “How to” video that you can true your wheel after cutting the teeth. However, I only do this on the Escape wheel as this is the only wheel where it has to be perfect. The other wheels can tollerate a little bit of error. The escape wheel on the Solaris is that spider-looking wheel, and it should be trued after cutting.
Adrian,
I’m seriously considering building this or “Simplicity”. One thing that concerns me about cutting gears is that you first do the arbor shaft hole on the drill press then move to the bandsaw to cut the teeth profile (as per your great videos on construction). What about the teeth profile (as whole) not being concentric with the center hole? Since you’re doing these steps by eye you’d be off by say, .010″ or so, no?
Yes – you do need to be totally accurate. But ply is cheap, so if you make a mistake, its only time … See my video ‘wooden clock wheel cutting”. Also see Clayton’s Frequently Asked Questions for some helpful hints.
I had no skill when I started. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of it.
Good luck…….
I have the plans for this clock, but am nervous to start cutting. How accurate do you have to be with the gears, can slight mistakes be tolorated, or do the teeth have to be spot on. Is there any tolerance?
Mate,
I sympathise. I’m 55, and have only recently been able to purchase my stuff … Hope it isn’t that long for you. The trick is to get your mum or dad enthused so THEY buy all the hardware.
I DO want to but don’t have band or sroll saw as I’m only 14
Mate,
I COULD make the Model T, but I thought I should leave it for you to make. Go on – you know you want to ….
Hey can you make the Model T it’s my second favorite clock.
solaris is my farorite clock from clayton.
Very impressive work, looks amazing!
Jon
That is cool! I bet you could make money out of them
wow, incredibly ingenious!. Congratulations!
Excellent – I look forward to your video. Its always great to see the results of other people’s creativity.
Thanks for posting this video, among others. They are all very good. I started on my own variation of this design this week. I don’t know how it will turn out. I”ll post up my first progress video soon.
I also believe the music is pointless. Trying to listen to the clock in the middle of all those drums is not very effective…
The weights are made from wooden disks that are then glued together. The disks are made by using a flrstner drill bit to drill the large holes, then I cut the disks out. the top and bottom disks are not drilled all the way through. The hollow of the finished weight tube is filled with lead.
how did you make the weights?
I use my bandsaw a lot as my scroll saw is not very good quality. There is no reason why you can’t use a scroll saw for all your work – its just a bit slower than the bandsaw for some bits of the work.
Adrian
i know you use a lot of tools, but what type of saw do you generally use. id like to try to make a clock with a scroll saw
heres comes the sun by the beatles