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Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:41 am
by ERLover
Algale, I could not find anything useful, just a pic of a High Boy dresser with them, and the builder said he used Norms video, I assumed it was Norm Abrahm's site, I went there and did a search, nothing, sorry.
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:52 am
by thunderbirdbat
Not sure what type of clock movement that you are looking at but Meisel Hardware Specialties has a catalog of clock plans and parts that are reasonably priced from what I can tell.
http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com/home.aspx
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:59 am
by davebodner
The movement isn't permanently and irretrevably mounted in the first case you build.
Many years ago I built a clock around a fairly expensive mechanical movement--though I'm sure much less expensive than you're looking at. My case was quite simple and crude, made with pine boards and painted black.
Several years later, I installed the same movement in a more sophisticated box made of beech and with moldings cut with my Stanley 45. But my design sense and craftsmanship were still fairly mediocre. My wife loves the clock, but I silently criticize it every time I look at it. So, now I'm thinking of doing something better. That'll be three clocks made with one movement.
The dollar is high and euro is low. Buy the movement.
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:23 pm
by ERLover
Algale, he is some help in planning and works.
http://www.klockit.com/
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:51 pm
by charlese
You can do it, Al
I know you can! Looks like you have some good ideas already from the previous posts.
Go For It
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:06 pm
by sswoodworker48
Al,
I'm sure you had some doubts before starting the canoe and it turned out beautiful.
As charlese said: GO FOR IT!
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:08 pm
by algale
JPG wrote:Where is 'Horologist' when we need him?
I find it interesting that your 'grand mother' sized clock has the two upper dials especially if it is only "5" foot tall.
At least you could do this without taking up the sun room for months.
Follow your heart!
The movement he used was a triple chime, cable driven movement. The extra dials above the main dial selected the chime and the other I think selected silence/night feature. I can't find anything quite like it today in such a small size! The cut out in the door is only about 7.5 by 9.5 inches and there's not a lot of room in that bonnet to go bigger.
I did find a quality Kieninger mechanical movement with Westminster chimes only that takes a moon dial of a size that is compatible. The price will need to be discussed with the Finance Minister!
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:13 pm
by algale
Ok, I am going to take a crack at building that hood out of pine or something else inexpensive. If I can figure that out, I will invest in the movement and likely some walnut, and build the real deal. This could take a couple of years at the rate I build! So stay tuned!
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:17 pm
by charlese
Way to go, Al!
Time is no issue as it is all woodworking! You know - that fun hobby.
Re: A Slow Clock (Build) To The Past -- Can I Do This?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:37 pm
by rjent
For one, I have complete faith in you!
Like others have said, go for it!