Figured Maple gears are glued sections (12) and router cut with a single use router bit of my own design.
This clock is a one of a kind design. It was built for a Jeweler in Chester, PA. The escape mechanism is a Graham design and the woods are Painted Poplar, Figured Maple and Gabon Ebony. The wire rope is brass. The pendulum weight is leaded crystal. The piece of maple used in the pendulum came from the WWII London Headquarters of Gen Eisenhower. I was lucky enough to be stationed in London (2000-2003) when reconstruction was ongoing. It keeps near perfect time +/- 2 minutes/week depending on humidity.
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Figured Maple gears are glued sections (12) and router cut with a single use router bit of my own design.
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The clock face is 12 sections of Gabon Ebony separated by slivers of maple.
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The weigts are turned canisters filled with 11 pounds of #8 lead shot.
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The M5 "Contemporary" Clock. All wood construction and a Swarovski crystal glass pendulum weight.
Comments
Charles your clock is outstanding I think if i where in the same room with it i could lose time watching the gear movement.. glade to have seen it .. Happy holidays .. Mike
A truly excellent clock - wonderful craftsmanship!
Thanks for sharing it :-)
Happy New Year
Jerry
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