Occam's (or Ockham's) Razor or the law of parsimony. A problem should be stated in its basic and simplest terms. In science, the simplest theory that fits the facts of a problem is the one that should be selected. (from http://www.2think.org/occams_razor.shtml)
In other words, the simplest explanation is probably the correct one.
Scott's Razor...
1) A semi-dull instrument that I cut my face with.
2) The simplest way to do something in blacksmithing is probably the method I will try last.
Well, I decided tonight when I went to clean up from working earlier to try and make a wheel using the bending bar I described in a previous entry. After two hours I have a completed circle welded closed. It is close to a perfect circle, about 12 inches across with a diameter varience of probably no more than 1/4". I did a little cleanup but not an extensive amount.
Only two hours to do pretty much a complete circle... I will get faster at it as I go. I'm going to clean up the circle a bit more. Sometime this week, hopefully I will be able to try and add the spokes. If that goes okay, truing up the circle and gear cutting come next. I don't plan on using this particular gear in the clock. This is simply a proof of concept.
After this evening, I have no doubts that I will eventually be able to make the clock. I hope for about a year from now. Realistically, more like 18 months to 2 years.
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