After taking a break from the earlier blacksmithing, I decided to do a bit more work and managed to get the first of four end pins made and installed on the frame. These pins are used to hold vertical frame pieces that the axles for the clock rest on. They are just simple tabs that the end pieces will be attached to using a wedge similar to what I used for the strike arm supports. Anyway, here is a pic of the end piece prior to cleanup. It is the middle of the bar on the left side of the picture. Also, the wedged strike arm support can be seen on the right side of the picture.
A chronicle of my attempts to create an early clock using only traditional techniques.
Monday, October 23, 2006
End pins, 1 down, 3 to go.
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I have to ask- how snug is the frame at this point?
The frame is still fairly tight. However, I cannot permenately secure the frame until I make a few more parts. Once I do that, I should be able to make it nice and square and snug.
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