Frame closer to being done.

Spent some more time on the forge.  I started by finishing up the peen work.  I also went back and did cleanup on all of the peens from the other day.  I needed to do the cleanup because I had left a little "wiggle room" in case I needed to adjust the frame.  The frame is very securely together now.  I cannot get it to shift at all.

Next, I straightened out one of the end pins that had gotten a little bent during the closing up of the frame.  That looks pretty good now.

Finally, I did a test cleaning and finishing of one post.  I simply wire brushed it then treated it with beeswax.  I want to see how it comes out before I continue.  I might go for a mix of linseed and beeswax to ensure a more thorough protection coat.

Then, when I got inside, I had a surprise waiting for me.  The author of the articles that I have been using as my primary source of information had sent me an email.  I've mentioned him before but this email was very encouraging.  To his knowledge, no one has ever tried to reproduce this style of clock using period techniques.  He gave me some strong words of encouragement and offered to answer any technical questions that I might have.  :)