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A Mini Tower Clock
John MacArthur:
I love your work in general, but this one and Kim's really have my interest.
Johnny
Sanjay F:
Wow - this is guna be a good'un :popcorn: :ThumbsUp:
crueby:
Thanmks guys! And for future fun based on this one, I'm thinking of adding a steam/air winding engine to wind it up (optional, still would have the normal key winder). Iniital thoughts were a v-twin joys valve engine, large bore, but two issues: 1, it would obstruct the view of the front of the clock, 2) did simulations on the Joy valve mechanism, and its a very touchy design to change dimensions on, decided that its not worth the risk. I may go with one of the set of slew/crowd engines also on my to-build-someday list. They are lower/more compact. A gear reduction to a chain drive would be needed. But, that can all be decided after the clock is ticking away...
PJPickard:
To echo, love all your work but really looking forward to this one. I have Wilding's book and have thought about doing this exact thing!(not having a cupola for the dial!)
crueby:
--- Quote from: PJPickard on October 23, 2025, 11:39:22 PM ---To echo, love all your work but really looking forward to this one. I have Wilding's book and have thought about doing this exact thing!(not having a cupola for the dial!)
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Great to have you following along! Since it was compiled from a lot of articles over years, the book can be a bit hard to follow and find things, but there is a lot of great info there.
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