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In 2004, after considerable research and a deep breath I began working on my first mechanical clock. My father, in a huge gesture of support, had given me a used mill and lathe on the previous Christmas, complete with an indexing plate and gear tooth cutters. This first clock would be a huge leap of faith. The amount of detail I chose to incorporate would result in a very time consuming art project that had no guarantees of working when it was finished. Over a year later "No.1" ticked for the first time, and not only was all of the work validated, but I was fueled by the success enough to continue making clocks. No.1 is a weight driven single train clock movement. It's equipped with a recoil escapement and a one second pendulum. Each chain link was designed differently, and then cut one by one with a handheld piercing saw. The four bolts on the front holding the frame together, along with all of the internal screws, are hand threaded with dies and ground to shape with a rotary tool. When adjusted properly, this clock is accurate within 2 minutes a week. Because of sentimental value, this clock is not for sale. Daily DeviationGiven 2008-07-07No.1-1 by ~ericfreitas. Mechanical clock machined from 353 engravers' brass, entirely handmade from the mechanism to the frame, even to the individually designed and hand-pierced chain links. (Suggested by ~LynxDaemon and Featured by `Kitten-of-Woe) |
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June 29, 2008
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What metal did you use for it?
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It's all machined from 353 'engravers brass'.
It does in fact tell time within a couple minutes a week. Being my first attempt at clockmaking I was happy that it worked at all! This was one of those insane ideas that I just couldn't resist. I've finished five mechanicals so far, look for more pics soon.
Nice photography!
-E
I'll be posting more pics soon, and ericfreitas.com will be live in less than a week. Hope to hear from you again!
By the way, love the quote! I'll have to save that one.
Regards
-E
Also, ericfreitas.com will be live in a few days; take a look.
Nice drawings! Love the 'Bowtie, harlequinbelle style' pic.
Regards,
-E
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