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John:
Nicely cut. I see some awfully small spokes in there somewhere.

Art

Nicely done John..
Please show a picture if you can when your done, would like to see results.


Cheers
Bob

Hi,
Yes there are some very small spokes in there I reduced the minimum size on pinion in GT that would still produce spokes (down to 1" if I remember correctly).  Its the same spoke pattern as on the drive wheel - just smaller.  Since my spindle is very small and driven by an RC motor I can't handle anything bigger than 1/8" cutter.  These components were all cut with a 1/16 router bit at 60 imp. 

I've had to leave the "bush" so it will be some time before I can go and play again but I will post when It gets done.  Ultimately it will be spring driven and I have no idea how long it will run. We'll see.


John

I had a little time last night and was able to get the vanes installed.
The vanes were styled after one Mr. Roy's pieces.
I think I will call this machine Sunset.

Randy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZArdOa9FZI

Excellent job Randy. I like it.
Let us know how your family and friends react. I'm
curious about that. Yours looks as good as mine, and
Ive had great reaction, everyone seems to like it and get
mystified by it. On the other hand Ive heard
some say that their wives wouldn't allow it in the house.
  (My wife is pretty picky about decorating, but loves the ticker
and my first wooden clock. )

  I say hang it with pride, Ill bet you get hints about making one for others...

ARt

My wife vetoed the idea of putting it in the house.  She hates the click! 
I may just build one and put it on the bedroom wall 

"I may just build one and put it on the bedroom wall"

LOL

Great job Randy, looks awesome and appears to work well too.. I agree, most who have seen it, wants one...

Cheers
Bob

Hello,

I made a 3D model to understand how it all goes together. I hope this helps clear up things a bit. I did make PDF?s but there are a few minor modifications as you can see in the video.

Also: Thanks to Ed R. for the help.

YouTube Title =  Scimitar 3D      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNUfhvE4xE

Best Regards,
BillJ

Bill:

  Most excellent. Man, that was a lot of work, kudo's.. It probably clears up tons of questions
people might have. Thanks for the work, I do appreciate it.

Art

That will save others a lot of thinking and guessing also a super nice job on both the modeling and the ticker.