Anyone own a small lathe, favor required.

[Tony S]

Personally I’d have it made out of surgical steel, less chance of verdigris around the nether regions.

 

[Rob.]

I had the brass lying around, and the original weight is brass.

Yes its not the neatest solution, but I'm limited in space. hence making it longer rather than wider. Once I've worked out the exact weight I need, I will probably re make out or one solid block. It's a bit trial and error currently. Proving to be quite interesting.  

 

[ruston]

I had the brass lying around, and the original weight is brass.

Yes its not the neatest solution, but I'm limited in space. hence making it longer rather than wider. Once I've worked out the exact weight I need, I will probably re make out or one solid block. It's a bit trial and error currently. Proving to be quite interesting.  

I cheated.

 This is one of three from a full size clock.

 The hook sits on a pulley and pulls the steel wire down.

 The top and bottom cap come off , and the inside is filled with weights.

It is ten inches long , and two and a half in diameter, and will weigh over two pounds.  :Blushing

 

[Rob.]

That's a good idea Ruston. 

Clearly this clock is smaller than your's and only requires one weight. The case etc.. was all built by my Grandad in his shed, trying to keep the look an feel of it something similar. 

I never met the bloke, he died fairly young in life from complications surrounding an injury received in the war. (They left a 6" piece of shrapnel inside of him)    

 

[ruston]

That's a great story , and nice that you are doing that.

 I can dismantle that and post you pics , But I am certain you will know how it is done.

I'm out of scoobs, you deserve one.

 

[steptoe]

That's a great story , and nice that you are doing that.

 I can dismantle that and post you pics , But I am certain you will know how it is done.

I'm out of scoobs, you deserve one.

I'll help you out there @ruston

 

[ruston]

I'll help you out there @ruston

Nice. Thank you.