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06 Sep

Pocket chronometer animation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] John Redfern is an antiquarian horologist, animator and film-maker, with more than 40 years experience as a restorer and 25 years of animation and filming; working with some of the finest and most interesting clocks in the world. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]This six-minute film of a pocket chronometer shows just some of the techniques that can be used to examine and explain a complex mechanism.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

14 Apr

Lost Trades Fair

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Lost Trades Fair venue changed this year to a new home at Bendigo’s race track. The show had previously been at Kyneton's race track but the venue had become a little small for the numbers of people attending. It was with a little trepidation that a few of the usual suspects headed up to Bendigo for the March long weekend. At this point I should...

14 Apr

Model Engineers Expo

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Held on October 5th and 6th of 2019, The Melbourne Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Expo was the chance for the AAHS to show the mechanics of clockwork and to see what Melbourne offers in various model, machines and engineering marvel. Thanks to Graham Carr for his collection of Clock parts and complete clocks that he has made which made up a large part of...

06 Apr

Astro-skeleton clock update

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Are you ready for a stunning visual feast?Mark Frank's astro-skeleton clock project is almost beyond belief. Visit his web site for the full story or warm up your very own "Big Screen" and log into his Youtube channel. WARNING: View with extreme caution as addiction is quite likely! Enjoy. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_image_gallery type="slider" image_frame="no" autoplay="3" slide_animation="slide" pretty_photo="no" navigation="yes" pagination="yes" images="7116,7121,7124,7118,7120,7122" image_size="large"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

01 Dec

Regulating a pendulum clock

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Figures shown are the amount you need to change the pendulum length to adjust for a clock running fast or slow by 1 minute a day. If slow shorten the pendulum, if fast lengthen feed. ...

01 Dec

Scimitar Skeleton Clock

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Club member, Trevor Herbstreit, recently won the Gold Medal for Experimental Timepiece Designs at the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors 2018 National Convention in York, PA, USA. Trevor designed this clock as both a Modern Artistic Impression and Practical Timepiece that is fit for purpose. As a completed item in its finely crafted, yet simplistically designed case, it is apparent that it would display...

01 Dec

Lost Trades Fair

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The AAHS will again be exhibiting and demonstrating at this year’s fair. A great opportunity to promote our club and supplement our knowledge & skills. ...

01 Dec

Is the world’s largest Wooden Tower Clock?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Contentedly ticking away in a specially built shed in Nannup, Western Australia, is possibly the largest working wooden tower clock in the world. Read the full story.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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