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Bought as a "build your own clock" kit for my great grandfather in the 1980's,  legend has it that he never got it running before he passed away. So it sat abandoned in pieces for 30 years attracting dust, as well as great interest from a young boy who loved all things mechanical. Well now that young boy is all grown up and has a machine shop. So let's see if I can bring this beauty to life!

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PATREON - Resurrecting the Phoenix Clock || INHERITANCE MACHINING

Growing up with my grandparents I was always intrigued by the mysterious wooden clock in their attic. It was in pieces so I wasn’t sure exactly what it looked like but I could tell it was an open design skeleton clock where you could see the gears and escapement. So naturally my gearhead self was fascinated. The legend behind the clock was that it was bought as a clock kit for my great-grandfather in the ‘80s. He was able to get it all together, but he passed away before he could get it fully running. So for 30 years it sat in that attic. It wasn’t until 3 years ago that I could try my hand at it, but being neither a clockmaker or horologist, I didn’t have much luck getting it to move longer than a couple minutes. But today I aim to change that! #inheritancemachining #machineshop #hobbymachinist Patreon (Early Access + Ad Free + Drawings) - https://www.patreon.com/inheritancemachining Drawings Store - https://inheritancemachining.com/?product_tag=drawings Merch: https://inheritance-machining.myspreadshop.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inheritancemachining/ Website - https://inheritancemachining.com/ Thank you again to the Micrometer level Patreon members listed at the end of the video! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:31 Nearly Lost Forever 3:13 I’m No Horologist 5:46 Well That was Easy 8:13 The Great Escape(ment) 12:09 Test Cuts Prohibited 13:49 No “Turning” Back 15:27 That’s Not Wood... 17:04 A Lack of Planning 19:29 Gettin' Lucky 20:47 Fine Tuning 23:50 A New Record! FAQ Camera: Canon 90D camera with Rode Videomic Pro+ with wind shield Voiceover: Heil Sound "The FIN" mic with a pop filter and a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 preamp. Editing: Final Cut Pro X Intro Song: Way Back Way Back When (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/SQxEhTVi9I/\ https://youtu.be/LjPoxKuW5lo © 2023 Inheritance Machining, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Michael Faragher

Love almost everything about this! Heritage project, wood finishing, precision design and machining, it's all great! Something made in my lifetime sitting around for 30 years, that just makes me feel old. Great work all around! Just make sure to clean the wood chips out of your machines. Moisture and all.

Jose Rodriguez

Don't feel guilty about making projects about tools for the job and improvements in your machines, we love them. But peppering some different projects, like this one, adds another cool dimension to your channel. Excellent job as usual!

Ralph McCoy

Next time you should use Old Brown Glue if disassembly is needed just use warm water. No harm no foul. Ralph

PJ

Wonderful Brandon! Really Nice the way you methodically ferreted out the issues and solved them best way in keeping with the provenance!! GGPa would be proud I'm sure! Thanks for the nice ride through time. Hat Tip, ~PJ

Dennis Shubitowski

Wonderful, meaningful project. Love this channel and so happy to support you!

legendary.jerry@gmail.com

I’m very disappointed that there was nothing added to the box of shame and that there were no side projects! Joking aside, this clock is awesome. I purchased a 100-year old antique mantle clock a few months ago that didn’t survive the trip over the pond from England. Maybe I’ll get around to cracking it open and fixing it now.

Allen Guindon

Brilliant. What a nice move from metal chips to wood chips. And such a beautiful tribute to your grandfather once again. Thank you!

Drokles21

I always loved pendulum clocks. At least the sound of them but my biggest issue with them is that I can’t sleep near them because of the ticking. I have the same problem with normal clocks which tick. It is annoying but I still do love the look of those old clocks. Especially the bornholmerur. That might just be because of me being biased as I am Danish and that clock is made in Denmark. But clock rant aside it was a nice video and cool to see some wood turning

Jeffrey Spoor

Great job Brandon. Looking forward to your next adventure!

Inheritance Machining

Thanks as always, Jose! Every once in a while I have to have an excuse to actually use the tools I make for something from the "outside" 😂

Inheritance Machining

Funny having the clock running now I never notice it unless I intentionally listen for it. Then again I'm not sleeping anywhere near it haha those bornholmerurs are definitely beautiful pieces. Hopefully this wont be my only foray into horology. Thanks!

Rvator

Just joined and now have my wife hooked on all things IM. Would really enjoy another clock project based on this adventure! Best content. Your production quality is just incredible. Would equate it to Why Files and Bourbon Moth. Thank you!

Rvator

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