Please help me identify this clock movement

Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:23 pm     Post subject: Please help me identify this clock movement

Recently i have found an antique from my childhood that i used to be very fascinated with. It has a mechanical clock movement in it. The Plate Size is 2 and 1/4". Is there any chance that any of you could help me identify this movement so i can get a similar one? I am trying to reproduce this machine so i need another movement. Any Help Will be appreciated. There is a link below of a picture of the movement. Thanks
http://www.nationaljukebox.com/movement1.jpg
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:18 pm     Post subject:

Why do you need another movement? Why not clean, bush, and oil this one?

Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:36 pm     Post subject:

Because "I am trying to reproduce this machine". There is nothing wrong with this one. It works fine. I need another one just like it. Can you help me identify it?

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:36 pm     Post subject:

It will be almost impossible to find another movement just like that one. A time only clock movement may work, but some modification would have to take place. The verge would need to be removed, and a fly such as the one one the movement in the picture would have to be made and installed. It could also be done using the strike side of a movement which already has a fly (governor). The fly in the picture is large and outside the movement, so the speed may vary considerably. A large outside fly may have to be made. The opposite side of the movement does not show in the picture, so I can not see how the movement runs the machine. That part would have to be built also. It could be done, but lots of work!!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:03 pm     Post subject:

Thanks for this info. I understand now. Can I hire you or someone else to make this for me? It does not have to be exact. If you look at the picture, you will see a wood wheel with nails sticking out. That wheel acts like a cam. As it turns, it times this machine. One full revolution, shuts the machine down. It is activated by the weight of a coin. The position of the winder and the fly does not matter because I can modify the machine to accept this. I can provide more pictures, but I cannot send the movement. Here is a youtube video of the machine. I appreciate your help and your comments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkEQQJqhXMQ

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:16 pm     Post subject:

I am in Louisiana. Where are you?

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:57 pm     Post subject:

I'm in upstate NY near Albany.

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:09 pm     Post subject:

There should be clock people in your area. Put out a search on all the clock forums. Someone should respond.

Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:35 am     Post subject:

ebay has a book on making them

http://cgi.ebay.com/HOW-TO-BUILD-CLOCKWORK-&-MOVING-TOYS---TOY-MAKER-PLANS_W0QQitemZ370135964428QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081227?IMSfp=TL081227113006r37932