Waterbury Schoolhouse Clock Plans

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:43 am     Post subject: Waterbury Schoolhouse Clock Plans

I am nearing completion of five Waterbury Schoolhouse clocks from your plans. I originally purchased two component kits and have just purchased three more.

I find the plans well done, but there is something more I need. For final assembly I see an assembly diagram but it isn't dimensioned for placement of the subassemblies; i.e., the positioning of the bezel frame and the glass frame. If I don't see something I'm missing I plan to just position these elements as best I can figure, which means I'll position them by eye as close to the assembly drawing as I can.

Have I missed something? Have I mislaid some instructions in the months since I got the plans? Some guidance here would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:11 pm     Post subject:

The bottom pediment assembly (I believe Item 5) is what will dictate where the pendulum frame (Item 6) goes. The bottom of the pediment frame assembly should be butted against the top surface of your bottom pediment assembly.

The bow tie piece (Item 7) will seat so that it is butted against the top surface of the pendulum frame (Item 6). The bottom edge of the Octagon frame assembly (Item 9) will be flush with the bottom edge of the bow tie piece (Item 7).

Of course, all pieces should be centered side to side on the frame assembly. Hope this helps...