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[url=]http://www.emperorclock.com/[/url]
This is the place, right?
How tough is to build one of these? Is it assembly, or is woodworking involved?
I am envious, but I assume that this is probably beyond my "4-H Birdhouse" skills.
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Yes thats their web site, I would recommend you request one of their printed catalogs. Their web site doesn't really have much.
Its basically just assembly, sanding, and finishing. The parts are all cut. Some trim parts are too long and you need to trim to fit. The mitres are already cut. Trim cuts can be done with a 90 degree mitre. When I was done with assembly some trim parts projected beyond the rear of the case so I had to sand them down flush with a pad sander.
You need to be able to understand exploded parts diagrams, mostly follow directions. If you scew up a trim piece beyond hope you can get replacements.
The most difficult assembly step for me was installing the internal rails that support the movement. If these are not correctly located, then the dial will not be centered up/down in the case. I decided to err a little 'low' and then used wood shims to bring the dial up to the exact center.
The only power tool you really need is a drill, with countersinks and pilot holes being a must.
Oh I almost forgot, I'm getting "minute of minute" accuracy [smoke]