i look for clock keys at antique shops, or i buy a 20 dollar clock, strip it for parts and the key. the key should have a large enough opening to accommodate a 1/4 rod which i grind to a square this gear attached to the ratchet, is not easy to find, it comes out of an old brownie movie camera. i like it because of the universal gear ratio and also the 1/4 inch shaft collar. the spring also has a 1/4 inch collar so its a great find…….i look for this brownie camera at thrift stores or antique shops and take it apart right at the counter . this black barrel before the ratchet houses the spring, its previous use housed a large spring which ran a Victrola. I look for table top gramophones in antique stores or flea markets, i then strip out all useful part. old clocks are great for part as wellthis front shaft is the location of the cams, i am shaping the cams currentlyaccess door for spring grease or replacement well as you can see, i removed the wood and opted for a simple brass plate. i try to keep it simple and have it ready for repair if need be. this is a sturdy set up, its ready to be attached to the ratchetthe main components, ratchet and governor i cut this governor chassis out of a gramophone this is the tricky part for me, the governor seen here came out of a Victrola, i had to make a chassis to hold it firmly. the small gear seen here was found. i take allot of things apart searching for gears and leavers the spring is attached to the 1/4 inch rod which goes through the ratchet assembly I make the ratchet from scratch, cut aluminum, brass wheel found at a yard sale and the gear you see on the other side was taken out of an old movie camera, the rod sticking out will be ground to a square to accommodate a clock key. simple stuff don’t you think?
