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I am looking for resources and information to build a clockwork mechanism with a weight that drives the rotation similar to what was used in a lighthouse.

I would like to build a demonstration piece for the museum. 

Kurt

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Kurt Sigmund
Museum Associate
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
St. Johns FL
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The Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, Maine, would be a good place to start..

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Colin Windhorst PhD

Original Message:
Sent: 02-15-2016 10:40 AM
From: Kurt Sigmund
Subject: Gears

I am looking for resources and information to build a clockwork mechanism with a weight that drives the rotation similar to what was used in a lighthouse.

I would like to build a demonstration piece for the museum. 

Kurt

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Kurt Sigmund
Museum Associate
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
St. Johns FL
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Hello Kurt,

If you're trying to build something functional and reliable, but not necessarily "old looking," then I'd suggest looking at industrial supply places like McMaster-Carr   Another idea is the folks that supply parts for robotics competitions, and the only one that springs to mind is Andy Mark, here is their page on gears, http://www.andymark.com/Gears-s/85

If you really want a project you could use CAD and draw up what you want and 3-D print it, but the printing could take months!

Good luck and have fun!

.

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Curtis Morris
Exhibits Manager
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Springdale AR

Original Message:
Sent: 02-16-2016 06:18 AM
From: Colin Windhorst
Subject: Gears

The Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, Maine, would be a good place to start..

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Colin Windhorst PhD

Kurt,

Can you clarify, are you looking for resources so you can build it yourself? Or, are you looking for someone to build it for you?

A book just popped up on my radar: 507 Mechanical Movements its on Amazon, It could be a good place to start. 

McMasrer Carr is great for everything under the sun mechanical. as long as you know what you are building.

Real gears can get expensive, You could look to your local university or a local fab shop to see if someone could 3D print the gears in colors that would help your demonstration. 

lastly, I have worked with the folks at Kidzibits in Minnesota a bunch, they would likely be able to build a piece for you if that is what you are looking for.

Good Luck!

Bart

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Bart Hays
Senior Exhibition Designer
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey CA

Original Message:
Sent: 02-15-2016 10:40 AM
From: Kurt Sigmund
Subject: Gears

I am looking for resources and information to build a clockwork mechanism with a weight that drives the rotation similar to what was used in a lighthouse.

I would like to build a demonstration piece for the museum. 

Kurt

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Kurt Sigmund
Museum Associate
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
St. Johns FL
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