Bryans Clock machine

[mei-mei]

Hi BP, yes that is the one but if you read the previous posts the question was about the measurement, as the one I have here is not central but aprox 50mm off central. I was just checking to see if that was right. By the way did you sort out pics of the duomatt bits?

[13rebel]

I have just measured mine: the top of the cabinet is approximately 18 inches long, the button is 9 inches from the end, so in that regard it is central, but the top is about 10 inches deep and the button is 8 1/2 inches from the back, immediately in front of the coin entry. If yours is nowhere near this measurement then I suggest you post a photo of the top and we go from there.

[13rebel]

Just looked at Treefrogs photo in this thread and it shows the skill stop in the (seemingly) correct position so I don't know quite what can be 50mm off central.

[mei-mei]

My apologies should have read 5mm slip of the finger.

[bryans fan]

This is a scanned photo (on paper not digital!) of my clock, from during its restoration. Hope this helps. Presently I can't get to the machine.

[mei-mei]

Brilliant thank you so much, Mei-mei

[gameswat]

These were hand built and assembled machines so they are often all over the place, 5mm is nothing and well within acceptable limits, not noticeable in the photo. That is unless the button it's jamming up or not working? Then you may have issues with the wood having moved slightly.

[badpenny]

Presently I can't get to the machine.

You need a better Brief, courts tend to be more lenient about parole over Christmas.

[mei-mei]

Sorry but I don't always understand your jokes B.P.? And today is no exception

[badpenny]

Panic ye not, you're in good company ..... along with the rest of the membership.
As for the photos of the Duomat bits I've got, I'll do them tomorrow and post straight off ..... promise.

bp

[mei-mei]

Phew, glad I'm not the only thick one. Cheers B.P. look forward to seeing them. Mei-mei

[coppinpr]

BP's jokes are the funniest and cleverest jokes ever conceived, ...I say this because at the moment he has a Columbia Deluxe bandit he's un-jammed for me and I'm hoping he will take a long look at an electric exciter I've bought but can't get to work and need for my "Electric Amuser".

[mei-mei]

'BP's jokes are the funniest and cleverest jokes ever conceived'

ahhhh back scratching, I know it well!!!!!

[pennymachines]

BP was implying that our dear friend's plea, "presently I can't get to the machine" arose because he was detained during Her Majesty's pleasure. The queen's speech now concluded, he should be at liberty again. I hope that clears things up.

[john t peterson]

Her Majesty's pleasure

As a Yank, I find the phrase perplexing. What pleasures a 90 year old woman? And don't say Prince Phillip. That ship sailed long ago.

J Peterson
Lost in translation in America

[bryans fan]

'BP's jokes are the funniest and cleverest jokes ever conceived'

ahhhh back scratching, I know it well!!!!!

I was thinking the very same thing, only lower and involving kissing! Oh shit the screws are coming, now where can I hide my phone?

[mei-mei]

'Her Majesty's pleasure'

I hope you guys are all kidding cos up until now I had thought the people in this forum to be intelligent, helpful, pleasant and forgiving. It is funny how quickly things can change!

[bryans fan]

[mei-mei]

Hi, right I am getting down to the nitty gritty here on the mechenism. Does anyone have a spare arm that the penny sits on, that rotates when the hand held dial is rotated. Mine is broken in two places. Or any suggestions on how to manufacture one? Pic of the broken one below.

[arrgee]

I hope you guys are all kidding cos up until now I had thought the people in this forum to be intelligent, helpful, pleasant and forgiving

Do not be put off m-m, all of those simple adjectives apply, humour on this site can often be wicked and warped.