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Boxerfan

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4. There is a Lignum Vitae clock in England that has run continuously for over 400 years

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Sun Nov 10, 2019, 12:03 AM

Nov 2019

And I only remember seeing a feature on it. I could not find it in a google search.

But what impressed me is the Ironwood bearings never needed lubrication-ever.
That would be a fun one & they do have wood clock kits-but they are not hugely accurate to my knowledge.

Have fun!

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Anyone do wood mechanical models? [View all] Maxheader Nov 2019 OP

VERY cool! MyOwnPeace Nov 2019 #1

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Heavy Metal!! Maxheader Nov 2019 #5

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