Standard 5/8" glass marbles. Size consistency is critical, so best buy a bag of 100 or so and classify them with dial calipers, choosing a group of the most similar diameters.
Thanks John for the kind comment,I have saw Your clocks and mechanisms that You have built from Claytons designs and i must say , a true display of Excellent woodworking Craftsmanship,and again this is one excellent video ,keep up The Great work on the way You build clocks,Tim
That's very kind Tim, and a high compliment coming from the one who added that brilliant second hand to the Toucan. I've built several of Clayton's creations, but the Marble Strike is the hands-down popular favorite. Regards, John.
Giuseppe, what a kind compliment. Thank you. I am swept away by your clock-building artistry, so a compliment from you is of exceeding high value. And thanks also for a fine new word: occostamento -- we should have such a useful word in English.
Good luck with Simplicity! It was my first clock, and it has been the most reliable. Incidentally, Marble Strike duplicates the basic wheel plan of Simplicity.
John...a truly magnificent video production! Just beautiful visually, and the narration is wonderful. I even got a quilt pattern plug!!!! Thanks so much. Clayton is sure a lucky guy in the friend department.
A perfect example of engineering as art. I am sure you are very happy with the outcome of this project. This clock gives you yet another valid reason to feel superior when showing off to your friends.
Magnificent job on your clock and a beautiful explanation of how this mechanism works. The other varied mechanisms you show at the end of your video are also a testiment to your amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing this video.
The clocks I've seen on YouTube have been totally amazing... this is one of the best.
grundgemonster 2 weeks ago
what size marbles does this use?
byugrad1024 5 months ago
Standard 5/8" glass marbles. Size consistency is critical, so best buy a bag of 100 or so and classify them with dial calipers, choosing a group of the most similar diameters.
jhilgen 5 months ago
Thanks John for the kind comment,I have saw Your clocks and mechanisms that You have built from Claytons designs and i must say , a true display of Excellent woodworking Craftsmanship,and again this is one excellent video ,keep up The Great work on the way You build clocks,Tim
61066clocks 8 months ago
Absolutely wonderful video of this clock, and outstanding job of bringing this beauty to life.I want to build this in the near future, great job,Tim
61066clocks 8 months ago
That's very kind Tim, and a high compliment coming from the one who added that brilliant second hand to the Toucan. I've built several of Clayton's creations, but the Marble Strike is the hands-down popular favorite. Regards, John.
jhilgen 8 months ago
Incidentally, Tim, there's a video of my newest clock just posted on my page.
John
jhilgen 8 months ago
very nice
aa6757 10 months ago
Accostamento = combination !!!! :-)
lamawoodenclock 11 months ago
very nice occostamento the fine workmanship of wood and plexi
lamawoodenclock 11 months ago
Giuseppe, what a kind compliment. Thank you. I am swept away by your clock-building artistry, so a compliment from you is of exceeding high value. And thanks also for a fine new word: occostamento -- we should have such a useful word in English.
jhilgen 11 months ago
I love it! And a great job on the HD video too. I may try this one someday. I'm currently making my first Boyer clock, Simplicity.
sjord7 1 year ago
Good luck with Simplicity! It was my first clock, and it has been the most reliable. Incidentally, Marble Strike duplicates the basic wheel plan of Simplicity.
jhilgen 1 year ago
Great job on the clock and vid.
I love them both!
lcradcpt 1 year ago
John...a truly magnificent video production! Just beautiful visually, and the narration is wonderful. I even got a quilt pattern plug!!!! Thanks so much. Clayton is sure a lucky guy in the friend department.
quilty1987 1 year ago
A perfect example of engineering as art. I am sure you are very happy with the outcome of this project. This clock gives you yet another valid reason to feel superior when showing off to your friends.
adrianiredale 1 year ago
Magnificent job on your clock and a beautiful explanation of how this mechanism works. The other varied mechanisms you show at the end of your video are also a testiment to your amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing this video.
moalanikai 1 year ago
Outstanding job! Thank you for sharing your art with us and keep that dust a flyin' :)
CatfishAlan 1 year ago
Thanks, Alan! The art comes from Clayton -- the rest is mere craft. But we do have fun building these contraptions, don't we?
jhilgen 1 year ago