The walrus?

Ladies & Gentlemen,

"The time has come," the clock-man said,
"To talk of many tings:
Of screws and nuts and Araldite,
Of fusees and of springs
And while the clock is running hot
And whether nuts have wings."

As I slide more into retirement, considering as alternatives my preference for photography and genealogy, I must say to everyone who has contributed towards resolving my many clock issues - THANK YOU!

I shall of course, keep a watchful eye on the very entertaining ME forums, and will certainly aim to respond to any personal messages.

Regards to all,

Sam

Hello again Dick,

I began to cringe when I thought of your clock being washed in the sink. That’s taking damping to extremes.

In my case, my dear wife has been following my clock’s progress and has seen much of the effort being put into this latest (and final) sprucing. That’s hardly surprising since much of the work was carried out on the dining table, suitably protected of course.

Hi Ian,

Thanks for asking. Perhaps I should first refer you to - The case for clocks

Since a glass dome was not an option, I toyed around with various alternatives, bearing in mind the need for the case to breath. The range of (indoor) temperatures here in Melbourne, is quite broad, and dust can also be a significant problem too.

Finally, a trip up the road to the local glazier proved most rewarding. Although it was certainly not his main line of business, he told me that he was used to making cases in the way I would like. His price was remarkably low, barely costing much more than the glass. All the edges had been ground off, and there was hardly a sign of the silicone adhesive.

I should try again, to see if I can get something worth looking at.