In Part 4 of the Tekippe Regulator Build, I focus on one of the most important stages of the project: cutting the half hour wheel.

This video takes you through my process for cutting the blank and cutting the wheel. I’ll show you the tools I use, how I set up for the cut, and how this stage fits into the overall build of this precision regulator clock.

Whether you’re an experienced horologist or simply interested in mechanical timekeeping, this episode offers a detailed look at clock wheel making as part of a long-term project to build a high-quality regulator.

Watch the full Tekippe Regulator series here:

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Welcome to Part 3 of my Tekippe Regulator Clock build series!

In this video, I machine and assemble the precision pendulum—the heart of the clock and key to accurate timekeeping. From material selection to final assembly,

Whether you’re a fan of horology, mechanical engineering, or DIY craftsmanship, this episode dives into the technical details and careful machining involved in building a clock from scratch.

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Welcome to Part 2 of my precision clock build series, where I'm constructing the Tekippe Regulator, a high-accuracy, weight-driven pendulum clock.

In this episode, I focus on machining and fitting the pendulum mounting bracket—a crucial support structure that will hold the pendulum perfectly aligned and stable. Precision is everything in a regulator clock, and this stage of the build sets the foundation for accurate timekeeping.

Whether you're into horology, clock restoration, or DIY mechanical projects, this video shows the detailed process of creating and assembling a key component of a precision regulator clock.

👉 Make sure to subscribe to follow the full build of the Tekippe Regulator Clock.
🕰 Part 1: https://youtu.be/5dxwHT3aY2o
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Welcome to the first episode in my new build series: the Tekippe Simple Regulator – a beautifully designed precision clock by Bernard Tekippe.

This isn’t just any pendulum clock. In an interesting design twist, the pallets are mounted directly to the pendulum, delivering impulse straight from the escape wheel without a crutch or arbor. It’s an interesting approach aimed at improving timekeeping accuracy—and I’ll be machining every part of it from raw stock.

In this video, I introduce the project, share a bit of background on Tekippe’s unique design and start the build.

None of this would have been possible without the excellent work of Steve7750 on the NAWCC forum, who started replicating Bernard’s clock and drawing up the plans. He has been kind enough to share his drawings and models! I will try and keep referencing him, but any 3d model or CAD drawing you see are his and he has given me permission to use them in the vids. Thanks Steve!

Link to the NAWCC thread: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/tekippe-precision-regulator.151280/

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After building my own miniature tower clock, I wanted to measure how accurate it really is—so I built a DIY pendulum timer from scratch!

This project uses an ESP32, a GPS module for atomic time sync, and environmental sensors to analyse the beat interval of the pendulum with microsecond precision. It’s inspired by commercial systems like the MicroSet and eTimer, but fully custom and extensible.

In this video, I show how it works, how I built it, and what it reveals about my clock’s performance.

Full code and build notes: https://raynerd.co.uk/clock-pendulum-timer/

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A little video showing the lever feed in action and how the lever feed can be switched out for the standard lead screw. #engineering #metalworking #diy #clock #horology #homeworkshop #clockmaking #handmade #mechanicalclock

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