u/Livid-Construction14

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What machines do I need to make my own wheels and pinions?

Recently, at my university I took a milling class. We learned to operate a Fehlmann P18. This really kicked off my enthusiasm for mechanical contraptions and clockwork mechanisms. This gave me the Idea to make a simple weight-driven clock out of brass. I have been reading and have a more or less clear idea on how the gear train, escapement mechanism and pendulum should be designed; the problem is I don't know what machines I need to build my own gears. 

I haven't found much information online; however I've read a watchmakers lathe or a mill can be used. What are affordable machines you recommend I use? Should I buy a fly cutter?, what drill bits do I need? As you can tell I am unfamiliar with the horological world and need good advice.

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u/Livid-Construction14 — 11 hours ago

What machines do I need to make my own wheels and pinions?

Recently, at my university I took a milling class. We learned to operate a Fehlmann P18. This really kicked off my enthusiasm for mechanical contraptions and clockwork mechanisms. This gave me the Idea to make a simple weight-driven clock out of brass. I have been reading and have a more or less clear idea on how the gear train, escapement mechanism and pendulum should be designed; the problem is I don't know what machines I need to build my own gears.
I haven't found much information online; however I've read a watchmakers lathe or a mill can be used. What are affordable machines you recommend I use? Should I buy a fly cutter?, what drill bits do I need? As you can tell I am unfamiliar with the horological world and need good advice.

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u/Livid-Construction14 — 12 hours ago