Benjamin Franklin Clock

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About 260 years ago, Benjamin Franklin designed a revolutionary clock with one hand that displayed both hours and minutes. You can learn more about it by visiting this website: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-08-02-0060. To assemble the clock, you'll need several essential components: 1 yard of 1/4 inch wooden dowel 3mm stainless steel rods (search for 3mm RC rods) $2 in US pennies for the drive weight 1.5 yards of mason line a paperclip or similar item for the drive weight hook I was inspired to create this clock after discovering pre-modeled clock faces. Here's a summary from jamcultur, who designed the "Benjamin Franklin clock dial": Franklin's design never gained widespread acceptance, but clocks based on it have been produced in limited quantities over time. For example, an electric version by Paragon was released in the 1960s, a weight-driven version by Thwaites and Reed in the 1970s, and a wristwatch by Meistersinger in 2015. To learn more, visit http://www.ablogtowatch.com/meistersinger-benjamin-franklin-watch/. My 3D printed version of the Franklin clock dial is similar to other versions, except that I replaced Roman numerals with conventional numerals. The design features raised lines and numerals for easy coloring after printing. The small dial displays seconds. In addition to using pre-modeled clock faces, I also employed the escapement and pallet from A26's "Clock" project.