Story Percy tried to get into RAF (Royal Air Force) during WWI around age 16-18. 1914-1918. The note included said he may have bought the watch in London about that time. However, I have dated the finishing of the watch to around 1845. I’m thinking it may have been his father’s since it still has…
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This mechanical watch complication allows you to track the phase of the moon graphically in real time. At the same time the hour and minute hands standard to all watches allow you stay synced with the sun. In modern times you can consult an app or website to check on the phase of the moon.…
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The 2600mAh 18650 lithium cell used in this power bank is reclaimed from laptops donated, tested and reconditioned. This is generally good for one charge of a high end smart phone. Or, several hours of light. Liked it? Take a second to support J P on Patreon! Related
How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every shining flower! How skilfully she builds her cell! How neat she spreads the wax! And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes. Excerpt from a poem by Isaac Watts, parodied by Lewis…
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In order to cut my watch face designs from ~1/32″ (0.8mm) real hardwood veneer, I need a powerful, and extremely precise laser cutter. So, I purchased a clone of the Eleksmaker A5, laser safety glasses, and an extra arduino. Follow along if you like! 2020 software update https://software.openbuilds.com/ Todo: https://github.com/jandelgado/eleksmaker_a3 Guide What you’ll need: $142…
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I will have a couple of watches on display at the May 20th Nevada City Craft Fair in Nevada City. At the #littlesmokestudio table. Thank you Sam! #littlesmokestudio #thecuriousforge #jewelrycycle #theopenwatch Liked it? Take a second to support J P on Patreon! Related
