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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Cold beer has been obtained

I worked on a Gustav-Becker torsion clock today. Couldn’t get it going but was fun nonetheless.

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Let's post photos of old clocks that don't work.

I have no idea what this one is, I believe it's a wind up something or rather but it belonged to great grandparents. probably hasn't worked in a century lol. Looks nice though.