WOODENTIMES QUARTUS, Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Before you start building the Quartus I recommend you read the
complete instructions, and just familiarise yourself with the
building process.
You should in any case watch the tutorial video, that you can
find on my web site.
http://www.woodentimes.com/tutorials.html
It contains lots of tips and tricks, and is an integral part of
these instructions.
Part Notation
All parts have a suffix which correspond to the numbers on the
plywood sheet plans found at the back of these instructions.
For example if you need the minute hand which has the suffix 31B
you will find it on sheet B number 31.
Only break out the piece you require as you need it.
Before You Start
What You Need
Wood Glue
There are many types of wood glue on the market, but I have al-
ways had good results with a standard PVA wood glue (white glue).
Before it dries it can be removed with a damp cloth and dries
transparent.
Epoxy Resin
I use a 2 component quick drying epoxy resin.
Sand Paper
Shop around for good quality sand paper, the sheets you mostly
get at the local hardware store are of such bad quality that af-
ter one or two uses the grit has become unstuck and you are just
left with some expensive paper. The best kind is cloth backed, a
good source for this are the belts used for belt sanders.
Drill Press
If you have a dedicated drill press all the better, but of course
a drill stand and electric drill does the job just as well.