In the early 1800's William Strutt invented a completely new and ingenious clock using epicyclic gearing. This is my version of Strutt's amazing mechanism. This Epicyclic is spring driven with a constant force spring and will run about 40 hours on a wind. This clock has the most amazing epicyclic motion train, too, in that as the epicyclic wheel is traveling around the "sun" gear attached to the frame, a second wheel with two more teeth mounted behind it is being forced to slowly move the hour hand along as the 8 pinion revolves around its circumference. There is a great amount of movement everywhere inside this strange and unique clock. The Epicyclic is a mantle clock and stands about 20" high.

My friend Adrian Iredale had a great time with his interpretation of my design. At the time he made his video, the plan was not yet for sale; it is now available, but only to Masochist Corner vets. You can see Adrian's "Epicyclic" in action on the video player below, or click here: Epicyclic on YouTube

Adrian makes such wonderful videos! You should check out his YouTube channel. Thanks, Adrian, for the test build and the video.

As I receive the pictures, other builders' interpretations of my "Epicyclic" design will be found here: Epicyclic Flickr Pool

To see some Epicyclics in motion, visit our Epicyclic playlist on YouTube: Epicyclic Playlist

Epicyclic Clock plans are available only in dxf format via email attachment. As with all of my Masochist's Corner designs, the Epicyclic does not come with a separate set of instructions or a materials list.

The price of the dxf plan delivered via email attachment is $42.00 plus shipping. To purchase electronic plans in dxf format and receive them via email, you must:

1. Have a CAD program that can read dxf's (or know of a business printer that will print them for you).

2. Have a valid email address that can receive a 5 MB attachment. Add moalanikai@yahoo.com to your safe senders list so we don't end up in your spam filter.

You will not receive a paper copy by regular mail. Plans purchased with the dxf option will be delivered to your inbox as an attachment after payment is received. To purchase dxf plans via email for the Epicyclic Clock by credit card, click here: