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Is it possible to make a clock like that with mostly wooden pieces?
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Oh, yes; I have one on my wall. It's a copy of one made in Germany dated 1640; the only metal pieces are the crownwheel escapement and the small lead foliot weights- the drive weight is a rock. (note: no need for springs in a weight-driven clock). I have a much later clock, an Eli Terry from 1845 with mostly wooden works; even in the earlier 19th century wood was more affordable than brass.