Comments on: Fresnel lens tune-up

By: John Sears

John Sears — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:19:08 +0000

I am searching for drawings, descriptions or plans of how the clockwork was constructed. Can anyone help me? When I was in my twenties (62 now) I began to dream of scaled-up clockworks and falling weight to power things. A few days ago at the Pidgeon Point Lighthouse was the first time I heard of an actual example; a mere 450 lbs. falling 25 ft. in 4 hours!

I’d be most thankful if someone could link me to
working drawings or similar.

By: Beth Blair

Beth Blair — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:13:51 +0000

Wow! Those are fantastic photos. Great story. I’m such a sucker for lighthouses.

~Beth

By: Dave Carlson

Dave Carlson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:23 +0000

Those photos deserve a new display panel in the Fog Signal Building.

By: Andrew Slade

Andrew Slade — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:46:36 +0000

What a cool story. I love little details like this of what it takes to maintain history. Good job, Split Rock!