Oh.... And the noise is from the straight cut drive gear. It's loud and annoying. Sig www.pless.com.au/mechanics.htm
Perhaps: But not with papers & books. I'm about to move it into the lounge and put the mantel clock my grandparents were given in 1917 as marriage gift by The Collingwood Football Club on the dining room mantel place!
I saw on ACA if you put the flat batteries in the freezer for 7 hours they recharge and you are good to go…