Parts list for Clock

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:21 pm     Post subject: Parts list for Clock

I am working with a colleague to produce a one of a kind gift for the chairman of our fundraising campaign. The title of the campaign is Defining Moment and we have used a clock as the theme for the effort so i want to present a hand made clock with a customized tile as a gift. We have a talented woodworker on campus who will construct the clock from a book I purchased. It is The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, page 105, if anyone has the book.

As a novice i am not sure what dial face, hands or movement to purchase or where to purchase. It calls for a 6"minute ring - 7" diameter paper clock face 3 inch hands and a movement with a pendulum, which i don't want to use since we will fill the opening with the custom tile. Any assistance you all can provide would be welcome.

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:20 pm     Post subject:

The See-Thru Wall Clock is an excellent choice for a clock assembly. In regard to a face and hands, it would depend on the size of the dial you wish to use. To better clarify, are you planning to use the custom tile as your dial face? Or... Would your tile be mounted in the lower opening of the clock (where the pendulum is viewed in regard to the sample photograph in the book)? I would need more information before I was able to assist with any recommendations...

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:11 pm     Post subject:

the place for just about any paper clock dial you could want
http://www.clockprints.com/

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:40 pm     Post subject:



Yes, the tile will be mounted in the lower opening of the clock.

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:44 pm     Post subject:



Thanks. I have contacted them and they can help with that.

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:15 pm     Post subject:



So do you recommend that I purchase a movement with the pendulum even though it won't be seen or can i purchase just a movement? And how do i know what size and shaft depth to buy?

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:25 pm     Post subject:

the pendulum in a battery clock is just a decorative feature. So order a movement without the pendulum.

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:49 pm     Post subject:

I agree - if the movement pendulum will not be visible, there is no reason why you could not go with a standard (non-pendulum) quartz movement (example: #10003).

As far as shaft length, you only need to be concerned with maximum dial thickness. The dial board of the clock calls for a 1/2" thickness. So, your maximum dial thickness should be at least 1/2" (or more). Remember that if you choose to select the 3/4" maximum dial thickness that you can always create a spacer block for the movement to space it back. This spacer block would be inserted over the movement shaft prior to inserting the shaft through your center dial board hole.

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:30 pm     Post subject:



Thank you so much.

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:31 pm     Post subject:



Thank you so much. Your information has been very helpful.

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:37 pm     Post subject: Finished Product

In September I asked for help from this forum on a special project that we were creating as a gift for our campaign chairman. Your assistance was so helpful. The clock is beautiful and the recipient was so pleased to receive such a unique and meaningful gift. Thank you so much.

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:03 pm     Post subject:

Awesome! Glad we could help