Long shaft clock mechanism

[rayoneill1964]

Hi all.
I’ve decided to make some clocks using whisky staves and am struggling to find mechanisms with long enough shafts at a reasonable cost. Can anyone suggest a supplier? Stave are approx 22mm thick so my understanding is that I’ll probably need mechanisms with a shaft of approx 31mm. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

 

[TheTiddles]

Make a jig, rout out the back, use a standard length mechanism

 

[Phill05]

Here you go: 31 mm Long Shaft Quartz Clock Movement DIY Clock Repair Kit (Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Watches

 

[rayoneill1964]

Make a jig, rout out the back, use a standard length mechanism

Thanks for that. I’m a complete amateur so might have to explore how to make a jig first!

 

[rayoneill1964]

Here you go: 31 mm Long Shaft Quartz Clock Movement DIY Clock Repair Kit (Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Watches

Thank you. I had seen these ones earlier but hoped I’d find something a bit cheaper. The short shaft ones can be as cheap as 4 for £10 and I’d hoped I might find something similar. But if not available I’ll go for this. Appreciate the response.

 

[Phill05]

You can get them from China via e-bay 31mm Long Shaft Quartz Wall Clock Movement Mechanism DIY Repair Parts Tool Kit | eBay
but don't forget the addon's once they hit the UK Vat,customs,delivery guys.
Don't think the word cheaper is valid anymore.

 

[TheTiddles]

Thanks for that. I’m a complete amateur so might have to explore how to make a jig first!

4 bits of ply and some superglue, or use that method to do to make a Gucci version from a solid piece of MDF, it only needs to work however many times you need to use it. If you’ve not got a router then you could use a hole saw large enough to circumscribe the movement and chisel out the waste or even… do it all with a chisel

 

[Trextr7monkey]

A Forstner bit will reduce thickness down to a level where some gentle chiselling should allow a fairly regular movement to be used. Have a look at Yorkshire clock makers we used to buy their movements hundreds at a time. They come in several spindle lengths as regular items

 

[rayoneill1964]

A Forstner bit will reduce thickness down to a level where some gentle chiselling should allow a fairly regular movement to be used. Have a look at Yorkshire clock makers we used to buy their movements hundreds at a time. They come in several spindle lengths as regular items

Thanks. Will look them up.

 

[Fergie 307]

You could just use an appropriate sized hole saw down to the required depth, then take the centre out with a chisel.