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Modded Parts for Further Improved Wandering Hour Clock

Modded Driven Geneva Mechanism, Movement Spacer. Extractor tool
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updated March 15, 2023

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Small improvements that I found helped with RapidMonster's model:

  • Geneva_Driven - Shortened so it does not protrude past the Central Gear. This stops looser bearings from popping out during assembly on a flat surface. The hole for the screw head is larger for the screws that I'm using.

Note: If you are finding it hard to push-fit these in the bearings you can temporarily use the CentralGearRetainer as a spacer/washer then use a nut and a longer screw to pull the part into the bearing. 

  • Clock MSpacer - Use a 3x18mm screw. Taller so reducing the chances of numbers catching gear face. 3mm hole at the top to help to centre screw. Flange help to keep numbers level
  • Extractor - Used during disassembly of clock. Use it to punch out plastic stuck in the centre of a bearing (you'll also need a hammer! and a piece of wood with a small hole in it for the bearing to rest on ;-))
     

My other assembly tips: 

  • The central hole can be cut using small wire cutters
  • If you have reused the original face and removed the lettering using acetate. Cut a hole in the face sticker for the central geneva gear this will help the gear sit flatter and stop plastic from getting stuck behind the sticker when you drill
  • Assemble one set of gears at a time. Make sure each runs smoothly before moving on.
  • For slightly loose bearings - use a small piece of electrical tape stuck to the side of the hole as a shim to keep bearings in place.

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The author remixed this model.

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