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Wooden-Gear-Clocks Clockerel Build Manual

Electromechanical wooden geared clock

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Wooden Gear Clocks UK
316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, UK Tel 01482 509277
Build Manual for "Clockerel" Electromechanical Wooden Geared Clock
Thank you for purchasing the "Clockerel" electromechanical clock kit from Wooden Gear Clocks UK. We called it
the "Clockerel" as it resembles a flightless bird of some kind, probably, but not exclusively, a Clockerel.
The aim of this manual is to make the construction of this kit enjoyable, safe and rewarding. The clock is
powered by 4 x D cell Alkaline batteries.
SAFETY
Always read and digest any safety instructions that came with your tools. Wooden Gear Clocks do not accept
any responsibility for any injuries incurred during the construction of this clock.
TOOLS
The tools required to carry out this build are as follows:
A bench vice (fitted with jaw protectors) is desirable but not essential.
An electric drill, preferably battery operated.
A square file, approximately ¼" and a flat file approximately 15mm wide.
A sharp chisel approximately 12mm wide.
Soldering iron, solder etc.
Rapid setting epoxy resin e.g. Araldite
PVA wood glue
Sanding Block
Shellac, color up to the customer.
Plastic "Scotchbrite" washingup pad. 1-2 required.
Aluminium oxide abrasive paper. Grade 80, 120 and 180.
http://wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk/
paul@wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Build Manual for “Clockerel” Electromechanical Wooden Geared Clock Thank you for purchasing the “Clockerel” electromechanical clock kit from Wooden Gear Clocks UK. We called it the “Clockerel” as it resembles a flightless bird of some kind, probably, but not exclusively, a Clockerel.
  • Page 2 Six soldered joints are required to complete the clock. These instructions are to be read in conjunction with drawings Clockerel-0001 to 0017. PARTS Please check all parts against the parts list (BOM).
  • Page 3 LED to the mid point of the hole. If you require the LED to be visible then push it through the hole. Place the coil into the frame recess paying attention to the orientation shown in drawing Clockerel-0004. Burn or sand the lacquer from the coil terminals and connect these to the 2 center terminals of the circuit board.
  • Page 4 Ensure that part 4 is fitted fully onto the shaft. The part should spin freely. Clockerel-0008 / 60 tooth wheel assembly Cut part 1 to length from the remaining 3mm diameter brass rod. Make this part 70mm long.
  • Page 5 The face assembly 8 can now be fitted. The face should have a standoff from the 60 tooth wheel of approximately 3mm as shown in Clockerel-0015. Reduce the length of the dowels if necessary. The minute hand can now be fitted as shown. The hour hand assembly should have approximately 1mm of end float on the shaft.
  • Page 6 Adjust the shaft length as necessary. Allow it to dry. Clockerel-0018 / Ratchet setup detail. Adjust the pawls as per the drawing by holding the drive pawl lever in one hand and turning the pendulum mount.
  • Page 7 DRAWN Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent MATERIAL: CHK'D part only so that assembly can be removed. DWG NO. Clockerel-0001 Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 8 DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Frame assembly NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0002 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 9 DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Wiring schematic NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0003 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:1 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 10: Description Qty

    BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Positioning of electronic components NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0004 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 11 Triangles denote that this part is glued to shaft MATERIAL: CHK'D and the adjacent part. DWG NO. Clockerel-0005 APPV'D Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent part only so that assembly can be removed. Circles denote an interferance or loose fit.
  • Page 12 DRAWN Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent MATERIAL: CHK'D part only so that the sub assembly can be removed. DWG NO. Clockerel-0006 APPV'D Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 13 BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Pendulum shaft assembly NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Various Clockerel-0007 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 14 NAME SIGNATURE DATE Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent DRAWN part only so that assembly can be removed. MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. Clockerel-0008 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 15 DRAWN Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent MATERIAL: CHK'D part only so that sub assembly can be removed. DWG NO. Clockerel-0009 Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:1 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 16 SIGNATURE DATE Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent DRAWN part only so that sub assembly can be removed. MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. Clockerel-0010 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 17 Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent DRAWN part only so that the sub assembly can be removed. MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. Clockerel-0011 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 18 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION Pendulum shaft See drawing Clockerel-0007 assembly Pendulum pawl See drawing Clockerel-ooo5 assembly Triangles denote that this part is glued to shaft and the adjacent part. Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent part only so that the sub assembly can be removed.
  • Page 19 DRAWN Pentagon denotes that this part is glued to adjacent MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. part only so that the sub assembly can be removed. Clockerel-0013 APPV'D Circles denote an interferance or loose fit. WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 20 DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Clockerel assembly exploded NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0014 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:10...
  • Page 21 DEBUR AND DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Clockerel assembly NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0015 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5...
  • Page 22: Parts List

    Parts List BOM Table ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Ratchet wheel shaft 8 tooth wheel 6mm thk spacer 3mm hole ratchet wheel M3 washer 6mm thk spacer 3mm hole blind 60 toth wheel shaft 60 tooth wheel 64 tooth wheel shaft 64 tooth wheel 10 tooth wheel Minute hand...
  • Page 23 EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: NAME SIGNATURE DATE Gear wheel assembly jig DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Plywood or MDF APPV'D Clockerel-0016 WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 24 SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Assembly jig with 60 tooth wheel NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0017 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1...
  • Page 25 BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES 316 Pickering Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7AD. TOLERANCES: LINEAR: Tel. 01482 509277 wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk ANGULAR: TITLE: Ratchet setup detail NAME SIGNATURE DATE DRAWN MATERIAL: CHK'D DWG NO. Clockerel-0018 APPV'D WEIGHT: SCALE:1:5 SHEET 1 OF 1...