Where can i find a simple clock kit?

Question

I'm interested in horology and would like a "beginners first" clock making kit. Its really hard to find one in the UK that doesn't cost an arm and a leg...any thoughts?

Answer 1

if you mean actually puting the mechanism together i don't know but if you mean fitting the whole thing together & making the face 'home bargains' had some for less than £10 or you could get a really cheap clock from tesco (about £2) and take the mechanism off then be creative with making the face (you could also do this and try puting it back together if that was what you were after - it's cheap!!!) x

Answer 2

Check your local hobby shops, Hobby Lobby is a large retailer in the midwest, or your local clock shops may have a simple a clock kit. Good luck and Goddess Bless.

Answer 3

I had one with a plastic case and brass movement I just gave away...

Was one of the creative playthings kits from the late 1960's

Edmund Scientific has one with brightly colored plastic gears, but i think that isn't really what you are after...

You can also order the plans for a wooden gear clock and fabricate it completely yourself.
http://www.wooden-gear-clocks.com/ordering.htm
(I wouldn't have the patience)

Answer 4

Hobby Craft or an online retailer would be the best. also if you know a bit about it then buy a cheap clock and try taking it apart and putting it back together to get yourself acquainted to the functions of each part.

Answer 5

why don't u google clock making. i'll bet it turns up some interesting sites

Answer 6

hobby craft, they might have one.

Answer 7

Maplins ??