@brianmcd993, thanks for the question, I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with this. I cant remember if there were metal rods of different sizes included with the model, but I would make sure the metal rod for the step is the right size and just work with each piece to ensure it matches the instructions. At 7:00 in my video is where I go over the steps with the metal rods if those are the ones you are referring to. Without knowing exactly what step and what issue you are having, that is the best advice I can give. Whenever something doesnt fit right for me, I always verify I have the right pieces and maybe go back and see if there was something I may have missed earlier. I'm sorry I couldnt give you better advice, but hopefully this can help a little. Good Luck

@@coopscreations2033 It's the right length for sure, but the slightest movement makes the end pieces fall off

@lawrenceelliott350, thanks for the question. Sorry for whatever trouble you may have had with the railing, it was a little difficult, but the glue I used was Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky glue that can be found in most hobby places. Hope that helps, thanks again.

@philippelect6441, Thank you for the comment. I'm glad the video was helpful and hope you review my other videos for any future Book Nook projects you want to do. Thank you again.

@stevencasteel6799, thanks for the information. The first time I saw the design I knew there was too much space for the spring to compress evenly, so came up with what I thought would work. Appreciate the advice, thanks again.

@danamomof4, thanks for the comment. I'm glad the video helped, I try to make it as easy as possible to follow and show everything, even my mistakes just in case anyone runs into the same thing. Please check out my other videos, thanks again.

@R3c0gniz3d, thanks for the comment. It is easy to miss, the first models I started working on I thought the wax was something else and never used it and was trying to figure out why the models wouldnt work as they should. Learn as you go, hope the video helped, thanks again.

@@coopscreations2033 🤣😂

@mtdartman47, thanks for the advice I'll keep that in mind, thanks again.

@user-xl2nk8fq5n, thanks for the comment. I appreciate the support and is the reason why I create these videos to hopefully help anyone else that may be having trouble. Glad you enjoy them, please check out my other videos and if you have a request for a Book Nook I have not done, please let me know, thanks again.

@josie3974 thanks for the question. I did not show how the batter box opens as they all seem to open the same way and I assumed most everyone has dealt with these before so I apologize for not including that in my video. The battery compartment should open by pushing the long end away from you toward the two wires. There should be some arrows engraved on the side that opens up to show the direction it should go. Sometimes they are a little stubborn and you have to push a little harder than you think. Hopefully that helps and again I apologize for not showing that part I will try to include that in my next vidoes, thanks again.

@Scotchmist13, Thanks for the question. To me I haven't noticed a difference between companies and have not had any issues with any company I have ordered from. Now I will say that I usually get most of mine form Amazon because of the multitude of choices but if you like a certain company after doing a couple then it won't hurt to stay with them. However, there are some book nook versions that not all companies have which is why I try other companies just to see their product. Please check out my other videos as I have completed Book Nooks from many companies. Thanks again, good luck and any questions please let me know.

@@coopscreations2033 Thank you so much for such a detailed response. Very helpful. :)

@bhumicaamin6916, thanks for the question, yes the only thing that runs on its own is the clock itself, everything else has to be set manually. thanks again.

@EmYu03, Thanks for the question. I mean it depends on what your willing to spend on something if it peaks your interest. There are a lot more book nooks than there was a couple years ago, but it just depends on what you like. I think when I got this over the winter it may have been on sale, but the majority of book nooks are around the same price. I really liked this because it did have a couple things I hadnt seen before in other ones, which where the see through railings and the glass globe. So, I dont have a good answer for you, again depends on if you like one and what it has to offer, plus this one coming with glue was a bonus as well. You could always wait to see if the price comes down and see if there is another one you would like to build. Check out my other book nook videos and see if there is one that catches your eye. Appreciate the question, thanks for looking.

@codeluckykun2681, thanks for the question, my coil did come uncoiled like in the video. If yours is tight together I would see about trying to loosen it or see what is holding it together. If it doesnt come loose to be able to finish your build, I would reach out to the company for a replacement if needed. Sorry about that, hope you find a solution, thanks again.

@@coopscreations2033 tha k you for answering and your video is super good btw, paired with your very soothing voice, its excellent !

@luci4life, thanks for the comment, appreciate it always want to help others building these, thanks again.

@MoniqueChouinard, thanks for the question, I have it on my list to do, there are a couple other projects I want to get done first, but will get to it when it comes up, thanks again.

@francesco2647, thanks for the comments. Hope the video helps and I'm always looking for other glues to use. Mine kind of get everything together, but there were some pieces that I had to glue multiple times, but it could of been my issue not using enough. Hope it goes together well. thanks again.

@francesco2647, thanks for the support. Glad everything went ok and everything is working, this was one of the few pieces that didnt have a lot of moving parts, but was still fun to build. Thanks again.

@sharonurban2469, thanks for the question. If you have done everything the instructions say to get the light to come on and it is not, I would contact the company and see if they can send you a new piece that is causing the issue. other than that not sure what else to try if you're not sure why the light is not coming on, just make sure everything is hooked up correctly and you have to turn everything at a good speed to get the light to show. Hope that helps, thanks.

@jennabult5617, thanks for the comment. It may be how long the sets have been out and which company its coming from. Some of my earlier ones didnt have a dust cover, but the same ones coming out now do. Companies are learning to make the process easier, thanks again.

@Pugggle, thanks for the question. I did get this from Amazon, but you have to look at the page when you click on some of the Book Nooks as some businesses sell other models along with just the one showing in the listing. Try this link, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BPRWRPLK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1. Hope that helps, good luck.

​@@coopscreations2033aha thank you 😊

@Pugggle, Thanks for the comment. Mine did not have the dust cover as it was one of the earlier ones before they started including them. I will keep that in mind if I decide to get one, thanks.

@user-oi4qz3ym4i, thanks for the support, I try and do what I can, if there is one you would like me to do, please let me know and I will try to add it in, thanks again.

@francesco2647, thanks for the questions and support. The difference in the Beeswax brand and the wax that comes with the models is really just the size and what the wax is made of. They will both help wood pieces slide a little easier, but the Beeswax can cover a lot more areas. Either one will work as it should and should help where needed. I have looked at the Pinball model, I might get to it soon, but just finished a couple also form ROKR the Tommy Gun and AK-47 which I stained with different colors, please check them out, thanks again.

@@coopscreations2033 I will definitely check the other videos especially where you stain with different colors (which i would like to do with this clock as well as i saw on amazon somebody did and looked very nice) Thank you much again.

@amandaamelinda8150, Thanks for the question, so the battery case comes with the model and is already assembled. If you watch at the beginning where I go through all of the pieces you will see it. I understand being hesitant with these sets, but this is one of the easier ones to put together as it does not have hardly any mechanical parts, just manual gears to move things around. Thats why I make my videos to show as much detail as I can so you can see the whole process before thinking about doing them and hopefully the videos will help for any issues that may arise. Hope this eases your concerns and if you have any other questions please dont hesitate to reach out. Thanks again.

@@coopscreations2033 oh looks like I missed seeing it. thank goodness then, I want to try it soon. If I get stuck, I'll look at your video as a reference hehehe. thank you for the reply

@MrBear116, thanks for the comment. I agree some of the models can be very frustrating, but as this was one of their earlier models I think they have gotten a little better over the years. Please hang in there and hopefully the video is helping where it can, thanks again.

@delia4091, thanks for the question, the glue or grip I use is Aleenes Clear Gel Tacky Glue that can be found at most hobby stores. Thanks again.

@deanrugge7291, thanks for the support. I try to make them as easy to follow even with my mistakes. Thanks again.

@danny314lawrence, thanks for the question. The glue I'm using now is Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue. I havent had any issues until my last Book Nook where pieces were not staying on as well, but it could have been I wasnt using as much glue as I should. Going to try it on my next one and see how it goes.

@jessicaschebler2183, thanks for the question. No, I have only used my bigger wooden clamps and the butterfly clips that fold down to hold reams of paper. those seem to work well with smaller pieces, but just have to ensure it doesnt press too hard on the pieces. Thanks for the advice.

@kimdenise6478, thanks for the comment. Yes she gets involved where she can and always when I'm working. She is in most of my other videos and I try to get her in but sometimes I dont have a choice. thanks again.

@greghaff229, Thanks for the support. Thats why I make these videos in the first place because I couldn't find videos to help me so wanted to give others help with models they enjoy building along with me. Thanks again.

@barbaranowacki8212, Thanks for the comment. Yes my cat wants to be involved as much as she can. I try to show as much as I can to help everyone, thanks again.

@Tim_3100 Thanks for the comment, Most of the pieces do require glue as they would not stay together on in place when placed inside the book nook. You just have to see if pieces going together are loose or tight enough to not require glue. Most of the time the instructions will tell you when and when not to use glue, but its up to you and doesnt hurt to use more than is needed. Thanks again.

@spenny2422 Thanks for the comment, I wouldnt say I like the challenge as much as to say I'm more stressed to not break any pieces. I do enjoy these, but prefer the MU Transformer models as they have bigger pieces to work with. The Metal Earth ones are just really small which makes it more difficult to work with and requires I spend more time reviewing how to bend and connect the pieces together. If it comes out looking ok, then I'm happy, but wonder I did it in the first place. Thanks for looking.