Building The ROKR Clock.

I have a go at putting together my first clock. There's no need for glue with this kit, so grab yourself a hobby knife and let's get our hands dirty!
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[@terryduncan5718]

After fine tuning and realigning the gears my Rokr clock runs very well...l superglued critical points to beef it up a bit...

[@zurkog]

"...you struggle to understand why people have so much trouble putting flat-pack furniture together.." This is so relatable! In fact, I actually find it somewhat relaxing to build a kit that is well documented and isn't missing any pieces. Thanks for this video, it was quite helpful!

[@raymondo162]

perhaps nb some other comments - which say the clock only runs for a short while

[@mp180170]

I’ve just bought exactly the same clock this is a phenomenal video thank you so much for posting I’ve liked & subbed & look forward to seeing your other videos 👌🏼

[@ModelMinutes]

This looks awesome! ☺️

[@MrBhudon22]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing

[@emitindustries8304]

The video is great, and the presenter is clever and humorous.

[@squirlmy]

seems like a one-person operation, too bad more he doesn't provide more biographical info. I don't know what to make of the fact this is his first clock and the channel is "TickTockWorkshop"

[@MrTankimus]

@@squirlmy Hello. I'm just some guy trying to get into clocks. I'm doing a distance learning course with the British Horological Institute. Just had all of my savings wiped out with home repairs (including all of my savings for equipment) so everything has gone on hold until I can refill the coffers a bit.

[@David-lb4te]

Good review. I assembled the kit last week, and it ran ok. By the end of the day, it ran for exactly 9 hours. However a 9hr run is not an effective clock, so I have modified the kit; removed the spring and replaced with a weight. Two disks, one attached to the drive shaft and another in the centre to permit the cord to drop vertically from the centre of the clock. Under test now, but there is enough cord for a weeks continuous run.

[@johandejonge1023]

How did you did the modification ?

[@Konkle_dong]

Can you make a video on how you did it

[@aheffernan8923]

Great video. I found it particularly helpful as my assembly instructions were printed in Chinese! I wonder if you put in a more powerful main spring whether the clock would run for longer?

[@aheffernan8923]

Mine’s going strong for 8 hours at a stretch. I also did a few modifications. I added a second hand connected to the escape wheel.

[@TheStavros000]

How did you connected the second hand to the clock?? Mine works for six hours and I am trying to find ways to extend its working time either with a bigger spring or a hanging weight. It is varnished with a lightly colored varnish ( chestnut like), the hour and minutes hands are painted white and it is quite accurate timewise. A Very nice piece overall.

[@vernwilson6910]

Thank you for sharing your skills

[@ar15gator]

Thank you for sharing👍🏻

[@grahamharkness5744]

superb video.

[@strells]

You say there is no way to adjust the clock. Maybe the kit has changed since you posted, but it does come with 4 sets of leveling feet.

[@marcallenfrancisco3644]

I just finished this clock it runs perfectly im happy with the result

[@bankdude78]

You don’t have a video on the Owl Clock LK503 do you? I really like your video you explain it very well and it would really help me.

[@bubblehead78]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@meijimochi1066]

Ciao!Ottimo lavoro..senza bugie!Io ho assemblato il Cello Rokr..e non è semplice.Quando l'ho provato e funzionava, mi sono commosso!Sono anziano...

[@fortun8diamond]

I never noticed the transparent tool when building this. Why did they make it transparent? They should have made it obvious.

[@aloysiussnailchaser272]

Just finished mine and it's ticking away beside me. It's excellent! It's a bit confusing that that are two pinions on the back of the hour wheel that don't mesh with anything. I assume this is intentional as the clock is running fine and there's no way of adjusting the spacers so they'd mesh with anything else anyway. Strange!

[@edwinmiranda8174]

Excellent

[@nicolajhardbass1608]

They should have used a different escapement. It's a escapement without recoil and the thing with these escapements is that they are more accurate than escapements with recoil but they are more likely to stop. Maybe you could try some oil on the pendulum and use some grease on the teeth of the escapewheel. Or try a lighter pendulum weight, maybe it will help. So and if all fails change the mainspring to a weight and ad as much weight as you need.

[@thomashughes4859]

Fantastic work! Where's your accent from if I may? I have read a few books by Goodrich and Lord Grimthrope (I know you know who he is, right?) :D Anyway, I have started to design clocks, and your videos and others are quite inspirational. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to more videos!

[@ticktockworkshop8169]

Thanks For the kind comment. My accent is from just north of London. One of my friends says that I sound like I should be selling fish in a market. I'm really happy to hear that people are out there designing clocks. I'd love to see some of your work.

[@thomashughes4859]

@@ticktockworkshop8169 I'm in Mexico, so when I get a bloke to make me some gears, I'll do that. Great to hear from you!!! Long live the Elizabeth Tower! God save the Queen!

[@kanugolu15]

Well learn by doing things proper way 👍🙏

[@brianwarburton4482]

I have one of these kits, but have not started making the clock yet. How long did it take you to build yours?

[@Deny534]

Очень интересные и красивые часы, мне они очень нравятся, я вообще люблю механику. Тоже мечтаю о таких часах. 👍👍👍🕰️

[@Capt_Killingfield]

Thanks for the vid! Great job! I will make one of these using your video for help, before moving on the a Clayton Boyer model. I wonder how difficult it would be to add a drop-weight to this in place of the coil spring, so it will run longer...hmmm.

[@ticktockworkshop8169]

+Capt. Killingfield I’m going to take a crack at a wooden clock in the near future. I recommend a book called ‘Making Wooden Gear Clocks’. It has several different clock designs and comes with full size plans. Good luck with your build!

[@raymondo162]

forget clayton go here first: www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@magicgoatguy2409]

I can't find out which gears to use

[@KnotHead1008]

I’m wondering what would happen if lubricted with ptfe dry lube.

[@markwis5285]

Graphite powder, a dry lubricant Give that a try

[@tahseenirfan4993]

I want this clock

[@ticktockworkshop8169]

You can pick them up from the Robotime website.

[@raymondo162]

go here instead: www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@cratecruncher6687]

Nice build summary! But what's up with those gloves? There is no paint, glue, or greasy bits to mess up your hands. Don't they diminish your dexterity?

[@ticktockworkshop8169]

The gloves are there to save you from my dirty fingernails.

[@appel9214]

I think you should have used glue, but maybe not how you expected. When you put rapid glue on, and between the teeth of ALL gears, and than sand them smooth, they will be a lot harder, which reduces the friction between them a big lot. Especially this goes for the escapement... Nice vid anyway!

[@iamrocketray]

Hiya good vid, Would you recommend using glue, i know you didn't to stay true to the spirit of the kit, but would you if given a free hand?

[@marcelrotterdam7937]

Johnno9999 lol 😂

[@BugzBunny60]

My d12 wheel with d14 and d15 won't allow the p14 shaft to pass through... Any ideas?

[@tucksik3065]

Is the tiny medal thingy on the rachet wheel dsupose to be loose?

[@MrTankimus]

Yes. Everything wiggles ever so slightly

[@klaasvanhijum7643]

Ondertiteling Engels - Nederlands

[@thuanthuan7104]

I like it.i!

[@raymondo162]

www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@user-by2tm7ip5j]

If you want to buy it from where and how much the price, thank you

[@yolosnuff1476]

look up Rokr on amazon they have an offical store page

[@alexwill2055]

I got this and I didn’t get wax either. Is that an issue with the manufacturer?

[@lore94metallica]

Me too

[@MrTankimus]

I found out that air shipping doesn't allow wax, so any kits shipped that way won't contain wax.

[@raymondo162]

tbh wax is a bad idea - it's sticky and holds any dust. www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@Usedcloned]

How to buy

[@teetat1]

I donate cause i want to order LK501 , But nothing. If i miss some Tab .Recommend me.

[@kimberleyander]

My mind is blown because when I build this I almost broke it lol and it didn’t even work

[@garyshirinian]

Nice work . How long does it run till you need to wind again. Thx

[@raymondo162]

www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280]

Do u ship out already made mechanical clocks and can you ship to America

[@raymondo162]

www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@drew2c659]

My pendalum stops after a few seconds....

[@raymondo162]

www.woodentimes.com sells clocks that work. i built wooden times' septimus - fairly easy and runs superbly. also the parts are cut with router rather than laser - so you don't get the nasty blackened edges on components

[@MikeWaggoner-mz9rl]

Very flimsy gears and will not stay square. Have fun putting it together but that is the end of it!! Will not run! Spring is only good for 4 to 5 hours IF you get it to run!

[@user-rq9po2zv4k]

Цікаво 😊❤

[@vitorvasconcelos2846]

Qual link de compra? Onde comprar? Obrigado a quem responder.

[@hedwigmadln8083]

Worst assembly instruction in paper and the Video is only interesting for Merchandise. Not helpful in building with those plenty tiny pieces. Nice blue gloves in the front ...

[@aloysiussnailchaser272]

Why don’t you make a video of your own then? Clearly it would be so much better, since you’re obviously an undiscovered genius or something. Or you could just stop whinging about someone else's hard work that seems to have been appreciated by everyone except you. Get a grip!

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

There's no glue, varnish, paint etc. Why are you wearing gloves?

[@Aerobob42]

I'd guess finger marks etc with wood being absorbent.

[@nicolajhardbass1608]

He didn't want to glue his fingers together 😂

[@MrTankimus]

The main reason is to protect the clock and to keep my dirty fingers off of camera

[@MrTankimus]

@@nicolajhardbass1608 Lol, This has happened to me more than once.

[@yolosnuff1476]

@@raymondo162 dude again?