How A Clock Works: The Time Train

This is a video that has been in the works for awhile now. With the help of some 3D modelling, we dive into the inner workings of the entire Time Train of an 8-day, American style clock movement; explaining the different wheels and pinions as they interact with one another in order to make it easier to perform your own clock repair.
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Thanks for watching and, as always, feel free to Like/Dislike the video as you see fit, and utilize the comments below for any questions or feedback!

[@brettd.cotten9987]

Great animation... it helped a lot... just starting out learning how to repair clocks... Thank you

[@SuperRylee1234]

Hello Mister Bracken! Great video. I'm waiting for the Strike Train part 2. Thank you for this very informative video.

[@gispel7058]

As a professional with 53 years experience....your video is by far the best one to see if you want to explain mechanical clock basic principles . well done sir.

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Wow, thanks!

[@markstone7142]

Brilliant! This is a fantastic way to explain how the clock basics work. I have only just happened to find this video - I wish I had found it earlier. I hope to see the next 3D soon. I already think it's going to also be a great presentation too.

[@dna1737]

Thanks for the video, I have only dabbled in computer graphics and modeling, I know it’s a LOT of work.Good Job!!!

[@ronmccarty7537]

Very well done! Thank you very much

[@walterabbott5347]

I'm a newbie, this was very helpful to show the "direction" of the gears. I have an 8 day american movement that needs several bushings in the time train. It's helpful to know the direction of the wheels to determine the true direction of wear in the pivot holes.

[@toddnipp9070]

Looking forward to more! Thank you for the video!

[@hosocat1410]

Outstanding! Best explanation I've seen. Thanks!

[@ellenmeyer1568]

Andrew! That was amazing. I am very impressed.

[@Tulku]

This is wonderful, thank you. I’m new to clock repair and was given a GF movement to take apart and clean. Mistakes were made and I removed the bolts but the screw got stuck on the strike side and pieces fell out. I do not know how to get them back together, but I’m gonna learn! Thanks

[@noelaruldas1152]

Thank you very much for your information about how does the wheel train of a clock work! Please upload a video which shows the mechanism of a clock in which the centre second is co-auxial with hour and minute hands differ from the other clocks that has no centre second.

[@thombetz1915]

3D explanation, great idea and job well done. I look forward to a strike train vid in 3D. I have difficulty learning how the strike train actually works and understanding the function of the levers and what they are wired to. Your vids continue to be very helpful along with your easy-going manner. Thanks again, Thom

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Thank you, Thom! Your feedback is much appreciated, and certainly makes creating these videos worthwhile! I'm glad they are helpful, and will continue to put more content out when able! Cheers!!

[@senarathdanawalagamageupal3869]

Amazing explanation. Best regards !!!😀

[@danielshirey8024]

Very nice presentation! Thanks Someday when I am not inundated with work that keeps the homestead alive I would like to build a giant, wooden outdoor escapement mechanism as a mechanical point of interest. It would make sense since I am not interested in pink flamingos :)

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Thank you! That sounds like an amazing idea!! I’d be interested in seeing that!

[@dougmaz1]

Really great video for showing how a clock works except for that loud music which was drowning out you talking just turn it down so we can hear your great voice.

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Sorry about that! Thought I had it low enough to be able to hear. I can't change it without uploading a new video, but will keep this in mind for future videos. Thank you!!

[@rehorneman]

Are you going to do a similar video of the strike train?

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Yes, however it is currently on hold, but on my list of videos to complete sometime next year.

[@ellenmeyer1568]

Some things I didn't even know....Joan.

[@jordanbusby6231]

Could you do a video of how you remove the ratchet wheels and winding arbirs from an American style mainwheel

[@sprobertson]

Any reason the pinion/lantern gear is shaped like this with the pegs, instead of a standard gear?

[@jordanbusby6231]

Have you heard of the new haven aurine?

[@Layarion]

video only just started, and it's already plain to see this isn't for noobs to learn from. you really should have started with an birds eye view of how a clock works first, and then got into the talk at 1:21

[@teresacruz7571]

Hi do you fix clocks

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Indeed, I do! :)

[@teresacruz7571]

how you charge on a school house clock. Its a jupiter thanks jason

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Poor description

[@BrackenClockWorks]

I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the video. How could I make it better?

[@anthonykinrade8642]

A bit more of an explanation on the need for torque control and controlled energy release by the escapement system would be beneficial. It is not the main ( or great wheel) wheel that determines how long the clock runs for, consider a clockwork toy with the same spring system, it would run for a few seconds...

[@BrackenClockWorks]

Thank you for taking the time to further explain your original comment. I will take all of that into consideration for the next series on the topic.