How to take a clock apart (and put it back together) with Oliver Cooke I Curator's Corner S3 Ep4

Previously on Curator's Corner, Oliver Cooke took us through the various components of a wooden Davos clock. This week he shows us how to take a clock apart and put it back together, but will it still be ticking at the end?
#CuratorsCorner #Time #Clocks

[@dmbara2080]

"Phew, " he says. Cool clock. Glad I took the time to watch it.

[@jlsmith4054]

I think it is safe to say he has taken this particular clock apart more than a few times. None the less, a wonderful and instructional video in the evolution of the clock. Many thanks.

[@jlsmith4054]

PS What is the wood it's mad from?

[@geoculus5606]

@@jlsmith4054 From trees. ;)

[@adamselene5957]

Love the clocks... Love the watches... I'm a fan.... THANK YOU!!

[@AndyCutright]

I love a curator of tech that understands the the tech, and more, really loves the tech.

[@marsman9260]

I'm really impressed by the elegant simplicity of this clock. As I am a hobbyist wood and metalworker, i'd very much like to know if there are any accurate building plans/instructions available for this type of clock (with tooth counts etc.). Making a replica of this timepiece would be a cool challenge.

[@justincosby2258]

Why I came to the comments lol.

[@DysnomiaATX]

That's pretty incredible. I'm amazed that the whole mechanism can be disassembled without tools. I do wish we had gotten a more detailed view of how internals fit together though. The time lapse was a bit disappointing, I wanted to see how everything came together.

[@BobBlarneystone]

there are plans available for a wooden geared clock.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Same here, was rather looking forward to the re-assembly.

[@craigcollings5568]

Thank you, that was amazing. Both for the simplicity of clockworks in general, but also for a clock that needs no tools. I want to make one. Perhaps I could, seeing this.

[@willstonvelo8100]

Smashing vid, I grow up watching my Dad fix clocks and watch's , cracking explanation of how it all works all best Will

[@wowmanhaha]

Excellent stuff! And nice to see that Martin Clunes' younger brother finally found his niche...

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Ha!Ha!Ha!....good one.

[@robertbrandner]

Ah, that's who he reminded me of :-D

[@garysimmons1631]

These are great videos thank you from Galveston Island Texas. I have subscribed.

[@geneladner8123]

I would love to see this fellow do a part in a new sci-fi movie. I have no doubt that he would make quite the splash, especially with the excellent speaking voice and easy manner in which he delivers the excellent info about how clocks (or the specific clock featured) function in this video. I fancy that he could be the next "Dr. Who", no problem, and I would be sure to catch all the episodes if that were to come to pass. Bravo! Very enjoyable! I look forward to more!

[@redrock1963]

It looks like there are some amazing pieces in the back ground. I would get lost there for hours. Just heaven.

[@morturn]

It would be nice if a set of plans were available for this clock. It would be a super project to make a copy.

[@91JLovesDisney]

I love this guy.

[@otakuribo]

In the 1600s, some bloke was makin' _clocks_ out of *_W O O D_*

[@RonaldAndrew]

1400's and a bit before I believe.

[@billspence1799]

I have a wooden framed clock, mass produced 100+ years ago. The wheels and their spindles are metal grunning in holes in the wood It's an alarm rather than a chimer. It doesn't run any more. I think the frame sags from front to back causing the spindles to bind. It has a pretty pink face and looks good on the wall.

[@cellardoor7500]

That was brilliant! Wow. No tools...fascinating design.

[@Imadurazno]

“How to take a clock apart” Me: alright “And put it back together” Me: well shiiiiit

[@dannysulyma6273]

Love your clock videos, thanks for sharing your passion with us.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Oliver Cooke is a man with plenty of time in his hands. ...rimshot..

[@degariuslozak2169]

This looks like so much fun

[@martincosta8872]

Wonderful expanation, Oliver. Thank you.

[@oulipolesceptique9449]

Very jealous of the experience and expertise involved in taking apart such an old and delicate work of art and putting it all back in place. That kind of knowledge might lead one to a deeper understanding of time, not just of clocks...

[@Insignifant]

please let this man read any fridge-manual lying around. or the odyssee. for some ancient finkel god‘s sake just keep him talking, thanks!

[@Jalama17]

Loved this!

[@Omnihil777]

As a collector of calculators and calculating machines, I fancy the wrist watch :)

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@conkerlive101]

Great video, well made.

[@barrykent9877]

Wonderful!

[@RonaldAndrew]

That was wonderful. Thanks Oliver. However, now that you've put the clock back together I realize I'm late!

[@stevepartridge2959]

Fascinating

[@peterme]

This would be amazing as a 3D model for printing

[@Swarm509]

It would be a large project to print but I don't see any reason why it could not be done. It would require someone who has a lot of knowledge of design, cad programs, possibly plans or a way of determining the size of each original part, and a will to do it. I wonder if scanning the originals would be worthwhile.

[@peterme]

I think the easiest would be scanning the original. But remaking everything from scratch should also be possible, but it would probably take a while to get everything running smoothly.

[@redrock1963]

YES !

[@PortCharmers]

Admit it, you've done this before. Thank you for the explanation and showing us this beautiful clock. The little wedge holding the frame in place is just brilliant. Inspired by this, I just got to work on a semi-antique brass clockwork I had lying around and didn't dare to try to understand until now. Separating into running and striking train helped me a lot get it. Still not quite there, and it's getting late, so I'll call it a day. Now here's a question: what would a curator and clock expert use to clear out decades of oily dusty gunk and then lubricate it?

[@shanejackson9297]

I love that video

[@Ubun123]

great video! thx a lot!)

[@psammiad]

Does he mention what kind of wood it's made of? Quite incredible to make those wooden cogs with such precision. Wood tends to warp with age and humidity, so it's amazing it's still working.

[@piccalillipit9211]

Looking at the colour, grain and the application I would have guessed Lignum vitae

[@ingeborg-anne]

Incredibly fascinating! Thank you so much. I feel the anxiety rising in me every time he takes out another part. I know that it were up to me, I wouldn't know the first thing about putting it back together D:

[@redrock1963]

You again - check.

[@bradenferrin5372]

I would love for someone to make a VR experience where I can take it apart and put it together. Its amazing how complex a 'simple' clock is.

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

What wasn't shown: After putting it back together.... how many pieces were surplus?

[@dabswithnate]

Hello I'm James May and this is..... The Re-assembler....

[@bottomline86]

What kind of wristwatch is he wearing? Curious to know what a horology curator keeps time with.

[@SergioLongoni]

it looks like the Casio calculator watch worn by Marty in Back to the future

[@Mlpzeldafan011100]

Sergio Longoni no, marty's had smaller buttons. This one's probably a different calculator watch of some kind

[@peterme]

Seems to be one of these bad boys: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81615FJEFmL._UY679_.jpg

[@peterme]

Digitech

[@olicooke2870]

It's a Casio DBC150

[@christopherderrah3294]

what type of wood were they made out of?

[@kenc2257]

Wooden gears?! Is this a Canadian clock? Did Matthias Wandel make this clock?

[@paulmanson253]

If it was Canadian it would be made out of moose antler, soapstone, and maple leaves. With some beaver castor for scent-marking the hours. That way you know what time it is in the dark. The original, a test design, was indeed made of wood. And ceremonially burned once the unit was completed. After all,must assuage the great Manitou.

[@jimattrill8933]

I think he said it came from Davos in Switzerland

[@jclark2752]

Someone should make this as a kit build! I'd buy one!

[@barrykent9877]

Don't break it, pease! :)

[@kasparmensahsabah7538]

Who were the people that owned clocks like this? Who would need a clock back in those times and what for?

[@vaclavslajch9879]

neat glasses, dude

[@gperrin9050]

anyone else here because the curator looked like a monster in the thumbnail?

[@BeckVMH]

Haha wasn’t my reason for watching, clicked for Oliver’s clock lesson. But yes! He does look like a “mad scientist.” Thinking Oliver or the editors may have been introducing a bit of humor selecting that thumbnail.

[@Vladdie777]

Pro-tip: Don't make it look like a bomb when you put it back together.

[@AndroidJackson]

Vladdie777 Or you might get invited to the white house

[@Imadurazno]

And don’t be brown :(

[@madaemon]

"phew"

[@dday1412]

Wood you believe the time

[@zaccuskelly4016]

Hahaha a mechanical clock expert wears a digital watch.....a nice watch but still no movements lol

[@mitre1]

Does he have a Tik Tok channel?

[@ulalaFrugilega]

I was very happy watching this, until they sped up the reassembly. What a let-down!

[@ben1tao741]

The straight spleen antenatally stamp because burma socially measure like a grubby gruesome hill. elated, easy fir

[@justincosby2258]

Mmmm hmmm mm hm I concur!

[@brizzell2101]

Thumbs down cuz you rush through the assembly

[@hafzamacie8858]

I'm really sure you can build it yourself. I did this 2 weeks ago thanks to the woodglut plans.

[@godsujeetyt]

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