Tezuka Poppo Puppy Clock Repair Pt. 1 - Component Separation

[@grinchlette]

Fun to watch the dismantling and your thorough care in bringing it back to life. Looking forward to the next video! 😊

[@time4clocks]

Appreciate that, Diana! Stiff upper lip, onward and upward as they say! 😹😹

[@fabienlamour3644]

More sunshine in this monday morning....🌞🌞🌞 Good point of view with the top cam... Nice job again Ab. Can't wait for next time... Enjoy life....👍👍👍

[@time4clocks]

Appreciate that, Fabien! We could all use more sunshine, eh? 😸😸

[@johnrodgers9877]

Hi Ab : I have 2 German 1 day clocks and when I was yanking their chains ,the clocks would move slightly , throwing them out of level , so of course , they would stop . After a bit of this , I leveled them , screwed them to the wall and now yanking ,is no longer a problem ! I have total confidence in your ability to restore that little puppy to better than original condition ,Ab .Go for it ! Wishing you and your Dad the very best . John

[@time4clocks]

Appreciate that, John! Some of the gashes in the wood are rather deep so I'm not certain the best way to approach that. It might have to have some battle scars in the end. 😸😸

[@OddJobFix]

Just checking in. Good to see you.

[@time4clocks]

Thanks, Zeke! Always nice to see you too! 😸

[@justmike57]

I could see why the Dial is curved. You notice that there are only two screws. This way the dial will lay flat when you put the nails back in, instead of four nails. The back hanger plate doesn't really matter because the clock is so lite and is nothing to get the even tic-tock. I am excited to see what you do with the case. It sounds dumb, but I would try the scratch cover over the clock and see how that works out. I even used Howards wax over the scratches and seems to work out good. The rough sides does not matter as well, because that is how the clock came from the factory. If it bothers you, use some steel wool over it, then wax it as well. As for the nose that was glued on and nailed, it's a kids clock and I would do the 10 feet rule. If it looks good in ten feet, leave it alone, lol. You got this my friend. Do what you think is right in you mind. God Bless.

[@time4clocks]

Thanks Mike!! I do like the scratch cover product and will experiment with it. I do appreciate your advice! With my eyes these days I might have to use the 5 foot rule. 😹😹

[@Paul-yk8bj]

Hi Ab, great to see you working on your clocks again I have never worked on a Japanese clock before, be nice to see what the movement is like when you take it apart. I look forward to the next episode, stay safe.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Paul! Truthfully, I am always a bit intimidated when I work on something. Doing the videos does help me press forward, for better or worse. 😹😹

[@milkywaygalaxyX]

was looking for just this clock video! thank you

[@time4clocks]

Glad to help! I still haven't finished this repair series yet, my apologies. 🙀

[@pauldyck4596]

I like the novelty clocks with rolling eyes so will be interested to see what you do with this one. One thought I had as you were taking out the nails that hold the dial on is that it might be a good idea to put a little white glue in the nail holes to tighten them up a little when you put it back together.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Paul! That is a good thought. A nail in the same hole twice would not be as tight. Much appreciated! 😸

[@jimwilliams2327]

How much does the weight for this clock weigh?

[@wernerkratzer8330]

Hello Ab, this Japanese Tezuka Poppo clock with those funny moving eyes is a great piece. Unfortunately I can't offer you any help, but I find your work very exciting and interesting. Have a lot of joy and fun with your work. I wish you all the best and stay healthy. Greetings Werner ! 👍🎶

[@time4clocks]

Thank you so much, Werner! It is a unique clock and I hope I can do a good job with repair. With your best wishes I'm sure I will be successful! All the best to you my friend!😸😸

[@Johnmiller-gm9lm]

Thanks

[@time4clocks]

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[@mrrgstuff]

I wonder if the curve on the face was a side effect of the stamping process? Maybe they didn't bother to flatten it as the nails would keep it in place 🤔. Thanks 😀👍

[@time4clocks]

That's a good thought, mrrgstuff! The material is so thin that being less than flat may not have been an issue. 😸😸

[@jimwilliams2327]

I am currently working on one of these,did you ever make a part2?

[@time4clocks]

Yes there is a part 1 and part 2 of but I still have to do part 3 where I work on the movement. I do hope to finish this series but you will probably finish your clock before me haha. 😸

[@practicalfixes4039]

The eyes look like ping pong balls to me.

[@time4clocks]

Yes! It may not show well on camera but for size they are about half the size of a ping pong ball and feel much thinner. Are you good at Ping Pong, Practical Fixes? 🙏🙏👍

[@practicalfixes4039]

I was, 30 years ago Ab, but no more. I used to play ping pong with my children when they were kids.

[@bjf7347]

I’ve seen an owl clock like this too.

[@time4clocks]

The owl clocks are cool! 😸

[@AyAyP]

Great videos, really appreciate the detail and back stories. I have a question about a similar Tezuka Poppo clock I picked up. Mine is the Owl model with moving eyes. It did not have a the "pinecone" chain weight. I'm curious what size weight you are using for the puppy clock, because the owl clock looks almost the same size with the same internal mechanism. Any help you could give would be appreciated.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Aaron! The puppy Clock got packed away with other items for my shop remodel. I will try, by the end of the week, to dig it out and give you a measurement and weight. 😸

[@time4clocks]

It will take me longer to dig out the crate with the Poppo in it, sorry about that, it is somewhat buried currently.

[@AyAyP]

No worries, I appreciate you taking your time to look.@@time4clocks

[@joatmonuk]

Hi, great chanel. I was wondering about the rectangle faced clock in the top left corner. I have one with a different style case and looked through your videos but don't see that clock videoed. I'm new to clock restoration and this is my first attempt, do you know any history and also I wonder if it used the same movement as mine. Have upload my first video of the disassembly if you'd be kind enough to check it out and see if the movement is the same, regards.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you for visiting and leaving a nice comment. My knowledge of English clocks is very limited. The clock of mine you are referencing from the video is an English clock made in 1936 by The Norland Clock Company. I don't know anything about the company, nor done any research, but they appear to have had some type of relation with the Enfield Company. The movement plate has "Norland" and a serial number stamped into it. I didn't see any writing on the movement plate of the clock you took apart but the works could be similar. I know that sometimes cases were made by separate companies and sold to other firms who just put their own movements inside, so the similarity of the case and dial may not just be a coincidence. I wish you the best working on that clock. Tackling a three train clock usually is too much for the average amateur like myself. While I'm working up to that level, I hope you will be successful. Best regards, Ab.

[@joatmonuk]

@Time4Clocks Thanks for the prompt reply. It was the style that jumped out and said buy me, did not realise the full extent of bush replacement and work involved. I have the bottom half of the Norland label inside the rear door. The movement has British Made stamped on the back plate and no other marks to show the maker so hit a hurdle regarding its history. I've learned a lot watching yours and many others here on KZbin. It's all a learning curve, and I feel confident I can pull the repairs and other requirements off and like a challenge.

[@time4clocks]

@@joatmonuk Before starting your bushing work, if you haven't already seen this, is an excellent explanation of bushing and depthing, by Matthew Reed from the UK. In this first video he starts discussing the topic about the 21 minute mark, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sISkpJyKedhpfck , then there is a follow up video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/omHSfHeCj5ecosk . In summary, he says most bushing work doesn't need to be done. You might enjoy those. Also, when I buy an old clock, it is often based on the fact that I just like how it looks visually. If I can repair it, great, if not, it still looks good just sitting there. Later, when I research, I can find out interesting history about it. 😸

[@joatmonuk]

@@time4clocks Your absolutely correct depthing is crucial before repairing bushes and needs consideration if to replace a bush or not at all. I did see one of Mathews videos just the other day actually. He mentioned checking wheels in pairs by pushing them together then moving them in the correct rotation in the train, then move apart whilst rotating them to see how they or should say freely rotate as even the makers of mass produced movements may have discrepancies between pivot centres, also wear of the wheels teeth can contribute to bushes wearing over time. The depthing tool he uses is beyond my budget the same as a genuine mainspring winder. Like you have done, I will need to make a winder and to be truthful you get more satisfaction and joy when building and using a tool you construct. I appreciate you time responding and will need a refresher of those videos, thanks for the links. 👍

[@pepperdog3761]

ping pong balls work

[@time4clocks]

I don't have a ping pong ball but I recall them being bigger than the eyes.

[@RyanThomas-r6n]

Did I miss part 2?

[@time4clocks]

No, Ryan, it's coming. I appreciate your interest in it. I am actually trying to piece it together as I filmed it over a month ago and some of it went missing. If I have time, I might get it up tonight or tomorrow. 😁😁

[@jimwilliams2327]

What did you use to clean plastic eyes?

[@kuyre2239]

MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN.

[@time4clocks]

Yes! 😸😸