Making a Fully Mechanical Clock Out of PAPER

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4 жыл бұрын

Building a fully functioning mechanical clock out of paper from the book "Make Your Own Working Paper Clock" by James Smith Rudolph. I built this in my spare time over several months and dozens of podcasts. :)
Unfortunately, I got a bit carried away when building this and forgot to film portions of its construction. Sorry about the missing parts!
It was a super interesting project, and I was ecstatic when it actually worked! It keeps decent time considering it's just made of paper. It gains/loses 1-2 min/hr and the weight keeps it running for about 5 hours before it needs to be rewound

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@mrBDeye 3 жыл бұрын

I began marking this clock from the book at age 10 but never finished it. It's nice to see that you did. Amazing.

@avrumgoldman7392 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration. I have this kit, but have never had the courage to complete it. You have inspired me to try!

@chinolimpao09 11 ай бұрын

What a good idea and what a good project ! ! ! congrats

@leewmlee 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on completing the clock! I bought the book a very long time ago and got into trouble with the big wheel. It couldn't engage the gears properly and jammed. It's so nice to be able to finally see it work.

@ihsansendagire5815 Ай бұрын

What is the name of the book

@steve0701 29 күн бұрын

@@ihsansendagire5815 The title is Make Your Own Working Paper Clock by James Smith Rudolph

@rheabelltower84 3 ай бұрын

And for his next trick.....he'll make ice outta fire. Seriously! This is awesome. I want one

@TreeHaven869 9 ай бұрын

After having the book for many year I'm finally starting today. Thanks for the video! Studying every frame!

@ihsansendagire5815 Ай бұрын

What's the name

@cartographicprojection Ай бұрын

@@ihsansendagire5815 Exactly what is shown in the first few frames of the video: “Make your own Working Paper Clock”. I got mine on eBay years ago. I don’t think I can post links here.

@timroberts69 5 күн бұрын

@@ihsansendagire5815 In case you haven't found out yet, it's called "Make Your Own Working Paper Clock" by James Smith Randolph.

@Lost_Particles Жыл бұрын

Now make a mechanical paper wristwatch.🤣🤣🤣

@1.4142 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. It's About Time is an event in Division C of Scioly this year, and I bet a lot of people will do this.

@AutomationDnD Жыл бұрын

Amazing attention to detail ... _Well Dne_

@1CO1519 10 ай бұрын

This is excellent!

@edwardmalec7671 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I built one as carefully as I could over a two week period and had NO success. Your building skill is AMAZING! Congrats.

@cptnbara 7 ай бұрын

Last night I bought a pair of grandfather clock hands on ebay. They're beautiful brass things, and I was vaguely thinking that maybe I could affix them to a new clock. I've spent a lot of time in the last 24 hours searching through dozens of websites trying to figure out how I can buy a clock movement that would fit these old hands to no avail. Watching someone build a fully functional mechanical clock out of paper in the middle of this unending nightmare of web searching feels vaguely as though I am being taunted by forces beyond my comprehension. This was really beautiful work, it looks incredible and the video is wonderful. I'm think I'm going to spontaneously combust.

@imaginemore 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment!

@ALEXGIBSONCMG 3 жыл бұрын

That is fabulous

@akmal7473 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing..good job

@pigetstuck 2 жыл бұрын

great job! got any other projects/videos in the works?

@swarnalisarkar5203 3 жыл бұрын

good job

@nuhnuh4836 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@jessicastantonmd 2 жыл бұрын

I have now tried this twice and have never been able to get it to work! Very jealous :)

@miserable.day1969 Ай бұрын

I waited 30 years for this video. What took you so long?

@steve0701 29 күн бұрын

I wish they had an illustration of the reduction gear, pieces 81 thru 87. I can’t see where 86 and 87 go.

@dogctor 3 жыл бұрын

Epic

@Toms.George 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@weerobot 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...

@leewmlee 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations! I bought the book too but couldn't do the wheels precisely enough and it jammed :-(. Can pls let us know how long the clock ran before the gears wore out? PS: I took the modern-day short cut. Bought a quartz electronic pendulum mechanism ...

@imaginemore Ай бұрын

I don't keep it running continuously, but it's still working!

@keltar4071 7 ай бұрын

Ive tried building this 4 times over the years. Is there a error in the insructions? In the rewind mechanism part. I always have problems there. It like the instructions are backwards for that part.

@bscutajar 2 жыл бұрын

What is keeping the pendulum running?

@jaleelkalathil3500 Жыл бұрын

The weight bro

@davidmatallana1077 8 ай бұрын

buen día amigo......tu video es excelente........casi diría fenomenal........un mecanismo hecho a besa de carton es muy interesante...........lo que faltaria son las medidas de todas la piezas para seguirte en la elaboration del mismo................se agradece por l video......bye.

@Lunawishper 5 ай бұрын

What book did you use to make this ?????

@Mr.Rogers143 Жыл бұрын

Is there a lubricant used for the pins and other moving parts, or is it just paper on paper?

@imaginemore Жыл бұрын

No lubricant, but there are some small plastic bushings around the axles

@mishobbies5210 2 жыл бұрын

can you send the link for the templates?

@silviavera9228 Жыл бұрын

I would like to have those too

@gustavosoriav09 Жыл бұрын

donde se puede comparar

@iangibbons2441 Жыл бұрын

I’ve taken amphetamines before too bro. I know that feeling. Lol And of course, well done! I’m impressed!

@andreavela1433 Жыл бұрын

how to assemble the rectangular piece n° 98 that is in that book? because I have not understood yet and it says that it must also be folded but how?

@steve0701 29 күн бұрын

98 isn’t difficult. Glued inside the pendulum bob it is bowed outward to hold the bob against the shaft, but not so tightly that it can’t be adjusted up or down for time regulation.

@vincelianros432 2 жыл бұрын

where can I get a template of this clock?? I really want to make one like this

@imaginemore 2 жыл бұрын

It's from the book "Make Your Own Working Paper Clock" by James Smith Rudolph

@vincelianros432 2 жыл бұрын

@@imaginemore is there an available template online??

@imaginemore 2 жыл бұрын

@@vincelianros432 Not that I am aware of, but the book can be found on eBay for not much.

@classicarts7318 Жыл бұрын

What is the book name. Is it available online?

@kstyrsky 3 ай бұрын

It is “Make Your Own Working Paper Clock” and available on Amazon!

@sunithagolivi4498 7 ай бұрын

Not BAD😮 3:17

@fatimalaherismail7175 5 ай бұрын

Amazing. Is it paper or 1mm card?

@steve0701 29 күн бұрын

Neither. The thickness is about 0.3 mm, near as I can measure.

@florganda 2 жыл бұрын

Hey make sure it does not get water in it

@bighead6106 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I also bought that book, but I encountered some problems in the production process. Can you help me?

@imaginemore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you're building one too! What problems are you running into?

@bighead6106 3 жыл бұрын

@@imaginemore The question is a bit complicated. I can't explain it clearly in the comment area. Can you provide your email?

@imaginemore 3 жыл бұрын

@@bighead6106 I don't feel comfortable posting my email address here, but if you are comfortable sharing yours I'll reach out to you.

@vitorvasconcelos2846 9 ай бұрын

Kkk 2 anos

@something_bookish3240 10 ай бұрын

Can you share what book is it

@kstyrsky 3 ай бұрын

It is “Make Your Own Working Paper Clock” and available on Amazon!

@vitorvasconcelos2846 9 ай бұрын

Comprei o livro (book) e estou tentando fazer, mas acho que não vou conseguir, está em ingles e eu só falo português e, bem mal, kkk. Parabéns 👏👏👏 e um abraço! Brazil.

@vitorvasconcelos2846 9 ай бұрын

😢 não consegui😢