2
Assembly Tips
1) To remove precut parts from the original board, carefully bend the parts back and forth to break
the small sliver of wood that is holding them in place. If necessary, use a knife to free any pieces
that were not completely scored by the laser.
2) You may stain your clock if desired. If you are working from a kit or material set that does not
have contrasting wood, we recommend one stain for all of the parts that are found on the gear panel,
and a contrasting finish for the rest of the parts.
Although it is possible to do all the staining after the clock is assembled (the clock is easily
disassembled), you may find it easier to stain the gears prior to assembly. Since a finish can hinder
glue bonding, wait to apply finish until the components have been glued together (a suggested
sequence for sanding and finishing is included in the step by step instructions).
If you choose to
apply a varnish, avoid getting varnish on the contact faces of the gears
.
3) A few components require gluing. Glued parts should be clamped while the glue cures.
4) Follow the instructions in order. Carefully complete one step before moving on to the next.
5) For the laser-cut parts: some of the parts might benefit from some light sanding, especially at the
breakaway points where the pieces were attached to the original board. Do not sand the mating
surfaces of the gear teeth. Note that the backsides of some pieces may show residue from the laser
cutting operation. A light sanding will remove this residue, although for nearly all parts this is not
necessary because the residue will not be visible once the clock is assembled. If desired, the edges
of the non-gear pieces can be sanded to remove the residue left by the laser. The assembly
instructions indicate at what point the various pieces should be sanded.
6) Some of the parts fit together tightly. It may be necessary to gently tap them together with a
hammer. If the fit seems too tight, some light sanding may be necessary to insure a proper fit.
7) Once the clock is assembled and mounted, there likely will be some adjustments required to get
the clock running properly. Follow the suggestions found in the Regulating and Adjusting and the
Troubleshooting sections of the instructions.
8) A duplicate copy of the part list numbering (Part Locator) is included on the last page of this
manual. This is intended to be removed from the manual so that it can be referred to during
assembly without having to flip back and forth in the manual.
9) Take your time and enjoy the process! Please contact us if you have any questions during
assembly.
