OMG I just done the first clock in our home and with your help I ordered the mechanics and will be attempting to change 6 clocks! The first clock was a success! I’m so pleased and will be ordering more to get every ticking clock fixed! P.S. I love clocks!
You can and the clock would still run fine, but the ticking would remain. Quarts clocks without a second hand often just use a button to cover the hole, but if you look, the button rotates.
I don't understand the different sizes. You said the two little black boxes are 6 mm and 14 mm but they look like they are just the same size as each other. How do you determine which one your clock needs? What part of that black box do you measure?
It’s how far the hands are from the base. So a deep clock would need 14mm, a very flat thin clock would need 6mm. A 14mm on a clock that needs a 6mm often means the hands would rub the glass.
I want your clock, I'm looking for a clock that ticks loudly. Where can I find one? I went and bought one at a thrift store, and it didn't work. I wanted to cry.
I have a question sir. I want to buy another Timex Watch but they are extremely loud. Would putting a thin felt sticker on the back between the watch and my wrist on the stainless steel part make the watch quieter? I haven't bought the watch or the felt yet, just wanted a second opinion.
I’m thinking of buying a nice clock for around 100-150 bucks and doing this to make it quiet but I’m afraid I’ll fuck it up. How hard do you think it would be to do this with a clock that has a cage welded onto it...
It’s all about access and type of clock. A clock in that price range is either an impressive sculpture with a clock in it or an expensive clock. Cheap clocks are easy to replace, but if it’s a fancy clock, proceed with caution.
Yes. You’ll find that while they don’t have a second hand, it’s been replaced with a button that rotates like a second hand. A new mechanism will stop the ticking and by installing the button, it just rotates smoothly.
My wife has a very old clock that doesn't run on batteries. Do you know if something like this is possible to do with such an old clock? It means a lot to her, but I can't cope with the ticking
It would depend on the kind of clock. Long story short, you would need to add sound proofing to it on the inside of the clock if even possible. Pretty doable with mantle clocks, however clocks with a pendulum would be tough as they need to be clear to swing back and forth.
@@Turbo231 I ordered a new quiet movement for a clock I recently purchased. I was having trouble getting the hands back on the new one because they have a little 'rivet' on the hole that goes on the mechanism. However, I have to send it back anyway because in the instructions it said it won't work for hands longer than 6" and my longest one is 7.5". Is that true for all the quiet movement boxes? Also, I paid $15 for it (only paid $25 for the clock) - is that too much in your opinion? Thanks!
You might have to be a bit aggressive with the hands as they are pressed in and held on with friction. $15 is fine for a local store price, however they can be had for about $1 from china and a few bucks from other places. It should have no issue spinning bigger hands.
I use them to keep time. But really, it’s having too many clocks and having too much ticking. I much prefer the ticking of a spring wound clock, even the fast beat of a westclox, then the slow electronic tick of a modern Quartz clock.
One of the most peaceful sounds in the world is ticking clocks. You may have to admit that you are a bit too sensitive when clocks offend, while people are starving and being abused
Stahlnecker James One, sure. Check out Red Barn Homestead’s video, 51 minutes of a clock ticking! Amazing! 5 clocks though, no, that’s loud and annoying.
OMG I just done the first clock in our home and with your help I ordered the mechanics and will be attempting to change 6 clocks! The first clock was a success! I’m so pleased and will be ordering more to get every ticking clock fixed! P.S. I love clocks!
Thanks Ben! I had an old noisy clock I loved but it was too loud. With your video I fixed for a dollar!
Glad the video helped. :)
Do I just search for "silent quartz clock movement replacement part"? I like how it is continuous...
Quiet Mute Sounds Hand Quartz Clock Movement Mechanism DIY Repair Tool Parts Kit works for me, nice description and lists all the kinds of clocks.
Wow! I would keep moving clocks around to find the most quiet, (to no avail.)
How long does the battery last on the smooth-movement mechanisms compared to the original?
I find it’s over a year easy compared to 2 or 3 on a conventional.
Could you simply remove the second hand, or would that stop the clock from working properly?
You can and the clock would still run fine, but the ticking would remain. Quarts clocks without a second hand often just use a button to cover the hole, but if you look, the button rotates.
I don't understand the different sizes. You said the two little black boxes are 6 mm and 14 mm but they look like they are just the same size as each other. How do you determine which one your clock needs? What part of that black box do you measure?
It’s how far the hands are from the base. So a deep clock would need 14mm, a very flat thin clock would need 6mm. A 14mm on a clock that needs a 6mm often means the hands would rub the glass.
Thanks!
I want your clock, I'm looking for a clock that ticks loudly. Where can I find one? I went and bought one at a thrift store, and it didn't work. I wanted to cry.
That's strange, most dollar store and even more expensive clocks are tickers.
@@Turbo231 I finally got a clock, from my co-worker, and it's a dream. I love it, helps me sleep.
@@Turbo231 I didn't know that, maybe I was looking like a man. (All around, not seeing it right in front of my face!) Hahaha!
How do you know what size to order?
I have a question sir. I want to buy another Timex Watch but they are extremely loud. Would putting a thin felt sticker on the back between the watch and my wrist on the stainless steel part make the watch quieter? I haven't bought the watch or the felt yet, just wanted a second opinion.
I’m thinking of buying a nice clock for around 100-150 bucks and doing this to make it quiet but I’m afraid I’ll fuck it up. How hard do you think it would be to do this with a clock that has a cage welded onto it...
It’s all about access and type of clock. A clock in that price range is either an impressive sculpture with a clock in it or an expensive clock. Cheap clocks are easy to replace, but if it’s a fancy clock, proceed with caution.
Turbo231 I’m definitely looking at clocks that are probably the former so I will give it a go cheers 👍
Hi, what do I do if the clocks don't have a second hand? Will installing the new piece still stop the sound?
Yes. You’ll find that while they don’t have a second hand, it’s been replaced with a button that rotates like a second hand. A new mechanism will stop the ticking and by installing the button, it just rotates smoothly.
Thank you.... I'll try that.
My wife has a very old clock that doesn't run on batteries. Do you know if something like this is possible to do with such an old clock? It means a lot to her, but I can't cope with the ticking
It would depend on the kind of clock. Long story short, you would need to add sound proofing to it on the inside of the clock if even possible.
Pretty doable with mantle clocks, however clocks with a pendulum would be tough as they need to be clear to swing back and forth.
@@Turbo231 thank you for the reply. It doesn't have a pendulum, but I also don't think it has room for sound proofing. Will try to investigate :)
wind2dk Yeah, even a bit of batting goes a long way. Make sure it’s on something soft, even if a doily but best a cotton towel.
I realize your video is from awhile back but I'm wondering if it's still possible to ask you a question.
Sure, go right ahead.
@@Turbo231 I ordered a new quiet movement for a clock I recently purchased. I was having trouble getting the hands back on the new one because they have a little 'rivet' on the hole that goes on the mechanism. However, I have to send it back anyway because in the instructions it said it won't work for hands longer than 6" and my longest one is 7.5". Is that true for all the quiet movement boxes? Also, I paid $15 for it (only paid $25 for the clock) - is that too much in your opinion? Thanks!
You might have to be a bit aggressive with the hands as they are pressed in and held on with friction. $15 is fine for a local store price, however they can be had for about $1 from china and a few bucks from other places. It should have no issue spinning bigger hands.
Turbo231 Thanks for your reply!!!
why, the ambient ticking sound is the whole point of owning a mechanic clock
I use them to keep time. But really, it’s having too many clocks and having too much ticking. I much prefer the ticking of a spring wound clock, even the fast beat of a westclox, then the slow electronic tick of a modern Quartz clock.
Good video
Am i the only one who noticed it going way too fast?
It keeps fine time.
You're right it's an optical illusion it appears to go to fast.
I HAVE EXACT SAME CLOCK AS YOUR'S HOLY FRICK
Yeah, it’s a neat but fairly generic clock.
One of the most peaceful sounds in the world is ticking clocks. You may have to admit that you are a bit too sensitive when clocks offend, while people are starving and being abused
Stahlnecker James One, sure. Check out Red Barn Homestead’s video, 51 minutes of a clock ticking! Amazing! 5 clocks though, no, that’s loud and annoying.
This is the most ridiculous shit I think I've ever read
Omg I should just buy a digital clock instead 😬