Clock Making in Schools
The making of clocks in the classroom is very versatile. It provides a lot of scope, as it can be used in almost all subjects and tailored to most age and skill levels. Clock making develops the students’: imagination, research, design, planning and manufacturing skills, incorporating a variety of materials. Students can develop their own design or follow the teachers’ guidelines. An added bonus is that it is a cost effective unit of work which provides a useable end product. There are two main types of Clock Construction:
(1) the CLOCK MOVEMENT, with a choice of hands and numerals
(2) the INSERT CLOCK, where the complete clock is inserted into a hole from the front.
For full pricing and specification information please refer to our Clocks Catalogue.
Click here for a Clock Parts order form.
QUARTZ CLOCK MOVEMENTS
Clock Movements
Each movement is supplied with a rubber washer, brass washer, hexagon nut and second hand (see chart below to find a Second Hand that suits your Hour and Minute Hands) . ALL other items need to be ordered.
PLEASE NOTE: ML quartz clock movements are currently out of stock - expected arrival May/June 2024.
Hour and Minute Hands
Hour & minute hands must be ordered separately and are not included in the price of the movement.
Dimensions shown (mm) indicate the length of the hour and minute hand, from the centre of the holes. If the hands are too long, they can be trimmed with scissors. The hands have a protective film which should be peeled off. NOTE: If the order does not specify an item number, H2142 will be supplied; if no colour specified Black will be sent.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Currently no H211G, H219B, H219G, H270B and H277G in stock. More stock due back March/April, 2024.
2. H2142B has been replaced by model H2140B. This has slightly shorter hour & minute hands - 62mm & 95mm, respectively.
3. H2142G is low in stock and will be replaced by model H2140G. This has slightly shorter hour & minute hands - 62mm & 95mm, respectively.
Second Hands
Included in the price of the Movements. (see chart above to find a Second Hand that suits your Hour and Minute Hands).
NOTE: For Hour & Minute hands that are supplied with either 57mm or 90mm second hands, please choose from red, black or gold second hands. If no colour is specified on order, red second hands will be supplied.
Additional second hands can also be purchased.
Clock Numerals
When ordering, state TYPE, FINISH and SIZE: If not specified, NUMA-15mm Black will be supplied. These are plastic numerals, approx. 1-1 ½ mm thick, with self-adhesive and a backing sheet. However, during storage, the adhesive on the back may deteriorate. If so, you can apply one of the commercially available adhesives, such as Selley’s "Supaglue” (Brush-on) or one of the spray on adhesives – eg. Fuller’s "Permanent Bond”.
Clock Numerals & Characters - Limited Editions
ARABIC NUMERALS - WHITE
Code: NUMAW
Set of 12 Arabic numerals. White.
Sizes (approx.): 12mm, 15mm & 18mm
NUMERALS - HEBREW
Code: NUMH
Set of 12 Hebrew characters. Gold. Size (approx.): 20mm
CHINESE CHARACTERS
Code: NUMC
Set of 12 Chinese characters. Gold. Sizes (approx.): 12mm or 20mm
PARTIAL SUNBURSTS - ARABIC
Code: NUMASUNA
Set of Part Sunbursts - Arabic. Gold. Sizes: 75mm, 100mm or 125mm.
PARTIAL SUNBURSTS - OLD ENGLISH
Code: NUMSUNOE
Set of Part Sunbursts - Old English. Gold. Sizes: 75mm, 100mm or 125mm.
Click here to download our Numeral Positioning Guide.
RESIN ART CLOCK PROJECT
The RESIN ART CLOCK is a Materials & Technologies Specializations focused project which allows students to create a personalized clock face using coloured Epoxy Resin. Student’s can mix, pour and manipulate the resin into the desired patterns to create a unique clock face, of their own design. This Clock making project is suitable for students in years 8 to 12 in a supervised environment.
More information is available in the Overview.
Two Class packs sizes are available:
For 10 Students
Code: RESART10
This kit contains enough 25cm clock faces, movements, hands, hangers and numerals for 10 clocks. It includes 1.0L of resin and 6 x 10g colour packs.
The colours are: Dark Blue; Light Blue; White; Black; Gold; Green
Price: $290.00
For 20 Students
Code: RESART20
This kit contains enough 25cm clock faces, movements, hands, hangers and numerals for 20 clocks. It includes 2.0L of resin and 8x 10g colour packs.
The colours are: Dark Blue; Light Blue; White; Black; Gold; Purple; Green; Red
Price: $560.00
DECORATIVE CLOCK DIAL CORNERS - LIMITED EDITION
SCROLL PATTERN
Code: DECSCROLL
4 piece plastic decorative scroll clock dial corner. Gold on black.
With self-adhesive and a backing sheet. However, during storage, the adhesive on the back may deteriorate. If so, you can apply one of the commercially available adhesives, such as Selley’s "Supaglue” (Brush-on) or one of the spray on adhesives – eg. Fuller’s "Permanent Bond”.
3 sizes (approx.): 30 x 30 x 42mm, 50 x 50 x 70mm or 60 x 60 x 84mm.
CLASSIC PATTERN
Code: DECCLASSIC
4 piece plastic decorative classic pattern clock dial corner. Gold on black.
With self-adhesive and a backing sheet. However, during storage, the adhesive on the back may deteriorate. If so, you can apply one of the commercially available adhesives, such as Selley’s "Supaglue” (Brush-on) or one of the spray on adhesives – eg. Fuller’s "Permanent Bond”.
2 sizes (approx.): 48 x 48 x 65mm or 61 x 61 x 84mm.
HEART PATTERN
Code: DECHEART
4 piece plastic decorative heart pattern clock dial corner. Gold on black.
With self-adhesive and a backing sheet. However, during storage, the adhesive on the back may deteriorate. If so, you can apply one of the commercially available adhesives, such as Selley’s "Supaglue” (Brush-on) or one of the spray on adhesives – eg. Fuller’s "Permanent Bond”.
2 sizes (approx.): 25 x 25 x 34mm or 50 x 50 x 67mm.
Pendulums
PENDULUM A - Code: PENDUA
PENDULUM B - Code: PENDUB
Insert Clocks
Insert clocks are complete clocks – movement, hands, dial face with Roman numerals and front glass with bezel. - For these clocks you need to make a suitable clock housing which allows the clock to be inserted from the front. Notes: - the actual clocks may vary from the picture shown - ICL & ICLL come in a choice of Gold or Chrome colour bezel
Teaching Aids
CODE: BOOKWOODCL
“The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks” - John A. Nelson. This book shows how to make beautiful timber clocks. Each clock has been photographed in colour, has instructions and plans. Suitable for a range of skill levels.