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title: "David Clock"
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# 36-hour wind-powered runtime Premium birch plywood & hardwood 4 driven wooden gears David Clock

**Brand:** abong
**Price:** VT48605
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🕰️ Wind up your creativity and own time like never before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** David Clock by abong
- **How much does it cost?** VT48605 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- abong enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted abong brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic Power:** Forget batteries—this clock runs purely on elegant wind power for a full 36 hours.
- • **Challenge Accepted:** Expert-level DIY kit that sharpens your mechanical skills and rewards patience with timeless style.
- • **Wall-Worthy Design:** Sleek vintage-modern fusion that elevates any workspace or living room wall.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Carbon fiber axles and ball bearings reduce friction for smooth, reliable movement.
- • **Master the Art of Time:** Build a stunning 3D wooden gear clock that’s as much a conversation piece as a timekeeper.

## Overview

The David Clock is a sophisticated DIY 3D wooden mechanical clock kit featuring four precision-driven gears, carbon fiber axles, and ball bearings for reduced friction. Powered solely by a 36-hour wind mechanism, it requires no batteries and offers a vintage-modern aesthetic perfect for wall mounting. Designed for advanced builders, this kit combines hands-on mechanical engineering education with a stylish, eco-friendly timepiece that transforms any space.

## Description

desertcart.com: Abong David Mechanical Clock Kit - 3D Wood Puzzle Model - DIY Wooden Gear Wall Clock With Pendulum - No Batteries Required, Runs for 36 Hours on Single Wind : Toys & Games

Review: A WOOD GEAR CLOCK FOR THE ADVANCED BUILDER - ABONG DAVID MECHANICAL WOOD CLOCK DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 4/5, Expert Level SUMMARY: This is a good clock kit for those that have already built several wood clocks and is looking for a challenge or is a skilled model maker. This clock requires a modest amount of tools including a small razor saw, a hobby knife, glue, a drill and metric drill bits and several sheets of sandpaper to complete successfully. Additionally, you must have a fair amount of patience, the ability to pay attention to small details and the ability to problem solve. With the leverage of four driven gears, this clock requires paying utmost attention to reducing friction between all moving parts for it to work correctly. PROS: 1. Carbon fiber axles that are strong and sized consistently. 2. Ball bearings help to reduce friction. 3. Easy to set and read hands. 4. A beautiful clock with intriguing complication. 5. Keeps accurate time once adjusted and broken in. CONS: 1. No written instructions included. Must download instructions online. 2. Requires much sanding of the gears and cogs to allow them to fit with as little friction as possible. The gears have small teeth and will require a lot of patience to sand each one. 3. Need to acquire tools if you don't have them already. 4. The carbon fiber axles need to be cut to size. The carbon fiber axles can splinter and be a hazard. The carbon fiber dust is also a hazard that needs to be controlled. 5. Must be able to problem solve. 6. Need to acquire material for the drive weight. 7. The rewinding mechanism is awkward. BUILD TIPS: 1. I used a good hobby quality cyanoacrylate (superglue) adhesive in thin and medium viscosity with a fine applicator tip throughout the build to avoid waiting for a wood glue to set. If you haven't used CA glue before, practice on some scrap bits to judge how long it takes to set. 2. I hardened all the gear teeth with a drop of thin CA and then sanded each tooth until almost all the brown resin from the laser cutting process was removed. I did this before I started assembling the gear sets. This takes a fair amount of time. Hardening the teeth reduces friction and will reduce wear on the teeth. 3. I used wax from a candle on all contact points between gears and pallets and burnished the wax in with my fingernail until I could feel no ridges on the sanded parts. 4. I used the wooden washers to locate the gears on the axles but did not glue them in place until AFTER the clock had been fully assembled. This allowed the gears to be slid on the axle shafts to allow proper clearance between gears. I also used thin stainless steel washers as shims to fine tune the spacing between the gear faces and between the structural pieces. Only after I was satisfied with the gear spacing did I glue the washers in place on the axles to fix the gear positions. Make sure all gears spin as freely as possible and don't wobble. Also check to ensure there is no interference between contacting gear teeth. A little clearance is ok. 5. I triple checked to make sure all axles were perpendicular to the baseplate frame and parallel to each other. I found that the structural faceplate frame of my clock kit had shrunk slightly and warped. As a result, the bearing holes in the bottom and top frames did not match and were off by more than 1 mm laterally on the outside gears. As a result, the axles would bind in the bearings as they were at an angle and that there was a severe interference fit between the gears. I clearanced the out-of-position holes in the faceplate and relocated the bearings so that the axles would be all perpendicular to the frames and parallel to each other. A bit of a pain but readily solvable. 6. Take care to reduce friction wherever possible. I was able to get my clock running as soon as I hung the drive weight filled with 5 pounds of lead. With some fine tuning and break-in, my clock currently ticks reliably with just over 2-1/8 pounds of weight. 7. Overall, it took me about 50 hours to build this clock. RATING: Five Stars. This was a challenging but satisfying build. While there were some issues that needed to be overcome, you would expect this with an expert level kit - even if it is precision cut with a laser - because of the nature of wood. With four large driven gears, this clock is a challenge to build successfully as the escapement is highly leveraged and any friction will stall the mechanism. If you take your time to build accurately, you will be rewarded with a beautiful clock without having to cut your own gears and for a fraction of what a custom wood skeleton clock would cost.
Review: Fun build, not worth the money - It was a fun build. It filled a lot of time (which is what I was looking for). Clock works after a lot of critiquing. The problem I had was with the instructions. They have you glue things that need adjusting after you partially assemble. There was some errors in the orientation of the gears. Also you will need some tools that they do not tell you, but nothing the average garage does not have. If you buy it my recommendation is to straighten gears before beginning stages of instructions, and do not glue the gears until you are at the point of fine tuning the gear rotations ( instruction say to glue in the beginning). Other than that good quality and fun to build.

## Features

- Mechanical Clock Kit: Build a 3D wooden clock with gears and pendulum
- No Batteries Required: Clock runs on wind power for 36 hours
- Wall Mountable: Clock can be hung on any wall
- DIY Wooden Gear Clock: Construct a unique clock with hands and pendulum
- Vintage Style: Clock has a modern mechanical design with a classic look

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Y3TKQ9J |
| Age Range Description | Kid,Adult,Youth |
| Best Sellers Rank | #484,176 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,854 in 3-D Puzzles |
| Brand Name | ABONG |
| Color | David |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 190 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Develop understanding of mechanical engineering principles and clock mechanisms through hands-on assembly |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Manufacturer | ABONG |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 144 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | K1021 |
| Material Type | ['birch', 'Select Birch Plywood and Clear Poplar Hardwood'] |
| Model Number | K1021 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Mechanical |
| Power Source | Mechanical, winding |
| Size | 6" x 16" x 3.4" (15.25cm x 40.5cm x 8.5cm) |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Buildings |
| UPC | 798304461251 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![David Clock - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71i3mXb+zjL.jpg)
![David Clock - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ku51bF9+L.jpg)
![David Clock - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Oov8yqnHL.jpg)
![David Clock - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EDHGkQ6UL.jpg)
![David Clock - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PEL2z+nHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How hard is it to set the time?**
A: It is very easy to set the time. The time hands are friction driven, so you just turn them to the correct time as needed. On another note, I DEFINITELY advise against purchasing or building this clock kit. It is borderline impossible to get it to run corrective after spending hours and hours fine tuning it. There are much better wooden pendulum clock lots out there to choose from that work VERY well when completed. I've built four of them and the Abong David is by FAR the worst kit. Save yourself a ton of aggravation, make another choice.

**Q: How long will the clock run? Similar clocks only run 12 hours then have to be rewound. Is this one the same?**
A: Hello, 
The David Wall Clock (K1021) runs for 36 hours on a wind.
I hope that helps,
Tru Inertia

**Q: How do you wind it, does it have a crank? Or, do you have to remove it from the wall and do it from the back? Can anyone give me a description?**
A: Winding the clock is an operation that requires two hands. One hand to slowly lift up on the weight, one hand to carefully spin the cord's wheel-gear as the weight moves upward. Be very careful that the cord doesn't slip off-track and BEHIND the wheel-gear. If that happens, the clock will run poorly,,, or not at all. Yes,,, daily winding of this clock is chore that can easily go wrong.

**Q: How thick, front to back, is this clock when finished ?**
A: Approximately 4”; but I HIGHLY Recommend avoiding this clock kit. See my review under “three stars “. I would recommend a wonderful clock from “Wooden-Gear-Clocks.com” kits, they are fabulous.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A WOOD GEAR CLOCK FOR THE ADVANCED BUILDER
*by D***G on December 24, 2023*

ABONG DAVID MECHANICAL WOOD CLOCK DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 4/5, Expert Level SUMMARY: This is a good clock kit for those that have already built several wood clocks and is looking for a challenge or is a skilled model maker. This clock requires a modest amount of tools including a small razor saw, a hobby knife, glue, a drill and metric drill bits and several sheets of sandpaper to complete successfully. Additionally, you must have a fair amount of patience, the ability to pay attention to small details and the ability to problem solve. With the leverage of four driven gears, this clock requires paying utmost attention to reducing friction between all moving parts for it to work correctly. PROS: 1. Carbon fiber axles that are strong and sized consistently. 2. Ball bearings help to reduce friction. 3. Easy to set and read hands. 4. A beautiful clock with intriguing complication. 5. Keeps accurate time once adjusted and broken in. CONS: 1. No written instructions included. Must download instructions online. 2. Requires much sanding of the gears and cogs to allow them to fit with as little friction as possible. The gears have small teeth and will require a lot of patience to sand each one. 3. Need to acquire tools if you don't have them already. 4. The carbon fiber axles need to be cut to size. The carbon fiber axles can splinter and be a hazard. The carbon fiber dust is also a hazard that needs to be controlled. 5. Must be able to problem solve. 6. Need to acquire material for the drive weight. 7. The rewinding mechanism is awkward. BUILD TIPS: 1. I used a good hobby quality cyanoacrylate (superglue) adhesive in thin and medium viscosity with a fine applicator tip throughout the build to avoid waiting for a wood glue to set. If you haven't used CA glue before, practice on some scrap bits to judge how long it takes to set. 2. I hardened all the gear teeth with a drop of thin CA and then sanded each tooth until almost all the brown resin from the laser cutting process was removed. I did this before I started assembling the gear sets. This takes a fair amount of time. Hardening the teeth reduces friction and will reduce wear on the teeth. 3. I used wax from a candle on all contact points between gears and pallets and burnished the wax in with my fingernail until I could feel no ridges on the sanded parts. 4. I used the wooden washers to locate the gears on the axles but did not glue them in place until AFTER the clock had been fully assembled. This allowed the gears to be slid on the axle shafts to allow proper clearance between gears. I also used thin stainless steel washers as shims to fine tune the spacing between the gear faces and between the structural pieces. Only after I was satisfied with the gear spacing did I glue the washers in place on the axles to fix the gear positions. Make sure all gears spin as freely as possible and don't wobble. Also check to ensure there is no interference between contacting gear teeth. A little clearance is ok. 5. I triple checked to make sure all axles were perpendicular to the baseplate frame and parallel to each other. I found that the structural faceplate frame of my clock kit had shrunk slightly and warped. As a result, the bearing holes in the bottom and top frames did not match and were off by more than 1 mm laterally on the outside gears. As a result, the axles would bind in the bearings as they were at an angle and that there was a severe interference fit between the gears. I clearanced the out-of-position holes in the faceplate and relocated the bearings so that the axles would be all perpendicular to the frames and parallel to each other. A bit of a pain but readily solvable. 6. Take care to reduce friction wherever possible. I was able to get my clock running as soon as I hung the drive weight filled with 5 pounds of lead. With some fine tuning and break-in, my clock currently ticks reliably with just over 2-1/8 pounds of weight. 7. Overall, it took me about 50 hours to build this clock. RATING: Five Stars. This was a challenging but satisfying build. While there were some issues that needed to be overcome, you would expect this with an expert level kit - even if it is precision cut with a laser - because of the nature of wood. With four large driven gears, this clock is a challenge to build successfully as the escapement is highly leveraged and any friction will stall the mechanism. If you take your time to build accurately, you will be rewarded with a beautiful clock without having to cut your own gears and for a fraction of what a custom wood skeleton clock would cost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun build, not worth the money
*by B***. on December 10, 2020*

It was a fun build. It filled a lot of time (which is what I was looking for). Clock works after a lot of critiquing. The problem I had was with the instructions. They have you glue things that need adjusting after you partially assemble. There was some errors in the orientation of the gears. Also you will need some tools that they do not tell you, but nothing the average garage does not have. If you buy it my recommendation is to straighten gears before beginning stages of instructions, and do not glue the gears until you are at the point of fine tuning the gear rotations ( instruction say to glue in the beginning). Other than that good quality and fun to build.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun project!
*by S***N on March 4, 2022*

I got this kit for my husband as a Christmas gift. He loved building it and the clock looks even better in person than in the pictures! I did read a lot of the negative reviews however, and I have to say that this kit is not for you if you do not have a lot of patience and do not enjoy tinkering. This is not the kind of thing that you are going to put together and it will just work. After all this is a working clock with lots of intricate parts. It probably took twice as long to tweak it and get to run perfectly than to put it together in the first place. But if you are patient and don't mind taking it apart a dozen times to make teeny, tiny adjustments, this is a fun project and a very nice looking clock!

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