Clock Movement Kit | 18 mm Shaft | Black Hands - DIY Wall Clock Making

Build a working wall clock from your own dial. This clock movement kit pairs a black clock movement with a 18 mm shaft, black hour, minute and second hands, matching black stick numerals and a metal hanger, everything the photo shows in one pack.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Resin clock faces and moulded dials
• MDF, wood and canvas clock projects
• Replacing a dead movement in an old clock

Compatibility

Works with: dials whose centre hole thickness suits a 18 mm shaft, including thicker dials and resin clock faces.

Pairs well with: resin clock moulds and DIY clock bases.

Not suitable for: dials thicker than the shaft; measure your dial thickness before choosing the shaft length.

How to Use

1. Drill or cast a centre hole in your dial.
2. Fit the movement behind the dial and tighten the shaft nut in front.
3. Press on the hour, minute and second hands in order.
4. Stick the numerals, fit the hanger, insert a battery and set the time.

You will Need

• DIY clock bases and faces

You may also like

• resin clock moulds
• clock making parts

Before You Buy

• Choose the shaft by dial thickness; the 18 mm shaft must pass through the dial with thread left for the nut.
• The battery and the dial are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the kit?
One clock movement with a 18 mm shaft, black hour, minute and second hands, black stick numerals and a metal hanger.

How is this different from the 12 mm kit?
Only the shaft length changes; pick 18 mm for thicker dials and resin clock faces and 12 mm for the other thickness range.

Will it work with a resin clock?
Yes, cast the centre hole in the mould, check the 18 mm shaft clears the cast thickness and assemble as usual.