Client comment: I have a clock that loses time, is that in the realm of things you like fixing? Spoiler: Not usually a fan of working on clocks. I fixed this one.
Thank you very much for your demonstration and explanation! The video proves that quartz clock that runs faster or slower than the actual time can be repaired and made to keep time accurately. So people will no more get tempted to throw the damaged clocks into garbage, side of the road or in place where old goods or sold. Instead they get idea to repair and use it again.
Actually an unusual design. I have opened a dozen plastic clock works that were just worn out. I was totally amazed that I found this repairable problem.
Can the magnet lose some of it magnetism? And therefore lose turning "power" I have one that sorta works but second hand just twitches. Took apart and the round magnet turns but doesn't haven't enough oomph to turn the gears
We run volunteer clinics at libraries, etc. where the public bring in their broken stuff to be fixed. We teach trouble shooting and disassembly skills. . Most of what we see is not "economically repairable", but that is not the point. It is about teaching and learning. I have seen 4 fixers spend 3 hours trying to fix a McDonald's toy.
Thank you very much for your demonstration and explanation! The video proves that quartz clock that runs faster or slower than the actual time can be repaired and made to keep time accurately. So people will no more get tempted to throw the damaged clocks into garbage, side of the road or in place where old goods or sold. Instead they get idea to repair and use it again.
I was quite surprised to find something fixable myself
@@twincitiesfixit May God bless your efforts and grant you success.
Great job ! I bet that is a common problem with quartz clocks
Actually an unusual design. I have opened a dozen plastic clock works that were just worn out. I was totally amazed that I found this repairable problem.
Can the magnet lose some of it magnetism? And therefore lose turning "power"
I have one that sorta works but second hand just twitches.
Took apart and the round magnet turns but doesn't haven't enough oomph to turn the gears
I think the little plastic pins wear and the friction overcomes the oscillating mechanism.
@@twincitiesfixit yep . That's what happened exactly. Thanks!
Nice sir
So nice
Deoxit will fix that.
Sure did!
@@twincitiesfixit I save the Deoxit for switches and use IPA instead due to cost.
This type of movement costs something around 2$. Is anything wrong with it? Just toss it into the trash, cuz it not worth the time u spent on it.
It did take time, but the feeling of accomplishment can be worth it. That's if you have time to tinker.
We run volunteer clinics at libraries, etc. where the public bring in their broken stuff to be fixed. We teach trouble shooting and disassembly skills. . Most of what we see is not "economically repairable", but that is not the point. It is about teaching and learning. I have seen 4 fixers spend 3 hours trying to fix a McDonald's toy.
@@twincitiesfixit there is no skills needed to disassemble and assemble this thing.
Wanna teach something? Go and buy trashed Tissot or Wostok.
Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
It's good to learn new things.
You should learn how to stop being a rude arrogant prick.
@@moskauuhrmacher6833 I think its more about keeping things going instead of tossing everything that breaks. Too much e-waste in the world.