UGears Aero Clock Review

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Vlad Gutkovsky

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Thanks very much for all your insights into the Aero Clock assembly and function. It is the type project that I definitely consider. I love all types of clocks, the more unique and unusual the better.

rehabmax

I had problems at first but now mine runs very good. The balloon rises and falls smooth and quiet. The clock keeps decent time too. It isn't a easy one to build and get working right.

billiewright

Thank you for this. I retail UGears and am always looking for videos to assist my customers. Great info, appreciate you.

Holly-givy

Mine runs 25 hours, but not with the supplied sandbag, its just too long. I found a Lead Weight mantled with brass by Ebay which is only 4 Inches long. The mounting holes at the wall are 1, 8 m high (as recommended). I also had to make that Gap as shown in the review. I used Vaseline to lubricate all the parts and gears with a small paint brush, thats much easier as a candle, and you can lubricate the gear tooths completely . (You may have that for avoiding friction for your best friend in your bedroom :-). My clock runs smooth with only 1400 grams of that Lead weight! that should prevent gear wear, if you need 2 kg you have to reduce friction!

reneezottmaier

Been looking at this model, thanks for the informative review!
Weights are always a worry with this kinda stuff, so it's good to see it's easy to fix!

Arastelion

Good review! I also broke the balloon lol, they are very kind and sent me replacement parts. It looks so cool on the wall!

garlicwaffle

I also built this one, but you can throw it away after 1.5 years because the gears wear out and the weight of 2 kilos is no longer held when you pull it up

rlaan

It is very essential to the proper operation of the balloon that the lines aren’t twisted inside of the scaffold-like structure.

justplanedogs

Thank you for the review and tips! I’m slowly troubleshooting mine and I did take the piece off the pendulum to get it to swing more. I tried graphite powder on the escapement wheel too but it was too messy. I will also try to loosen the other connection you first mentioned. I have too much friction and mine will only run for a few minutes straight at most. I can’t wait to dial it in. For the WD-40, was that really helpful? I’m afraid it will just soak into the wood. Thanks again for your help!

javismike

Too right, FRICTION is your enemy. First time I built this it wouldn't run, despite sanding and using the candle wax where directed. I dismantled it and decided to use graphite powder instead on all axles, cogs and any surfaces that are in sliding contact. Yes it's a bit messy, you have to be careful where you put it as it stains the wood, I used a small paint brush to apply it, but it's a far better lubricant that the candle wax.

It's running now, but the ticking of the escape wheel isn't consistent yet, but I appreciate that there is some running in period whilst everything beds in, especially where the teeth on the pendulum slide on the escape wheel. Just pleased it's now running without stopping. I've got around 2.2 Kg in the bag at the moment, I hope to be able to reduce that (so the loads on the clock frame are reduced) in the future when it's running consistently.

milnei

I built one, the next one I build I'm going use a # 2 pencil . Interesting model . I love these wooden models

bobperry

I had to remove the same piece you removed near the pendulum as well as 2 other pieces otherwise the friction will stop the escape wheel. I found soap to be more effective that wax for lubricating the escape wheel.

atmel

Thank you for this review. I received this kit as a birthday present. It’s also my first exposure to these kits. I have started working on it, but have a long way to go. I hope I understood how the string has to be wound. I was a bit confused by the drawing in that area. With so many parts and possibilities for friction, etc., my biggest fear is that I will get it assembled and it won’t rum, leaving me to struggle to find the problem(s). Wish me luck!

spat

I'm definitely interested in buying one, but since the tolerances seem so tight I wonder if the wood will warp if it's in an above average humid environment like in a kitchen that frequently has boiling water, in a room with a tropical fish tank, or a home that doesn't have or rarely uses air conditioning.

BleuSkiddew