Selecting the correct shaft length is important, as you must have sufficient clearance when going through your dial board and when using a glass front on your timepiece. The length of the shaft is determined by the threaded part of the movement. The tip of the shaft where the hands are applied is another 4mm. The barrel nut provided secures your movement to the dial. Measure the thickness of the material, which the shaft must protrude. Allow an extra 3mm for hardware and clearance off the dial.
Movements come with a metal hanger. Please note your project should be less than 2 kilo's when using this standard hanger. We recommend heavier clocks use another hanging method.
*Be careful NOT to overtighten Barrel Nut. The use of the Jonathon Knowles Movement Tightener is a good investment.
Note: Always use new/fresh good quality batteries.
1. Drill a 11mm hole through the material you are working with, attach a hanger and rubber washer to movement.
2. After inserting movement shaft through hole of dial, screw barrel nut on firmly.
3. Gently press minute hand onto shaft 12:00 position.
4. Gently press minute hand onto shaft also at 12:00 position.
5. Press second hand gently onto pin inside movement shaft.
6. Set correct time by turning wheel on back of movement.
