Novelty Rolling Ball Clock

[2011Scarecrow]

i could sit and watch those things all day

[lbmusictchr]

I recall seeing on TV, 30 years ago, that someone in Great Britain DID build one out of timbers & bowling balls. "I say, time for tea." (rumble rumble rumble...)

[codeman017]

my cousin gave me the old one, but i think the motor is broke, its plugged in and nothing... so any ideas anyone?

[Bennoisky]

I got exactly the same clock

[TommyWylie]

Hi, I hope you don't mind me posting this query here... I am desperately looking for a replacement motor for my ball clock. It is an original 240v synchronous motor, which failed tonight for no apparent reason. I have a feeling they were/are available from somewhere in Germany, but I have no contact info.

[rafterscott]

My father had one of these when I was a kid. Mom hated the noise it made going from 12:59 to 1, especially 1am.

[steveduysen]

OMG! I have one of these somewhere. I remember having to put it together and using a white wax crayon to rub so the numbers show up. Although, I only have the basic silver ball bearings to tell the time..... I really hated 1am when all the balls reset.

[RabidRaccoonUK]

I used to have an exact one of these which lasted for about 10 years, then the motor broke. I later moved house and when I unpacked it several parts had snapped even though I packed it really well. :-(

[bodman1]

Used to have one of these. I really miss it now. :(

[Jasandjord626]

i have one there not that fast though

[awefliuhkjsd]

he sped the video up...

[Jasandjord626]

oh....I feel like an idiot now XD

[awefliuhkjsd]

@Jasandjord626 hahaha it's cool i do that all the time :3

[radconserv86]

I had one of these. It was pretty noisy! Especially at 1:00 which is shown in this video!

[Rothirsch]

I have exactly the same model. Standing on my cuboard, collecting dust since about the least 15 years... As i saw your video i thought, its time to reactivate it!!

[S0rb0]

I have that one too, and it's still for sale in Holland. There are only a few things different, while in this old clock (which my parents had) the arm goes round in 1:00 minute and doesn't stop, the new clock only moves once a minute and much faster.

I love the clock (L)

[b00li]

JAYLORE

I have a roller ball clock for around 35 years. It is fascinating, and a little noisy, but now it has gone silent due to a burnt out drive motor that turned the arm once a minute to pick up a ball.Now I need a replacement. Any one who has one, or an alternative, PLEASE

[JonasClark]

Contact Stuart at Stuart's Rolling Ball Clock website. He can repair motors, usually, as long as the owner hasn't attempted repairs on them or tried to open them or detatch the cord. I have one of these, too, and they're loads of fun - this, a Golden Hour and a Bradt Six-Man Clock.

[zstarch]

I want to build a big one, using bowling balls! In my back yard. Do you think the neighbors would mind? 8-)

[realcelestialphoenix]

go for it!!

[RobotMonkeyStudio]

post it on youtube!! i would watch it! go for it! EXCLAMATION MARK !

[Yournottoosmart]

@zstarch probably not... Besides, who cares about the neighbors.. Or maybe they'll help you build it. :-P Always wishful thinking.

[kennydied63]

how much do they cost?

[TomatoAndBanana]

around 40$ on ebay

search kinetic clock

[jimmiss]

My grandparents have one

[BirdValiant]

I wish some company would take this to the next level: make the case near if not totally soundproof so people can put it their bedrooms, include AM/PM, then day of the week and day of the month. Most importantly, make it AC powered and accurate with Quartz.

That would be fantastic.

[Audinos]

These are still made, but they have a battery movement instead of the synchronous AC motor. Instead of rotating constantly at 60 RPM, a quartz movement gives a signal to the arm motor and it makes one revolution in about 10 seconds. Eventually, the arm's cam switch wears out and the arm spins constantly until the batteries die. The older clocks were much better.

[KoraggRules]

where did you get it

[airtwaine]

this is cool

[AntiRafi]

rolling ball clock is my graduation project..someone help me!..

[Trekmad1967]

What does your project involve? Do you have to build one or something?

[projalter]

I bought mine on the Internet than used it as a model for yard clock using 2"steel balls.I finished it two years ago.projalter

[whiteb89]

Damn you all, you do realise I had to go get mine out of the closet just to watch the balls drop !!!!!!!!!!!!

[ideegeniali]

I also own such a clock. You did a really great job at filming it. I wouldn't have been as good, so I'm happy YOU filmed it for the masses :-) Its oh so nice!

[kanebisa]

I saw one of those when I was like 5 years old, now I'm 28, and I had always dreamed having one. Never saw one again. Do you know where can I get one of those clocks? I really love to own one.

[ideegeniali]

I bought it in Italy, 2 years ago, at a toy's shop called -la città del sole- i think they also sell online and ship worldwide.

[kanebisa]

Thank you for the information

[radconserv86]

@kanebisa They are called Arrow electric ball clock. Look on ebay.

[ossidrammen]

Ive searched through the sites with this text, but I didn't find the clock

[ideegeniali]

I couldnt find as well. May be they dont trade it anymore. There a page on en wikipedia about rolling ball clock. Maybe starting from links below there you can reach a reseller... maybe.

[ossidrammen]

I found it at ebay

[mcgreen0]

i had one as well

[CrAzYnEsSisfun]

my boyfriend has one but his broke =(

[BlueFireLady]

I just bought one :D

[kanebisa]

Can you please tell me where I can get one of those clocks? And how much does it cost? I'd really appreciate the information. Thank you.

[TheDarkLordLucifer]

I wish I had on of those thingies.