Getting a Howard Miller Flip Clock

[Mackey]

The Howard Miller Flip Clock shows up online from time to time and really catches your eye when it does. It was a unique clock at the time (released in the late 1960s) and now has a bit of a cult following. There are many misconceptions about the clock, for example date of manufacture (people often claim the 1950s) and who designed it (most likely Arthur Umanoff, but people will often say George Miller). I made an article and YouTube video about it because I was so interested in the clock.

I've been in communication with an older gentleman who is interested in releasing one from his collection. It should be in my flip clock fingers next week.

The down side is that it is in non-working condition. We'll have to see what can be done (image here not of actual clock in discussion).

YouTube Video - The Arthur Umanoff Designed Howard Miller Flip Clock - An Enigma

[flipoclock]

These are always nice addition to any clock collection! Parts wise, if anything needs replacing, you should be good for it is all Copal inside, right?

[Mackey]

These are always nice addition to any clock collection! Parts wise, if anything needs replacing, you should be good for it is all Copal inside, right?

I'm not sure about that at all. To me, what's I've seen reminds me of the early GEs. I really want to get into it and find out what's up.

[flipoclock]

Time will hopefully tell

From what I can see, it could also be an unlabelled Copal motor, but I never took a great deal of time looking at pictures of it, to be honest

[Mackey]

I’ll be getting it 6/10/21. He’s actually sending two motors (it has been replaced by someone). Can’t wait.

[RetroFlip]

How cool! I'd like to add one to my collection at some point.

[Daddy-O]

What a fantastic looking clock. Well done.

[Guest]

Oh man! That's so cool! I am very interested to see the mechanism and motor! That wood is really nice.

[Mackey]

I don’t think the one I’m getting is in as good shape as the picture here. But it’s presentable. We will see.

[Guest]

I don’t think the one I’m getting is in as good shape as the picture here. But it’s presentable. We will see.

Time for some sanding and stain

[Performa]

Oh man, what a score! Nice find sir! Can't wait to see it in action!

[Mackey]

Time for some sanding and stain

I’ve never seen real rosewood before. I’m googling up how to work with it. I’m going to go as simple as possible.

[Mackey]

Time will hopefully tell

From what I can see, it could also be an unlabelled Copal motor, but I never took a great deal of time looking at pictures of it, to be honest

It is actually a Copal 101 in the raw! They've hand painted the rotor. That's it. I'm very surprised. It's much smaller that I expected. More later.

[Guest]

Can't wait to see the guts!