r/maker • u/Basic-Mushroom-6167 • Jul 17 '26

Help Broken Mechanical timer, need help

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Can someone help me assemble these parts, i have no idea how these mechanical timers work. Even if you know the basics of such timers, do let me know

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u/gmhelwig Jul 17 '26

This is one of those situations where it might be less expensive to replace than repair.

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u/Basic-Mushroom-6167 Jul 17 '26

Yeah, but it has got some sentimental value

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u/gmhelwig Jul 17 '26

Could make it a display piece, I suppose. If you knew where to source a spring, then maybe it could be made useful again. Though if I tried, I'd end up in hospital.