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# How do I measure the Hand Shaft on a Clock Movement?

Need to know the hand shaft length from the front plate of the movement all the way out to the end of the minute hand nut threads. There are things in the way but we need it from the front plate. The movement consists of two plates with the gears in the middle. We need it from the front plate out. This is the shaft that the clock hands go on.