How to remove a main spring barrel from a mantle movement

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:21 pm     Post subject: How to remove a main spring barrel from a mantle movement

Can anyone tell me how to remove a main spring barrel from a junghans mantle clock movement. I have taken the movement out but cannot see how to remove the barrel.

Thanks
Neil

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:45 pm     Post subject:

You must first let down both springs so there is no pressure on either one. This is best done by using a let-down tool. Then you must take the movement apart completely. If you try this, mark each wheel and everything so you can put them back in the right place. Good Luck!!!