more bushes

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:57 pm     Post subject: more bushes

I have been quoted 350 pounds to renew the bushes in my movement. As this is a lot more than I can afford,I wonder if this forum can help if needs be. I intend getting more quotes but if they are anywhere near the first one I may have to have a go myself, and as the movement is no good as it is I can't make it any worse.
All it says on the movement is that it was made in west germany, it has three chimes and a silence, what I would like to know is how do I measure the size of bushes I need and will they be all the same size in this particular movement. Hopefully it will not come to this but if it does any help you can give will be greatfully received.
Jim

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:22 pm     Post subject:

yes a bit steep. trouble is it sounds like a triple chime which is probably why they quoted that price.

i charge half that usually for any chimes because once they are stripped it doesn't take much longer to sort the triple chime.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:19 am     Post subject: more bushes

I have just had another quote for 85 pounds and this old chap said the same thing it needs rebushing,many thanks.
Jim