New 'Old Clock' Owner and Repairer

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:40 pm     Post subject: New 'Old Clock' Owner and Repairer

I have just bought at auction for £8 two 1940's mantle clocks which look similar inside. Neither work fully, both are quarter repeating westminster chimes, which works fine in one and partially in the other. The works inside look clean and tidy but have obviously not been going for a long time. In one of the clocks the pendulum hanger has broken. In the coming months I want to try to get them both working, as a hobby. If I fail, it will not have cost me much. I have some clockmakers tools ie a full set of screwdrivers and small point nosed pliers. What should I buy in the way of further tools, and where should I start with regards to the order of things to be done? Thank you in advance for your help. I am a complete novice as you may have guessed.

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:18 pm     Post subject:

Tibs, how deep into clock repair do you want to go.The sky is the limit.
I think first thing you need to do is clean a clock and oil it.This type of clock is not the easiest to choose to learn on.A simple 8 day time and strike is a good one or a ogee clock.
As far as getting them to run, a little cleaning or oiling may do it, but would likely add to more wear on your clocks.