Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 12:23 am
Post subject: Overhaul periods for a mechanical movement?
Three years ago I completed a grandfather clock build and it has been running just fine since then but now I wonder what are the recommended service/cleaning/oiling periods. The movement is Hermle, triple chime and chain driven.
amrad
Joined: 04 Oct 2007
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 3:09 am
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Oil every 2-3 years, complete overhaul/cleaning every 5-7 years
hobbyhorse
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 3
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 7:50 am
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Amrad, thanks for that.
Rhys
clokfxr
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:56 pm
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just to add to what Amrad said - don't over oil or it will ned cleaning sooner.
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 12:23 am
Post subject: Overhaul periods for a mechanical movement?
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