Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:21 pm   Subject: critical pendlum weight

The majority of the pendulums were very close in wieght the exception that clkwrx is talking about was primarliy but not always - Seth Thomas. Certain models- sonora chime and some had very heavy bobs ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:16 pm   Subject: Silk suspension

We have some at our shop. as I recall I think we got if from Timesavers. or Empire. check out the clock part houses if you can't source it locally.

good luck

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:41 pm   Subject: Smith and Enfield was, but is now not working

I am just grasping at straws not seeing it but it is entirely possible that the rack has gotten jammed on the snail. if this is the case I would see if you can gently move the minute hand backwards. I ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:33 am   Subject: clock strikes hour and 1/2hour 15 mins.early.

asho, I would say that you probably have one of two things wrong. either your lift arm (that lifts the strike count arm) is bent or the lift pin on the center shaft has slipped on the center shaft. Yo ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:26 am   Subject: Spring & pendulum driven mantel clock stopped

Unfortunately I can't help ya much there. Alot depends on the area of the country you are in "large or small market" and the amount of work being done. In my shop you would probably look for ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:08 am   Subject: Spring & pendulum driven mantel clock stopped

yup Fussee are sought after and valuble if in good condition. Looks to me by the black residue around the center shaft there is a possibility that it will need a bushing or two and a deffinite cleanin ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:03 pm   Subject: Korean Pendulum 30 day regulator clock movement replacement

I dont think much of a clock shop who would only oil any clock, Korean or not.Why not learn to do it right.Anyone can put a quartz movement in.Yes 31 day springs are not fun to work with, but it can ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:47 pm   Subject: Re: Cuckoo clock

Schatz (and most other modern cuckoo clocks) have rack and snail striking. On the hour the rack drops into position for the clock to strike (or in this case cuckoo, the correct hour). More than likely ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:42 pm   Subject: Hamilton 8 day clock/watch repair

Depending on where it is broken, if the parts are not available to replace it is possible that a competent repairman should be able to repair the end. (Providing it broke on the end and not in the cen ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:37 pm   Subject: Cuckoo clock weights

generally by the size of your chains I would say eight day. Like they said before, little trial and error. I would start with a set of 8day wts.

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:59 am   Subject: Hermle 75 151-020

Well doc, you are in luck. Hermele is still in business so you can get an exact replacement for that movement.

Forum: General   Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 3:28 pm   Subject: Pendulum regulator key

good to hear, glad we could be of service.

Forum: General   Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:31 am   Subject: Pendulum regulator key

This is an easy one dave. most times you would have a two sided key. one end to wind and turn the key around and make your adjustments to the time. I would suggest that you go to your local repair sho ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:43 pm   Subject: cannon pinon

well farmer, if you can't pull it off by hand then you need to touble shoot. Could be held on by a pin but most should be friction. What type of clock are we talking about?

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:40 pm   Subject: Minute hand is not tight.

well, without seeing it I am having a had time imagineing it. If it is one like I am thinking you will need to disasembe the clock to get at the dial, then you will have to press the hand down tight o ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:29 pm   Subject: Korean Pendulum 30 day regulator clock movement replacement

agreed clkwrx, If a simple oiling will not surfice in my shop we just tell them we are sorry and we can put a quartz movement in it. Other than that we don't touch em.

If you want to go to the trou ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:16 pm   Subject: Problems with Ingraham 8 day alarm clocks

sounds like the wheel is overbanking when excess power is supplied. I would look at the banking pins on either side of the fork. also look at the pin on the balance wheel, see if it is bent back sligh ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:47 pm   Subject: Possible to use watch battery in clock kit?

well I would imagine that that would be possible but you still will have an inch of dark where the movement would go and you would have extreemly small hands for a clock. Unforutunately I think you wi ...

Forum: Mechanical Movements   Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:00 pm   Subject: grandfather clock runs fast

just be careful placing the new one in, if you end up puting a slight kink in the spring your pendelum will wobble as it runs.

Forum: General   Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:55 am   Subject: Kundo info required for a book

definately look into the 400 day book by horolivar it has some good info and pictures.