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Monthly Archives: September 2014
Chelsea clocks: repair hints
CHELSEA CLOCKS , ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: The centerpost on some Chelsea ships bell clocks comes apart at the center. It only goes on one way ; it will be crooked if it is put on 180 degrees off. Set the time … Continue reading
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Quail Cuckoo clock repair hints
QUAIL CUCKOO CLOCKS: Quail cuckoos are quite involved and can be very challenging repair items. They contain of course 3 bellows and usually have the strike controlled by count wheels. The quail gear train usually trips the cuckoo train.The quail … Continue reading
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Golden hour clock repair hints
GOLDEN HOUR: The golden hour clock is the only series in the Jefferson electric that motors are available for now. When the motor is replaced, the dial glass and gear and gear ring and housing should be cleaned. Some information … Continue reading
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Schatz ship’s bell clock repair hints
SCHATZ The schatz ships bell clock will have either a pin lever or jeweled lever escape unit.The older models usually have a pin lever escape unit. It is not an accurate timekeeper. Anticipate problems with these types. The cups that … Continue reading
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Telechron electric clock repair hints
TELECHRON: This is a type of electric clock that works on 110 volt 60 cycle electric current. There are quite a number of different types of Telechron electric clocks but only a few will be discussed here. The 2 most … Continue reading
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Herschede grandfather clock repair hints
HERSCHEDE: Most of the Herschede 9 Tube and 5 Tube grandfather clock mechanisms are very will built. The majority of the problems on these clocks are created by well meaning uniformed repair persons. The two racks and snails are the … Continue reading
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Modern European weight drive mechanism repair hints
European mechanism (WEIGHT DRIVE) The american floor clock with automatic chime change changes every hour on the hour, be sure the hammer lift cam moves before the chime trips. At ΒΌ after it starts a different melody. 24,25 These mechanisms … Continue reading
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French clock repair hints
FRENCH CLOCKS: Most french clocks are fine examples of extremely well made precision instruments. They usually have tapered pivots made of very hard steel. In fact , almost all of the steel in a typical french clock is very hard … Continue reading
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Seth Thomas Sonora Chime mantle clock
SETH THOMAS SONORA CHIME This clock has two mechanisms. The one closest to the front of the clock powers the strike and the time gear trains. It also trips the chime. The chime mechanism is closest to the back of … Continue reading
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Seth Thomas 124
THE SETH THOMAS 124 The seth thomas 124 is a westminster chime mechanism with mainsprings wrapped in barrels attached to the front plate (by rivets or screws). The gear teeth on this mechanism are shaped slightly different than on most … Continue reading
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