Author Archives: Dave T

Clock Repair Archive – –     mainsprings:The mainspring is the heart of the timekeeping of any spring drive clock. If the mainspring is not oiled properly the clock will not work. The oil that is used is absolutely critical … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –   junghans: The large westminster chime mechanisms made by Junghans in the early 1900’s uses a return spring on the trip lever that is .015 inches in diameter. It is usually made of brass.

Clock Repair Archive – –     This clock is listed mainly for the order of the tubular bells, because if those are ever out of proper sequence it can be a nightmare getting them right.This particular model has seven … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –     How to drill glass ( flat, single strength ): Please note: I have had many emails from persons having problems drilling glass. I must stress that my experience related here ONLY applies to flat, single strength, non-tempered, … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –    TIMEKEEPING The Herschede with the imitation mercury pendulum has a weight inside the center of the imitation vial. It is hidden so be aware of this and check it out if there is an … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –      The Golden hour clock glass hole is ¼ inch , glass diameter is 7in. .126in. thick. Replacement motors have been available from time to time from most of the main clock repair parts … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –  Many of the Gilbert time and strike mantle clocks with count wheels that have two 12 hour sections on them will be ok on one half and not ok on the other side ; so … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –     FAN (governor) BALANCE:Clocks that have governor fans must have them balanced. Either replace the blade or adjust the balance by bending SLIGHTLY the wings of the fan. Also filing some of the edge … Continue reading →

Clock Repair Archive – –     Elliott clocks: to remove the mechanism take the chapter ring off; the mechanism mounting screws are behind it. Hammer sequence: whitington . from the front: 12364758 .The night shutoff silences at 11pm and … Continue reading →

 E. Ingraham Duplex No. 3 : back to top The regulator is located above the 12 on the dial: turn it to the right to make the clock run slower or to the left to make the clock run faster … Continue reading →