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SALEM SHIPS BELL
SALEM SHIPS BELL Setting the sequence on this clock can be frustrating.I suggest starting the process of setting the sequence at the 1 bell interval (12:30; or 4:30; or 8:30). The small pan shaped washer that is attached to the … Continue reading
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GONG REPAIR
GONG REPAIR Coil gongs can be repaired . No need to solder them. Solder will not work unless you have the skill to work with metals this way.Soft solder will not work. Press a b;ushing in the old hole , … Continue reading
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MAINSPRING END REPAIR
MAINSPRING END REPAIR Often it will be necessary to repair the end or a mainspring because it will be impossible to find a suitable replacement. This can be done by drawing the temper on the end of the spring after … Continue reading
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THE SETH THOMAS 115D:
THE SETH THOMAS 115D: The seth thomas 115d is a ships strike round mechanism. It Has a non-imported balance wheel unit . It uses a cam in the idler gear to make odd count lifts lever that catches hammer. gravity-spring-counter … Continue reading
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To protect a brass wheel while heating a shaft:
To protect a wheel while heating a shaft; drill a hole in a piece of brass the size of the shaft that the wheel it on . A piece big enough to cover the wheel.
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Chelsea ships bell clock repair hint:
On the Chelsea; watch the drive gear for the balance wheel unit ; it can be put in backwards.
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Chime bind on large triple chime kienninger grandfather clock movements:
Chime bind on large 3/c popular european mechanism /kienninger grandfather clock movements: check pulleys; hammer lift alignment ; lift pin burrs; throw out arm must be perfectly straight ; 90deg. to hammer lift drum. Check hammer pivot shaft support and … Continue reading
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Seth Thomas Time and Strike with strike lift pins on the number 2 wheel
Seth Thomas Time and Strike with strike lift pins on the #2 wheel Remember that there must be enough spin left at the end of the chime to allow enough space between the end of the chime melody and the … Continue reading
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WARNING PIN POSITION:
WARNING PIN POSITION: The warning pin position determines how much spin the strike or chime gear train has before the hammer load or any load is applied to it. This as absolutely critical on some mechanisms and on others not … Continue reading
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Waterbury triple plate self correcting lantern pinion mechanism
WATERBURY CLOCKS : Waterbury made a triple plate self correcting lantern pinion mechanism with time and strike style shutoff wires. On the left side back plate looking at the unit from the front , the lever on top of the … Continue reading
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