General Clock Discussions A generalist area to gather and share information related to collecting, identifying and general care and feeding of your clock. ==> PLEASE POST PHOTOS WHEN ASKING QUESTIONS - We need to see what you're seeing!
Starting as a selection guide for Horolovar suspension springs, it gradually expanded into a full reference for solving operating problems and identifying clock movements. Given that the latest edition of the guide was published over 30 years ago, it is a testament to its value that it is still the go to reference for most 400 day clock repair.
A clock movement begins with a power source, something to make it go, which can be either a mainspring or a weight. The power source attaches to a gear (“ main wheel ”) which drives a series of gears (“wheels”) called a Gear Train.
You can change your clock’s settings, including the date, time, and time zone. You can set how your alarms and timers work, and add clocks for other cities.
Ok. But this time simple. What is the most common accepted old Gilbert style clock lubricant? How bout good ol 10w40? And what is the best way to apply it? With dropper, spray, old oil can? Say you dont want to totally dissasemble but just have the works out of case still assembled? Thanks! RJ
Good evening! I have this Sessions mantel clock that was allegedly given to my great grandparents as a wedding gift. They were married in 1906. I’m having difficulty locating any information on when this may have been made or what model it may have been. Any help would be tremendously appreciated.
Clock movement repair techniques and troubleshooting problem area.==> PLEASE POST PHOTOS WHEN ASKING QUESTIONS - We need to see what you're seeing! Clock Hints & Tricks | Clock Parts Wanted
The article on clock cleaning solution says that using Murphy's Oil Soap is actually a very satisfactory (according to J. Losch) substitute for oleic acid. As far as ammonia, J. Losch mentions that 26% ammonia is preferable to the household kind which is 13%. My local Ace Hardware sells both concentrations. Where do you guys get oleic acid anyway?
