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| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My clock hasn't run in 12 years, my husband doesn't like the chiming. I thought it was over-wound, ... A: First of all the clock is not over wound. The clock was designed with mainsprings capable of running ...
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| setting chimes | 9/29/2008 |
Q: When I rewind my antique wall clock after letting it run down, the hour chime and time of day are ... A: This clock has a countwheel striking system. The best thing to do is to wind it every 7 days before ...
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| Wire in a Sessions 8 day Mantle Clock | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I inhereted Sessions clock. 8 day keywound with chime and gong mechanism. Clock runs, chime works ... A: First of all be sure to wind the clock fully . This gives it the needed power to run and strike for ...
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| Grandmother clock chimes | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have just had my grandmother clock serviced, but unfortunately the claok-maker who did it had to ... A: The first thing to do is to make sure that you fully wind it each week. This gives it the power for ...
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| Ingraham banjo clock | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My banjo clock (Nyanza model) is chiming 2 extra chimes at each hour. In researching a fix for this ... A: Letting the clock run down will not correct the problem. It would only be a stroke of luck for the ...
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| Ingraham banjo clock | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My banjo clock (Nyanza model) is chiming 2 extra chimes at each hour. In researching a fix for this ... A: This is a frequent problem so don't worry we will solve it for you. The Nyanza uses the countwheel ...
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| clock chimes | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have a modern grandfather clock weight driven x 3 the works where removed for repair and ... A: If I understand you correctly your son turned a wheel that disturbed the chimes. The problem is I do ...
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| chime off on old pendulum clock | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a Gustav Becker Two-weight Regulator, Circa 1900. When I have to change the time for ... A: We are going to solve this for you here and now. I think what you are telling me is that when the ...
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| striking sequence off | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have an old wall pendulum clock that has worked well. It is now striking the hour on the half hour ... A: I don't know what manufacturer made this clock or what type of movement you have so we will do this ...
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| Hermele Grandfather - 'Upstop' | 9/6/2008 |
Q: What is the proper name of the wheels that create the upstop on winding the Hermele movement. (The ... A: George, The wheels are known as stop works. Hermle uses them as winding limiters. They help ...
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| anniversary clocks | 9/3/2008 |
Q: i have two anniversary clocks.one the owner said it ran for years.is there a secret to setting it. ... A: 400 day clocks require patience and a little know how to set them up and keep them running. If the ...
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| J.F. New York New Haven Clock Co. | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a old clock that has in the face just above the hands 'J.F. NEW YORK'. At the bottom of the ... A: J.F. New York was probably a jeweler or some other retailer who sold the clock. The movement is a ...
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| cottey/chandlee | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Steve, Would appreciate any info on Cottey or his apprentise Chandlee as I have a Chandlee clock ... A: Benjamin Chandlee was born in Kildare Ireland in 1685. He emigrated to Philadelphia and apprenticed ...
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| parts for a grandmothers clock | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Do you know where I can get weights and a pendulum for a senator grandmother clock by Danaher? My ... A: The clock was obviously not in running condition as received. It may need a bit more than just a ...
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| kund 400 day clock | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i have obtained this clock, bought in germany around 1954. enamel face red name kund on face. what ... A: The mechanical version of the anniversary or 400 day clock is no longer being manufactured. The ...
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| kienzle grandfather clock 3 weight | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have inherited this wonderful grandfather clock of Kienzle/Germany which has 3 chimes and 3 ... A: The center weight is for the time. The left is for the hour strike and the one on the right is for ...
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| Batt. operated clocks on chimes | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have aquired a few battery operated wall clocks that chime. But they always chime 3 or 4 minutes ... A: There have been many battery movements produced over the years and they each have their own unique ...
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| gilbert mantle clock | 8/24/2008 |
Q: the minute hand moves but the hour hand does not move when i am reseting the time on the clock.also ... A: The hour hand fits on a tapered post. Use your thumb nails and make sure its snug. Secondly the hour ...
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| Polishing antique clock | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I bought an antique mantel clock- it appears to be black stone and is quite heavy- is there anything ... A: The first thing to do is make sure the case is clean. This is preferably done when the movement is ...
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| sessions gingerbread clock | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have an old sessions wind up clock, it worked when I bought it, even after I took it home, but ... A: Steve The clock needs to be in beat in order to continue running. Before you bend anything try ...
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| 1955 IBM school clock | 8/23/2008 |
Q: we have a 24 volt 60 cycle 4.5 amp IBM school clock type 77-55 circa 1955. we have a 24 volt ... A: I believe this is what they call a slave clock. A clock would be found in each of the school rooms ...
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| sessions gingerbread clock | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have an old sessions wind up clock, it worked when I bought it, even after I took it home, but ... A: First of all I want to caution you, the springs in a clock can be very dangerous . They cut like ...
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| Gilbert clock | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have an older Gilbert 1807 model that has quit. Looking at it I see that the pendulum is wipping ... A: I don't know what parts got bent. To correct the problem requires experience and knowledge . When ...
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| Seth Thomas Mantel key wind Lynton | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Inside the wooden case on the door I found 3 sets of numbers. What do the numbers mean? They are ... A: In my research I found an electric plug in clock by Seth Thomas called the Lynton. The Howard Miller ...
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| runs too fast | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I inherited this clock from my father. It actually works. Only a bit too fast. About 10 min avery ... A: There should be a round pendulum on this clock. A threaded rod runs through it with a nut at the ...
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| Seth Thomas clock | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock circa 1898 to 1905 Adamattine clock with the Lions head on the side. The ... A: Wind the clock completely and it should run a full week. Don't just take a wind or two wind it all ...
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| Electric Sessions clock | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1930's era Sessions clock. It has a mechanical movement driven by two small electric ... A: Many clock shops today have ceased the repair of plug in clocks because replacement parts ...
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| which key hole is which? | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have my dad's old Lauffer mantle clock, typical three key hole configuration on the face, It works ... A: The typical winding pattern is the hole on the left is the hour strike. The center is the time and ...
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| Clock has nothing but number 11715 on back of clock works | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a German? tall case clock that is weight driven, and I cannot find a name of ... A: The clock was made September 1913. were there any trademarks on the back of the movement? Sometimes ...
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| Mantle Clock | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a New Haven Clock Company Tambour No. 19. What can you tell me about it? I have not been able ... A: I could not find any reference to the #19. The tambour style originated in the early 20th century. ...
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| warren telechron electric clock model BB serial 226033B | 8/10/2008 |
Q: This clock has only recently stopped working, which is pretty amazing. It has been in my family for ... A: The truth is in its present condition not running it holds less value than a running clock. Most ...
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| Able Cottey Grandfather Clock | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My sister gave me her New England Clock Able Cottey #NE 102 and I can't get it to chime. Is there ... A: The weights may hold the key here. Were they marked as to hanging order? In other words left middle ...
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| Franz Hermle | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Franz Hermle clock set. It has the 2 urns and of course the clock. The numbers on ... A: The correct key is a Hermle #3. These are available from timesavers.com. The 130 series movements ...
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| 1982 Elgin Mantle clock | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I just purchase an 1982 Elgin Mantle Clock with Westminster chimes, Model 340-020 made in W.Germany. ... A: The clock is not over wound. When ever you wind a clock wind it fully. The clock is 26 years old. ...
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| Cleaning painted dial | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to get your advice on how to clean a painted ST dial (white with black letters typical ... A: I do not know what material the dial is made from, paper , celluloid etc.. I don't recommend ...
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| Bluing hands | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could share any ideas on your methods for bluing the hands and screws of my ... A: There are several ways to put a blue finish on steel. There are liquid gun bluing products. ...
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| Chime is 4 hours behind | 8/3/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased an old colonial manufacturing company clock..it works and chimes, but the ... A: Jason, Unless something is broken or someone took the clock apart we have a hand problem. Allow the ...
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| Chime is 4 hours behind | 8/3/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased an old colonial manufacturing company clock..it works and chimes, but the ... A: The hour strike is off. The fix is easy. The hour hand has moved. Listen and count the number of ...
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| Gustav Becker pully cable replacement | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Steve, I have a G.B. two weight vienna regulator with broken pulley cables. Where would I find ... A: Finding the cable is easy, go to timesavers.com Putting the cable in is another matter. Most ...
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| Winding Arbor | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am cleaning up and repairing a Seth Thomas Round Band Movement. The only problem I don't know ... A: Ok, I don't quite know which movement we are talking about but it does not matter. Once the hook ...
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| hair spring adjustment | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to adjust the time on an old Japanese T and S clock made around 1920. It has an ... A: Neil, You could have several problems. I always stress to people that you cannot in most cases clean ...
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| cuckoo clock musical movement | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Steve , I recently took all of the movements out of my clock for cleang and lubing. I have forgot ... A: Ernest, I am going to assume that we are talking about a music unit attached to the side of the ...
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| Abel Cottey | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I saw your response to a question regarding a clock marked Abel Cottey #102. I was curious as to ... A: I answered that question several months ago and I do not recall where I found the answer. This ...
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| Plymouth Clock Finish | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a tambor Plymouth Clock with nonretrievable finish. I can refinish but don't know what to ... A: The rosette shpould be wood like the rest of the case. I would refinish it in the same manner. The ...
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| hair spring adjustment | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to adjust the time on an old Japanese T and S clock made around 1920. It has an ... A: Neil, I'm going to assume we are talking about a balance wheel escapement and not a pendulum model. ...
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| gustav becker regulator | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Steve, I've recently purchased an large antique, two weight regulator made by Gustav Becker. ... A: Kevin, Exact replacements are not available. Some of the suppliers sell case parts but again its ...
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| seth thomas series 89 adamtine mantel clock | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I was just given this clock and i'm trying to get any information on it's history going by info i've ... A: The clock is of the style known as black mantel clocks. They were American interpretations of French ...
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| Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Company | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a Wm. L. Gilbert Mantle clock. I've given up looking at web sites. I have seen a list of ... A: I took a quick look on the internet and I could not find it either. Even the antique clocks website ...
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| thorens movement cuckoo clock | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My husband just inherited his grandparent's cuckoo clock. We would like to know how to set the time ... A: Thorens is the company that made the music box in the clock. The clock will strike and cuckoo on ...
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| Telechron Alarm Clock | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have what I think is a vintage alarm clock - The front has Telechron - Switch Alarm. On the back ... A: The value of any clock depends on the quality, condition and how rare the piece is. The best thing ...
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| timekeeper clock | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a timekeeper wall clock that chimes,however the clock chimes are not very loud. I would like ... A: Take the plastic cover off. Check for anything like foam packing material inside which may be ...
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| hamilton mantle clock340-020 73 | 7/13/2008 |
Q: The small hooks on the winding arbors that catch in the hole at the end of the spring are broken or ... A: The arbor hooks in this movement are short. The 73 indicates the year the clock was made. this is an ...
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| timekeeper clock | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a timekeeper wall clock that chimes,however the clock chimes are not very loud. I would like ... A: Is this a battery operated clock? Battery clocks have a volume knob in the back. Wind up clocks have ...
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| Strikes incorrectly | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have the same problem as a previous writer. My old Seth Thomas mantle clock strikes erratically. ... A: Did you get a warranty and a write up of what work he performed? Most reputable clock repair people ...
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| Strikes incorrectly | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have the same problem as a previous writer. My old Seth Thomas mantle clock strikes erratically. ... A: When a clock is this troublesome a few things come into play. First of all servicing usually ...
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| Seth Thomas 89ad movement parts | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased an Adamantine ST clock with an 89AD movement and it turns out the last repair ... A: The dial is celluloid an early form of plastic. You could try Ebay. Or go to timesavers.com . The ...
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| Seth Thomas 89ad movement parts | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased an Adamantine ST clock with an 89AD movement and it turns out the last repair ... A: I'm trying to understand some of your terminology.By the speed mechanism are you refering to the ...
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| Herman Miller Wall clock | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I recently obtained a wall HM wall clock. It works well, however it chimes two hours short of the ... A: Sorry about the snap judgement I wasn't wearing my glasses. We have a weight driven movement. The ...
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| Herman Miller Wall clock | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I recently obtained a wall HM wall clock. It works well, however it chimes two hours short of the ... A: This is a battery operated clock. Is there a glass over the dial? If not after it strikes the next ...
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| Urgos manufacture date | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have an inherited Urgos Grandfather clock and would like to find out approximately how old the ... A: To my knowledge Urgos did not put a date code or year of manufacture on their clocks. Sometimes ...
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| westminster chime mantle clock | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Good Evening Steve, I wonder if you can help. I have bought a rather nice Napoleon Hat style ... A: I am going to assume that you mean the hour strike is not correct. To correct it, count the strikes ...
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| German made schoolhouse wall clock | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have a oak wall clock bought in the late 1970's, it has west minster chimes, an ivory face, roman ... A: Clocks produced in the United States from the early 60's on up to the present time used German ...
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| German made schoolhouse wall clock | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a oak wall clock bought in the late 1970's, it has west minster chimes, an ivory face, roman ... A: Here are your instructions, The clock has 3 winding holes. The hole on the left is for the hour ...
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| Chime is way off | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1908 Seth Thomas Kitchen clock with the alarm. It does strike once on the 1/2 hour but I ... A: These clocks can be frustrating at times. When it strikes , does it strike and then stop only to ...
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| Thorens Movement Edelweiss | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have this German cuckoo clock that was a gift to my Dad from my mothers family in Germany. I have ... A: I don't know the repair history of the clock. Its very possible that it could use an overhaul. First ...
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| cuckoo clock | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a cuckoo clock with the wrong size weights(1500 grms)too heavy for this size ... A: Phillip My problem with used cuckoo clocks is that the owners usually give them up because after ...
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| mantel clock | 6/21/2008 |
Q: my dad recently died and left me this clock which has been handed down from generation to generation ... A: Bill, Thia is an American clock. Its known as a shelf or parlor clock. It was made roughly between ...
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| coo coo clock | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a coo coo clock that was working perfect, then one day it stopped singing and the people did ... A: Carol, The chain connects the dancing platform to the drive unit on the music box. I usually loosen ...
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| zandaam clock | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have three of these clocks and have rebuilt all three of them, 2 run beautifully and the third ... A: troy, Did you take them completely apart and overhaul them? You did not specify whether these are ...
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| chime adjustment | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Smiths Enfield Chiming mantle clock. It should chime on the hour either 1-12 times ... A: Your clock is a tambour style mantle clock. The tambour refers to the case style. This style was ...
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| chime adjustment | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Smiths Enfield Chiming mantle clock. It should chime on the hour either 1-12 times ... A: I believe the hour hand is to blame. The next time the clock strikes count the strikes by ear. Then ...
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| sessions mantle clock speed adjustment | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have an old camel back mantle clock. I have been told it is a Sessions although I find no name on ... A: Perhaps the dial is a replacement as well. These clocks have a regulator .There is normally a hole ...
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| Antique pendulum wall clocks | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I've got two pendulum wall clocks, one weighted, one wind-up. Both are adjusted so the pendulum ... A: Rick, I guess I'm not a good teacher at times. My aim in the last post was to instruct you how to ...
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| Antique pendulum wall clocks | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I've got two pendulum wall clocks, one weighted, one wind-up. Both are adjusted so the pendulum ... A: Rick, Both of your clocks are out of "beat". Before doing anything listen to each clock as it ...
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| grandfather clock | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a grandfather clock that I am trying to identify, Markings: E. Lauffer Spez Fedrik mod Haus ... A: Connie, If I could see the clock I would be better equipped to answer your questions. The German ...
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| Clock Info | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Steve-please look at my attachment and see what you might be able to tell me. I know it is an ... A: These are factory made clocks and they made thousands. Value is dictated by condition and how rare ...
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| Junghans Movement | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have a large Junghans Westminster 5 hammer movement and need to know how much weight I need to ... A: Sir, I checked a Junghans reference book. It gives no details as to weight or pendulum length. Both ...
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| chimes off | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a waltham 31 day chime pendulum clock passed down to me from my grandmother and I can't seem ... A: First of all make sure the clock is wound all the way. A 31-day takes a lot of winding. What I tell ...
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| Clock identification | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am having a difficult time locating a successful avenue in my search to identify a Ridgeway clock ... A: Chad , Ridgeway is a modern clock company. The Ridgeway factory built the case. Like every other ...
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| adjusting the weights on ridgeway grandfather clock | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired an antique clock from a deceased family member and unfortunately it didn't come ... A: The chime order varies depending on the manufacturer. The three basic chimes are Westminster, ...
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| clock movements and pendulums | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a couple of clock movements. One striking the other not. I cleaned and oiled ... A: Dave Sometimes there are obvious features that will differentiate one from the other. Most modern ...
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| adjusting the weights on ridgeway grandfather clock | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired an antique clock from a deceased family member and unfortunately it didn't come ... A: There is no adjusting of weights. The chain should have a hook on one end and a ring or solid tab on ...
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| kienzle wall clock | 5/30/2008 |
Q: my kienzle antique wall clock strike clutch is broken..took it to a repair man..... he said it ... A: Dennis, Most antique clock parts are not readily available. But the truth is they may be ...
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| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock Chimes Quit Working | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I recently had this clock cleaned and serviced, so that is not the issue. We had let the clock stop ... A: Carol, Does the clock have a chime selector switch? A lever protruding through the front of the ...
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| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock Chimes Quit Working | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I recently had this clock cleaned and serviced, so that is not the issue. We had let the clock stop ... A: First of all check to see that the weights are placed correctly. Facing the clock the heaviest ...
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| MainSpring for chiming clock | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a mantle clock that keeps great time but the chime train spring(if thats the right ... A: First of all what brand is the clock and approximately how old is it? The older chime clocks must be ...
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| B Stewart Clock | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a black clock - very heavy. It appears to be made of stone. It says B Stewart on the face. ... A: Barb, The clock is either American or French. The B. Stewart is likely the name of a retail store ...
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| Chime/Time adjustment | 5/25/2008 |
Q: After being set to the correct time and chime sequence, the clock runs fine for several hours, then ... A: Dennis, The Seth Thomas 89 is an antique clock that uses the countwheel method of striking. A ...
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| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Problems | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a Seth Thomas mantel clock that has two problems. The first is that it seems to ... A: Pat, The fact of the matter is that there is nothing that you can do to correct this. It strictly a ...
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| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Problems | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a Seth Thomas mantel clock that has two problems. The first is that it seems to ... A: Pat, Its possible that the square on the winding arbor has been worn down enough not to engage the ...
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| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Problems | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a Seth Thomas mantel clock that has two problems. The first is that it seems to ... A: First of all be sure the clock is wound all the way. One or two turns of the key won't do it. ...
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| Elgin Mantel Clock (three holes on the face) | 5/23/2008 |
Q: The Elgin Clock I have has three holes on the front for winding. The clock keeps excellent time. The ... A: Victor, Winding the clock gives it its power. The hole to the left is the hour strike. The center ...
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| Westminster "London" old Wall clock encased in wood, glass doors anda single pendulum | 5/23/2008 |
Q: We have a Westminster "London" wall clock. On the clock face is the address 305 Rue de Charenton, ... A: Mike, there are countless manufacturers of clocks. A Westminster chime clock is pretty much a 20th ...
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| Gilbert Clock | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have a clock that was my granfather's. Info I have: Gilbert, Bim Bam Tambour, dial reads 1807, ... A: Lynda, The number 1807 is the model number. A bim-bam means that the clock has 2 strike hammers ...
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| Ansonia incorrect chiming | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have an Ansonia mantle clock I believe from the 1970's. Recently, I moved it from my father's ... A: Glenn, If I could offer anything I thought you could do I would happily tell you.Aside from trying ...
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| value of chelsea ship's clock | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i have inherited a brass chelsea ship's clock that was actually removed from a ship sometime in the ... A: Condition and how rare a clock is determine the value of a clock. Scratches on the case or dial , ...
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| Linden Westminster Chime Mantel clock | 5/15/2008 |
Q: How can I tell how old this clock is. The serial No.is 340-020. The model No. is 8258 ore 8257 A: Ron, The 340-020 is the model of the movement. The company that made the movement is Hermle. The ...
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| Sessions Mantle Clock | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I bought it for resale and want to restore the finish as it is badly alligatored. When I remove the ... A: The hour hand just comes forward. You may have to gently work it back and forth as you pull it. The ...
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| grandfather clock | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My husband and I just inherited a grandfather clock that was his fathers and we need to know what is ... A: The best way is to contact a clock shop. A lot of them will dismantle them and pack the components ...
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| Cuckoo clock does not 'cuckoo' | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Recently I replaced the 2 bellows of my cuckcoo clock. However, after I assembled the clock back, it ... A: How old is the clock? If the bellows were replaced because of deterioration then it may be time to ...
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| Finding parts for cast brass cuckoo movement | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have an old cast brass cuckoo movement that seems to be missing a part. I've been working on ... A: In my time I've overhauled countless cuckoos of every type. I'm going to try and interpret the ...
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| Clock repair & ID | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have done several searches and have found a ton of info on Gilbert clocks but nothing on the one I ... A: Kevin, I checked my reference books and found one listing for the Gilbert Laurel. It is a ...
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| pendulum and rod for diana huntress clock | 4/15/2008 |
Q: i have a seth thomas and sons diana the huntress clock with the original round movement..i do not ... A: Most clock parts are not a simple buy off the shelf and drop in. You will need an american pendulum ...
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| How to look if my Garrard clock is a three train mechanism | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have by mistake turn the hands of my Genalex clock backwards and now it will not strike the hours ... A: Sometimes problems are hard to diagnose without seeing them first hand. Sometimes a silent lever ...
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| elgin mantle clock | 4/12/2008 |
Q: 3 slot key wind up westminster chime, the clock loses 20 mins. a day, can I fix it? thanks ANSWER: ... A: Dan Your clock has a balance unit instead of a pendulum. I still don't know if it is the older ...
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| elgin mantle clock | 4/12/2008 |
Q: 3 slot key wind up westminster chime, the clock loses 20 mins. a day, can I fix it? thanks A: First of all the age of the clock comes into play. A modern clock gets pretty worn out in 20 years ...
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| revere grandmother clock | 4/8/2008 |
Q: steve i just purchased a revere grandmother clock the clock is absolutely mint looks like new the ... A: The clock may not actually be missing a note, meaning an actual part missing. Chances are the clock ...
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| Enfield Quarter Westminster Chime | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have just purchaed an enfield clock. I have set it up and it has been working perfectly for 3 ... A: Does this clock have three wind holes? Three wind holes indicate a clock that plays a chime sequence ...
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| colonial of zeeland grandfather clock | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Steve Just purchased a Used Grandfather Clock #7716233. Tried to find John Collins but his email no ... A: Unscrew the brass nut that holds the hands. Remove only the minute hand. There is a brass bushing in ...
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| colonial of zeeland grandfather clock | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Steve Just purchased a Used Grandfather Clock #7716233. Tried to find John Collins but his email no ... A: I spent some time looking up your clock in my reference works. So far I have not run across the ...
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| Cast Iron Clock | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have been given an Ansonia Pompeii cast iron clock, the movement has been overhauled, but the case ... A: The best time to deal with the case would have been while the movement was in the shop being ...
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| Wall Clock Identification | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have two very old regulator wall clocks that were given to me by my grandfather (a collector)years ... A: The old American clock factories would put a label on the back of the clock and other times it would ...
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| New Haven Banjo Wall Clock | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am repairing the captioned wall clock for a friend. The suspension spring, rod and pendulum are ... A: The suspension rod and spring come as a unit. They are listed as suspension rods for American ...
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| Clock cleaning | 3/14/2008 |
Q: What causes a white film to develop on the clock components after or during the cleaning process? I ... A: The white film is a reaction to the clock either having been previously sprayed with a product such ...
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| Daneker floor clock | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Senator Floor Clock Daneker Original and it has a missing finnial as well as a ... A: Daneker clocks are no longer in production so case parts such as finials for a particular model are ...
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| Ridgeway Grandfather clock | 3/11/2008 |
Q: How is the pendulum held onto the clock works. I might have a missing part to keep the pendulum from ... A: Look at the back of the clock movement. At the top you will see a brass post . In the center of the ...
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| 200 year old grandfather clock | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My grandfather clock keeps nearly perfect time. The problem I'm having is it's a clock that strikes ... A: Jack, To correct the strike problem you have to remove the hands and the dial. Remove the pendulum ...
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| 200 year old grandfather clock | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My grandfather clock keeps nearly perfect time. The problem I'm having is it's a clock that strikes ... A: The clock sounds like a French Morbier.After it makes the first strike upon the hour it repeats it ...
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| G.Becker regulator | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Steve, I have a circa 1880 G.Becker two weight regulator. I have had it to my local clock shop for ... A: The best time to do work of this type is while the movement is out of the case being repaired. It ...
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| clock mechanism identification | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Where can I find information on determining the make/model of a clock mechanism. Sometimes there are ... A: Modern clocks have a code system on the back plate. They use a series of numbers and or letters to ...
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| cleaning solutions | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I used BENZINE ( a clear volatile liquid) to clean watch mechanisms. It was used by most of the old ... A: There are many great commercially available clock cleaning solutions. Years ago I used the petroleum ...
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| Ingraham Banjo's Winding, maintaining | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Steve: I've just purchased my first antique clocks, two Ingraham Banjo's (1915)a Nile and Nyanza - ... A: First of all do not count how many times you crank or wind your clocks, just wind them fully once a ...
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| Wall clock chimes | 2/25/2008 |
Q: have an old wall clock (probably around 1920) It keeps good time But . It chimes every 15 minutes , ... A: The clock is having power problems. It could be dirty or have a tired or worn mainspring and it ...
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| 340-020 Movement | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I'm replacing my existing movement with a brand new (out of the box) Hermle 340-020. Is there ... A: The first thing I usually do is properly lubricate the movement.Next thing is the mounting. The new ...
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| pendulum weight | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1913 seth thomas mantle clock. It appears to be level but the pendulum stops after a short ... A: There are many different grades and models of Seth Thomas clocks. The larger mantel clocks produced ...
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| pendulum weight | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1913 seth thomas mantle clock. It appears to be level but the pendulum stops after a short ... A: I am going to assume that you have the correct pendulum bob. First of all make sure the clock is ...
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| Zaandaam Clock | 2/19/2008 |
Q: It is losing about 5 min a day. I have tried to adjust the pendulum (sic), but it will not move ... A: David, Most pendulums will be threaded to accomodate a rating nut. Others use a friction fit or a ...
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| Pendulum stopping | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have gotten a pendulum clock I have not seen it actually work. When I start the pendulum it runs ... A: Did you wind the clock? Wind it up all the way. Gently start the pendulum and listen to the tick ...
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| w. german keywound wall clock | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Picked up a nice looking clock at an estate sale-it's not running, but has the key and three holes ... A: The clock was made by the Jauch Clock company in Germany. This is a chiming clock. Wind all three ...
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| over wound- will not chime | 2/10/2008 |
Q: It runs well, however, my kids overwound the two chiming key holes and now will not chime. It does ... A: First of all always wind the clock all the way. The springs are designed to power the clock for a ...
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| how to wind clock | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a very nice antique vienna regulator clock-I don't see any mfr.s marks. It has ... A: If there are any manufacturer's ID marks they will be found on the back of the movement ...
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| Pendulum | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Steve Do you have any idea about the size pendulum I need for a Seth Thomas Sharon steeple clock? ... A: I apologize about this late answer. I did answer it at the time and only recently realized that it ...
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| Ansonia La Roca Mantel Clocl | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I want to know what size pendulum and key i need for my clock. Also I am not sure how to wind an old ... A: To wind your Ansonia, the left hole winds clockwise and the one on the right turns counterclockwise. ...
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| Cat gut line | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking for cat gut line for Gustav Becker Vienna wall clock,weights are 2kg 660gr , where I ... A: First of all I would not recommend catgut. I would use a modern braided nylon cord. Today catgut is ...
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| antique clock | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I have a clock that has no date on it but on the face made by the new haven clock co. new haven ... A: The New Haven Clock Company produced many different styles and models. It is helpful to have a ...
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| Seth Thomas Steeple clock -Sharon | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a Seth Thos steeple clock -Sharon 1924. It is a great clock but I have two "issues". One, the ... A: Bouncing happens when the hammer is adjusted too close to the chime rod.Bend the hammer slightly ...
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| how to date my clock | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Abel Cottey - The new england clock company from a friend and was wondering if 900$ ... A: The clock is definitely a replica or reproduction. More than likely just a model named for this ...
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| how to date my clock | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Abel Cottey - The new england clock company from a friend and was wondering if 900$ ... A: After a little research I found out that Abel Cottey was a Black clockmaker in Colonial times. This ...
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| Clock | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 100 year old New Haven steeple kitchen clock. I took it to a clock repair man who checked ... A: First of all wind the alarm mechanism. You will find it located in the bottom left hand corner of ...
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| Grandfather clock | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a grandfather clock that my dad made for me before he died, I don't know what kind it is, the ... A: The center weight is for the time. The right weight operates the chime system and the left one is ...
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| Gustav Becker Mantel Chime clock | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Is there a book available re: repairing a Gustav Becker chime mantle clock? A: The truth is clock repair is not something you want to attempt on your own. You can damage the clock ...
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| clocks | 1/11/2008 |
Q: My husband was given a Daneker clock. It's style # is J66. It also says fluorck on it. Could you ... A: The Daneker clock company originated in Fallston Maryland. The company built the wooden cabinets or ...
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| Junghans regulator clock | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I purchased an antique Junghans regulator(I think) wall clock. It has the model # B-09 on the back ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering the question. I have repaired and rebuilt many Junghans ...
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| Refinishing Ingraham mantel clock | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Steve. I have an Ingraham mantel clock date coded 1903. It is originally a black finish with three ... A: To remove the paint I would use paint remover. Follow the directions on the can . Gently remove the ...
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| Thomas a300 elec. chimes | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I found a nice S.T. A300 electric mantel clock. It looks good and keeps good time, but it chimes one ... A: The inncorrect hour strike usually indicates the hour hand is out of position. Count how many times ...
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| 340-020 | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I was wondering where on my clock that i might be able to turn of the chimes. I have looked and cant ... A: Some clocks have a selector or silent switch protruding throuh the dial at about the three o'clock ...
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| PENDELU M | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A PENDELUM WITH FIVE BARS WITH AN ADJUSTMENT GOING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND A WT. THAT CAN BE ... A: First of all the pendulum is the time keeper of the clock. Try not to "twist" it at all. Moving the ...
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| clock repair | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I just bought a Waterbury 8 day clock, I belive to be over 100 years old. It is about 22 inches ... A: Wind the clock fully. This should give it power for a week if its in good condition. Give the ...
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| clock repair | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I just bought a Waterbury 8 day clock, I belive to be over 100 years old. It is about 22 inches ... A: What do you mean by inoperable? Are you sure that you wound it in the correct direction? On most ...
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| Sticky Hammer on Junghans Clock | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Two days ago, i brought my Junghans clock back from the service shop (it had a broken spring). Much ... A: The chime self corrector on this model can be difficult to adjust properly. I have also seen one or ...
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| Sticky Hammer on Junghans Clock | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Two days ago, i brought my Junghans clock back from the service shop (it had a broken spring). Much ... A: It sounds to me as if the chimes are out of adjustment slightly.Most modern clocks have a self ...
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| Ingraham Clock #3 | 12/16/2007 |
Q: .This clock I purchased from Ebay. Unfortunatly the insides were taken out and replaced with a ... A: Sometimes its difficult to find the original model names for antique clocks. Most of the original ...
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| colonial of zeeland grandfather clock | 12/15/2007 |
Q: model #6031f new in 1980. the hour gong is off. it rigs 2 hours ahead. 3 gongs at 1 o-clock 4 gongs ... A: Very simple. The hour hand is in the incorrect position. Using the minute hand go through the chime ...
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