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Expert: Martin Meyer - 1/13/2008


Question
2 things:  Have to keep it on silent because it chimes contiously and no longer plays the tunes.  Also, need to replace the door lock.  Where can I order this part?

Answer
Hi Jim,
    The chime and strike problems that you indicate may be partly a need for lubrication or wear in the bearings of the movement, and partly other adjustment problems. You will need a professional clock repairer to solve these problems.
    Door locks are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire Clock. If your lock is mounted on the inside of the door, standard replacement locks will usually fit. If the lock is inset inside the edge of the door, a suitable replacement may be more difficult to find.

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

Experience

24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

Organizations
AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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