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Expert: Martin Meyer - 2/24/2008


Question

Glass door with cracke
Our Howard Miller Grandfather Clock has flexible rubber gasket like strips
that hold the glass in place on the door and sides.   It is deteriorating,
cracking, and falling apart.  In addition it has a very strong pungent smell,
which is noticeable whenever the door is opened to lift the weights.   

Do you know where we can find the material that holds the glass in place,
and what it is called?

Answer
Hi Toby,
    "Glass retaining material" is available from Empire Clock (www.empireclock.com). It comes in two types, one a quarter-round shape which is stapled or nailed to the frame, the other with "barbs" which snap into a groove in the frame next to the glass. You should be able to tell from the original material which type you need.
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    CommentMany thanks Martin for your quick response. The Clock has been passed down from my Father and I will do the same.


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Martin Meyer

Expertise

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)

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

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

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