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Expert: - 1/2/2009


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My wifes dad built a Grandmothers clock 20 years ago with a 3-weight, moon dial Hentschel works.  The clock runs well but it strikes 5 minutes late.  It strikes at 5/20/35 and 50 minutes.  How can I adjust this to strike properly? I am somewhat familiar with wall and mantle clocks but the "big ones" are not my specialty.  Thanks.

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the minute hand is two pieces - the hand and the center collet with the square hole in it. holding the hand and either with a square end of a file that fits the collet or a pair of pliers on the OD of the collet--rotate the relationship between the two so when put back on the minute hand shaft and the nut replaced, it makes you happy where it is pointing.

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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