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Expert: Martin Meyer - 12/16/2009


Question
Mr. Meyer,

i have a Howard Miller grandfather clock, model 610-110. It has a broken pendulum suspension spring. The spring has a plastic end that fits into the pendulum connector rod. Where can I order this part?
thank you for your help.

Answer
Hi John,

Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like  Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com). Their printed catalogs show the springs in actual sizes; you can place both parts of the broken spring on the page over the pictures and see which size is correct. Unfortunately, on their websites the springs do not always show in actual size due to the differences in monitor display sizes, so it is preferable to get a printed catalog before ordering.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com

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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.

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

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