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Expert: - 5/5/2009


Question
it seems this clock has been over wound. is there anything i can do to fix it thanks

Answer
Overwinding is really not a cause for a clock to stop unless the mainspring are really dirty and dry.
There is probably something else causing the problem.  
Does the clock tick at all?
Try taking the pendulum off and see if the clock will tick without it.
Will the clock chime if you move the minute hand forward to the next quarter?
Let me know how it goes.
Michael

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Michael Radi

Expertise

Clock repair and clock parts questions

Experience

I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.

Organizations
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

Education/Credentials
High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.

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I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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