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Expert: - 11/26/2010


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How do you set the hour chime on a Mauthe mantel clock?  It seems to be 2 hours out.  For example, at one o'clock, it will chime 3 times, at two o'clock, 4 times and so on.  The quarter, half, three quarter and hour chimes play correctly.  

Answer
Art, this should be a real simple fix. Just move the hour hand forward two hours. Then rotate the minute hand backwards to the correct time.
Some people don't like moving the minute hand backwards. If you only want to go forward let the clock chime and/or strike each quarter or 1/2 hour depending on what type movement is in it.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Michael

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Michael Radi

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Clock repair and clock parts questions

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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.

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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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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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