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Expert: - 12/29/2011


Question
I have an Artco 8 day wall clock that I just adore. The round convex glass cover has broken and sometimes stops ticking (even after winding). How do I measure the glass cover? I took the glass out, and using a tape measure I think it is 6 1/8" Do I measure straight across or follow the convex shape? Not sure how to maintain either. Sometimes it sits for a while before winding up. Is there a special way to grease or oil spring or mechanics?

Answer
Hi Leslie, don't measure over the convex part of the glass. Measure flat across the back. I have convex glass on my website at:
www.norkro.com
Regarding oiling the clock, please watch my video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9YrBcKiHA4&list=UUxZ-i_uLqRwvaeaR6bvST3g&index=3

Let me know if you have any questions.
Michael
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Michael Radi

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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.

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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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