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Martin, is there some general advice you can give me about moving wall and mantel clocks (not moving a grandfather). I'm guessing I need to remove the pendulum. We are wrapping in bubble wrap, laying flat the wall clocks and keeping the mantle clocks upright. We are packing them into a u-haul and will drive about two days. We won't stack the boxes. Many, many thanks in advance!
Hi Valerie,
There really isn't much you need to do. Removing the pendulum is important. I sometimes use a rubber band or piece of masking tape to hold the pendulum wire from ticking rapidly when the pendulum is removed. This will also keep your chime synchronized. If the clocks have weights, they must also be removed. Other than that, these clocks can be moved quite safely if they are well-packaged. When you set them up again, it is possible that you may need to reset the pendulum beat or level the clocks.
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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
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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
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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.
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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.
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