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I purchased an electric clock just for a project at the good will. It runs but I want to take the clock mechanism out of the wood base so that I can sand it. I can't get the back off to take out the clock mechanism. The alarm and alarm/time set posts don't seem to allow the back plate to come off. I tried screwing the little knobs off teh posts and that doesn't work. How do those posts come off? I'm sur ethis is one of those clock repair 101 questions. I just can't seem to figure it out!
Hi Molly,
The time set knob in the center is usually a press fit. You just pull it straight off. Often, on old clocks, it has become quite tight, and you may need to pry it off with a screwdriver. To make sure that it is a press fit, look for vertical slots cut on the knob.
Either the time set, or the alarm set, or both are often left-hand threads. Try turning them clockwise to remove them.
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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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