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About Michael Radi
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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.

Past/Present Clients
I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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Questions Answered By Expert Michael Radi
In Category Clocks, Watches

Subject	Date Asked

Seth Thomas Tambour Mantel Electric	11/21/2009
Q: Okay, I have looked at all the questions on all the pages and now I think it is safe to ask my ... A: I think the electric cord you are looking for is the same size as those used on old kitchen ...
Boston Ship Strike Quartz	11/18/2009
Q: I have a Boston Ship Strike marine clock, German quartz movement, battery operated. Problem: The ... A: Ships bell strike is an odd sequence but 30 times should never happen. Some of the movements have a ...
Waltham 31 Day Wall Clock	11/18/2009
Q: When the time changed recently I turned our clock back the one hour. Now - it keeps ticking away but ... A: I just had another look at mine and I can't tell if the collet is pressed onto the shaft or if it's ...
Waltham 31 Day Wall Clock	11/17/2009
Q: When the time changed recently I turned our clock back the one hour. Now - it keeps ticking away but ... A: I have worked on a lot of these movements and I have one here that I can compare to yours. If you ...
FHS 241-080 clock movement	11/17/2009
Q: It is 32cm with the numbers 122.8 also noted. I am living in Argentina and have found a clockmaker ... A: I'm attaching the best photo I could find. This is the front of a 241-030 movement. This movement is ...
Manual for Colonial Molyneux Clock	11/13/2009
Q: I brought a Colonial Molyneux Grandfather Clock serial # 8412000 and would like to know where can I ... A: I don't know of any manual that was every published for this specific clock. There are publications ...
Clock Movement Replacement	11/12/2009
Q: I have a AA battery operated clock movement that needs to be replaced and I'm having a hard time ... A: Matching quartz movements with press on hands can be difficult. The movement body is pretty much the ...
SETH THOMAS Royal Stafford 1769 Pendulum	11/8/2009
Q: I just inherited the above clock from a good friend, however, when we were hanging it my husband did ... A: Move the hour hand only to the hour that the clock is striking. Then use the minute hand to set the ...
Seth Thomas Helmsman Clock	11/7/2009
Q: I have a Seth Thomas Helmsman clock model #E537-001. It has been in storage for about 25 years. ... A: The newer Seth Thomas Helmsman clocks are easier to adjust than the old ones. Let's try this: It ...
Hermle works model 1051-020 15-CM	11/2/2009
Q: Will not play 1/4,1/2,3/4 But plays all of 40 notes. and does not strike out the hours. What can I ... A: are you saying that it only chimes at the 12 position and plays through 40 notes, all at the top of ...
Age of my clock model king?	11/1/2009
Q: I have a clock model king, manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company, New York USA, this clock have ... A: The label is not telling you that the clock was made in that year. It only means that Ansonia ...
1930's Waltham electric clock	10/28/2009
Q: Radi - I possess a Waltham electric clock made in the 1930's. The movement is stamped Waltham Watch ... A: The photos were great. I don't know where you will be able to find any of these parts. Of course ...
pendulum length	10/27/2009
Q: I have a ANSONIA MANTEL clock, got from a auction.back plate stamped B22 to the side of it 4 I, ... A: Is your movement one of the large chiming ones? I don't know the specifics of the pendulum but I ...
Jefferson Clock Feet	10/26/2009
Q: I have a Franklin MInt T. Jefferson reproduction clock. It has a Hermel movement. The feet are ... A: If you are looking for the screw in adjustable feet please look at the following link: ...
Howard Miller grandfather clock	10/23/2009
Q: When our clock chimes it sounds like it is out of tune. Some of them sound fine. It is usually in ... A: tuning chimerods is not an easy adventure. The pitch is determined by the length of the rod. The ...
which suspension spring to use?	10/21/2009
Q: me and my partner are servicing our collection of various antique clocks, and we have a few ... A: The movement must be identified in the Horolovar 400 day Repair Guide. If you tell me what the ...
Franz Hermle 340-020	10/19/2009
Q: I inherited this mantle clock from my mother. Its in very good shape ( 75 or 76 model )but it run ... A: I can't tell how bad of shape the movement is in without seeing it. Sometimes the mainsping barrels ...
Franz Hermle 340-020	10/18/2009
Q: I inherited this mantle clock from my mother. Its in very good shape ( 75 or 76 model )but it run ... A: There is an adjustment but it's a little tricky. If you look at the back of the movement you will ...
urgos movement suspension	10/18/2009
Q: How do I install a new suspension spring in an urgos miovement? I have a new one and appears the ... A: You can use a paper clip, bend it up on both sides so it doesn't fall out. It needs to be smaller ...
howard millier 610-110 clock	10/17/2009
Q: we have a clock that is howard millers grandfather 610-110 we would like to know were we could find ... A: The model 610-110 is not in the Howard Miller catalog anymore so I don't know what it looks like or ...
urgos movement suspension	10/16/2009
Q: How do I install a new suspension spring in an urgos miovement? I have a new one and appears the ... A: At the top of the clock movement on the back there is a post with a vertical split on its end. The ...
Schatz Royal Mariner won't chime	10/13/2009
Q: I recently purchased a older Schatz Royal Mariner 8 Bell Ships clock at a yard sale.It is in great ... A: I don't know how to date these clocks but I can tell you that they changed the balance to a platform ...
Elgin battery powered clock	10/12/2009
Q: Have an Elgin battery powered regulator clock that fails to keep time. Replaced battery 3 times and ... A: have a look at the following page and let me know if anything there looks like it might work. ...
Cuckoo clock	10/12/2009
Q: Raddi I have a very old Cuckoo/Quail clock around 1880 inlaid railroad, unfortunately the top crown ... A: I doubt if you will be able to find one that matches your clock. The new ones are lacquered and the ...
volume control on chime	10/12/2009
Q: I have a Mauthe chiming wall clock. Is there a way to decrease the volume of the chimes? thanks A: There are a couple of things that might work but there is no sure fire method to lessen the volume ...
Gilbert Coca Cola advertising clock	10/8/2009
Q: I have a Gilbert regulator clock that has a very faded dial with "Drink" and "Coca Cola" on it. The ... A: Mostly my expertise is in clock repair rather than various models. The Gilbert model 3022 is a store ...
Young Town Clock motor	10/6/2009
Q: I too am looking for a replacement for a Young Town #12888 clock motor. In a previous post you said ... A: We sell a variety of quartz clock movements on our website: www.norkro.com You will want to measure ...
Barwick grandfather clock	10/4/2009
Q: We recently moved and followed all instructions for moving the clock. It worked fine for awhile but ... A: There are only two ways to get the weight down: Get the clock to start striking again or remove the ...
W Haid clock	10/3/2009
Q: I received a W. Haid Western Germany clock. I have no experience with clocks. The clock has two ... A: If the clock does not have a pendulum it will have some sort of balance. The balance could be a ...
Hamilton mantel clock	9/22/2009
Q: I have a Hamilton mantel clock on which unfortunately the posts have been wound too tight. Is there ... A: When a clock is in good operating condition you should be able to wind it all the way up without a ...
Westminster chime problem	9/15/2009
Q: I have a Mustershutz wall clock which has a problem that when chiming each quarter it will keep ... A: On the right side you see a cam with 4 low spots with a 4 high spots of varying size. When the clock ...
Westminster chime problem	9/14/2009
Q: I have a Mustershutz wall clock which has a problem that when chiming each quarter it will keep ... A: There are several different set ups for controlling the chime and I don't know what one you have by ...
followup on previous question	9/13/2009
Q: my original question was on 08/26/09. I stated that my dads clock was running but the hands didn't ... A: Great, there are three different hand shaft lengths available. The short one will go through ...
Value of Clock	9/9/2009
Q: I was wanting to find out the value of my late mother's grandfather clock. It is about 35 years old ... A: It is a very attractive clock and the case appears to have been very well cared for. The value of ...
german grandfather clock	9/2/2009
Q: have a german granfather clock my father bougth from a GI stationed in germany in the 1960's. Clock ... A: I don't do appraisals but can say that you have a valuable clock. Relatively few clocks from that ...
Howard Miller Tempus Fugit # C43236	9/1/2009
Q: My mother passed away and left me her grandmother clock. It was purchased back in 1974. One of the ... A: Access to the movement is different depending on the design of the clock. Some are easier than ...
Question on 5/5/09 - ref pat 00399849	8/29/2009
Q: Have the same problem as questioner above but different clock, can you help me please? batt. AA ... A: I really can't go by the dimensions of any gears that are inside the movement. We are only concerned ...
Hands dont move but clock is running	8/26/2009
Q: My Dad has a Howard Miller - Model #612-475 - He says the clock is running, but the hands don't ... A: The movement is not hard to replace. I suggest that if you are contemplating doing it yourself that ...
Ship's cock bell	8/25/2009
Q: I have a Schatz Royal Mariner ships clock approximately thirty years old. The clock is in excellent ... A: You will need to remove the hands and face to get the the part of the movement that controls the ...
La Rose Clock Movements	8/22/2009
Q: I have a bunch of "La Rose 31 Day" spring wound clock movements that my father had, and was ... A: Yes, the movements have good value and I think ebay should be an excellent way to sell them. The ...
Liden Clock	8/21/2009
Q: I have a Linden" - Quartile chimes clock # on back S0179N it was purchased in 1991 as a gift for my ... A: I don't think the original movement will be available anymore but there are after-market quartz ...
Hermle 577-071 in old Schatz clock	8/21/2009
Q: Last year I contacted you about a battery operated mechanism inside a Schatz ships bells clock. At ... A: When a clock stops every 12 hours it is usually the strike or the handshafts. Your strike duplicates ...
Colonial Grandmother Clock	8/19/2009
Q: I inherited a Colonial Manufacturing (Zeeland, MI) Grandmother clock from my Grandmother. It is ... A: Ted, I don't know anyone in your area I can recommend. However, your clock can be serviced by any ...
Seth Thomas clock with Hermle movement	8/19/2009
Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock that appears to be an exact copy of the Hermle Shoreditch clock down to ... A: I honestly don't know what relationship Hermle and Seth Thomas had. In 1955 the Seth Thomas factory ...
Seth Thomas clock with Hermle movement	8/19/2009
Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock that appears to be an exact copy of the Hermle Shoreditch clock down to ... A: Yes, Hermle made movements for Seth Thomas. I don't have any information that would help identify ...
chime rods	8/16/2009
Q: I read your answer to another person whom had the same problem. One of my chime rod broke on my ... A: Individual chime rods can be purchased for about $15.00 or $20.00. If the rod is the same diameter ...
Sleigh grandfather clock	8/16/2009
Q: Our clock chimes an hour behind what the time actually is. For example when it is 4:00 it chimes 3 ... A: Move the hour hand (shorter hand) back one hour. Now the clock and the hands are at the same hour. ...
VERICHRON WESTMINSTER CHIME SCHOOLHOUSE CLOCK	8/12/2009
Q: My clock is approximately 30 years old. It chimes every 15 minutues. I wind the clock with the key ... A: If the chimes are not working and you can't wind the key I'm guessing that the mainsprings are wound ...
clock schematics	8/11/2009
Q: in 1992 i bought a cuckoo clock in Germany. e. schmeckenbacher gm 1549000 1674939 1704078 ... A: The factory used to print parts schematics on their movements but I doubt if you will find one ...
overwound Trend Grandfather Clock	8/7/2009
Q: i overwound my Trend Grandfather Clock and the weights aren't dropping. It's keeping time fine, but ... A: If the pendulum is moving the center weight will travel down the case. This is the weight to power ...
overwound Trend Grandfather Clock	8/7/2009
Q: i overwound my Trend Grandfather Clock and the weights aren't dropping. It's keeping time fine, but ... A: A typical weight driven grandfather clock can't keep time if the pendulum does not move. Can you ...
RIDGEWAY WEIGHT DRIVEN	8/5/2009
Q: HOW DO I GET RACK N SNAIL BACK IN SYNC WITH CORRECT AND CORRECT # OF STRIKES ... A: Without seeing the clock I don't know what is causing it to not work properly. Have you oiled the ...
RIDGEWAY WEIGHT DRIVEN	8/5/2009
Q: HOW DO I GET RACK N SNAIL BACK IN SYNC WITH CORRECT AND CORRECT # OF STRIKES ... A: The snail determines the number of strikes, in most movements it does not have to sync with anything ...
Battery for a clock	8/4/2009
Q: I have been given a Junghan clock. It is old it use to belong to my aunty. It is a pendulum style ... A: I'm very familiar with the electronic clocks by Kundo but have only worked on one or two of the ...
Franz Hermle mantle clock with a 340-020 movement	7/31/2009
Q: I just bought a previously owned Franz Hermle mantle clock with a 340-020 movement. Even though the ... A: Steve, I had not idea that the time side of the movement was not running. I thought it was just a ...
Franz Hermle mantle clock with a 340-020 movement	7/31/2009
Q: I just bought a previously owned Franz Hermle mantle clock with a 340-020 movement. Even though the ... A: First let's deal with the quarter hour chimes only sounding when the minute hand is at the top of ...
Grandfather clock not chiming	7/29/2009
Q: good morning, yesterday bought a grandfather clock via private sale. Don't know the make, it's a ... A: There are several things that could cause it to stop "striking". (Chiming clocks have 3 trains, ...
Grandfather clock not chiming	7/29/2009
Q: good morning, yesterday bought a grandfather clock via private sale. Don't know the make, it's a ... A: If the clock is weight driven, put the heaviest weight on the right side as you face the clock. If ...
Mantle clock repair	7/28/2009
Q: I have a Ridgeway, Mod 413, M2 movement, TB dial. Bought in 1981. I believe it needs a complete new ... A: Ridgeway did not make the movement. It was made by one of three companies: Urgos, Keininger or ...
hermle waggon on wall clock # 70504-000701	7/22/2009
Q: My clock does not strike the bell on top. I have written you before and you asked me for numbers on ... A: Different manufacturers used different parts to make bells strike. I have no idea what you are ...
Hermle Quartz Wall Clock 2214	7/21/2009
Q: My future mother-in-law's Hermle 2214 quartz wall clock stopped working. I have been able to get ... A: These movements have an inherent problem. I have sold hundreds of them but so many were returned ...
Franz Hermle parts and maintenance	7/20/2009
Q: Greetings Sir; I have a clock with a "Franz Hermle 351-021 (45cm)" movement. It has a broken ... A: The correct suspension spring is our SS-0060. You can see it here: ...
key for old mantel clock	7/19/2009
Q: The key for a Linden 8-day Linden triple/chime mantel clock no. 8066 has been lost. The clock was ... A: I can't say for sure unless I know what movement is in the clock. I'm guessing that Hermle made it ...
Wall Clock	7/18/2009
Q: We have a wall clock that won't chime on the hour or half hour. It chimes at 20 past and 10 of. How ... A: It depends on what kind of clock it is. Sometimes there is an adjustable bushing in the minute hand. ...
Clock running slow .	7/18/2009
Q: I have a newly inherited (wind-up) wall clock that runs slow .You can wind and set time one day and ... A: I'm guessing that the clock has a pendulum that swings back and forth. There will be a nut under the ...
Koma anniversary clock battery operated	7/18/2009
Q: My elderly aunt has a koma anniversary clock that is not working properly. I have replaced the ... A: I have worked on a lot of these but don't know exactly what model you have. The typical ones are ...
repair on hermle waggon on wall clock item no. 70504-000701	7/15/2009
Q: I think that you helped me with the right weight and pendulum for my clock which is now running. ... A: I checked the link and there are 15 clock categories on the page. Even if I know what clock it is I ...
Ridgeway Clock suspention spring	7/11/2009
Q: I own a Ridgeway HL & HG movement Grandfather clock. I had noticed that the suspension spring is ... A: I sell these springs. We will need to identify the spring. It will most likely be one of our Urgos ...
Hentschel	7/10/2009
Q: Greetings from Vancouver Island BC Canada. My wife recently inherited a Hentschel Grandfather ... A: I don't have information on the chime block numbers. I can tell you a bit about the rods though. I ...
clock part	7/8/2009
Q: We just moved to Akron Ohio and someone threw out the pendulum to our mantle clock. The clock is ... A: I have worked on a lot of these clocks and it is my experience that the bob will be 3 to 3-1/2" ...
pendalum attachment	7/7/2009
Q: Can you send me instructions on how to attach the pendulum to the clock works. I have the link, but ... A: Sorry about that. I'm caught up in cyber-land. There are three parts to the pendulum assembly: The ...
Ansonia Clock from Grand Mother	7/7/2009
Q: This clock has like others you've been told about has the label on back cabinet about the Paris ... A: The label means that the manufacturer displayed clocks at the Paris Exposition in 1878. At the time, ...
clock part	7/6/2009
Q: We just moved to Akron Ohio and someone threw out the pendulum to our mantle clock. The clock is ... A: The pendulum was probably a simple wood stick with a hanger at the top and a pendulum bob at the ...
smiths clock	7/5/2009
Q: how do i get the balance movement to keep good time in a smiths mantel clock, i have replaced ... A: It could be that the clock is not running very well. The balance should make a full 360 degree ...
Blessing alarm clock made in West Germany.	7/5/2009
Q: I purchased a Blessing clock at a garage sale, it works fine. It looks as if the base is made of ... A: I can't tell you with any certainty exactly when it was made but I'll take a guess and give you my ...
Verichron wall clock	7/3/2009
Q: we inherited my dads clock(early 1990s model)has 3 holes to wind, seems to work well except chimes ... A: I think you are saying that the clock strikes 12 at the top of every hour but the chimes are ...
tempus fugit ridgeway	7/3/2009
Q: hi i have a ridgeway tf grandfather clock where can i buy the weights model 173 move en 32575d ... A: You can't get the parts from Ridgeway anymore. Weights can be purchased for these clocks but we have ...
grandfather viking clock	7/2/2009
Q: I bought a viking grandfather clock in 1988 I am looking for 2 parts ANSWER: If they are parts for ... A: I have a generic door key for $5.00. It works on most grandfather clocks but not all. You did not ...
Schatz swinging quartz clock	7/1/2009
Q: I have in my posession a 25-30 year old Schatz swinging quartz clock. This is similar to the modern ... A: These clock use a repulsion coil. There is a magnet in the swinging arm. The coil is actually two ...
Savoy Clock, Koma torsion	6/29/2009
Q: I went antique shopping today and got this clock for 15 dollars. I don't think it is worth much ... A: I don't know if it would be worth it for you. To exchange the barrel winding arbor and re-assemble ...
Replacement Suspension Spring	6/28/2009
Q: I just received my fathers grandfather clock and the suspension spring was broken during shipping. ... A: I'm not familiar with the name of the clock. If you give me any markings on the back of the clock ...
Savoy Clock, Koma torsion	6/28/2009
Q: I went antique shopping today and got this clock for 15 dollars. I don't think it is worth much ... A: It's a very cool clock. I used to have one like it. The suspension springs are $3.00 each or $7.50 ...
wind up keys	6/26/2009
Q: My mother has two clock, and needs a wind up key for both. One is a Centurion 35 day, the other a ... A: The 31 day clock should use a #6 key. Regarding the piece for the zan dam. Is it the pendulum ...
Emperor School Clock	6/25/2009
Q: My Emperor School Clock with an 8-day Key-Wound movement model #141-070, (45cm, made in W. Germany) ... A: Because of the way these movements wear out I recommend replacing it. Your movement was made by ...
grandfather clock	6/23/2009
Q: Radi, Our grandfather clock is set at 10:45, but dongs 12 o'clock. Heaviest weight is on the ... A: If your clock does all of the chimes in order but ends up striking the hour at 15 till The hands are ...
Verichron Chime clock	6/23/2009
Q: I own the above clock, model 2854-883 D-battery, chimes on the hour & 1/2 hour. Replaced the ... A: There is a bim bam movement that we sell. It is quartz so the pendulum will swing but has nothing to ...
Harris & Mallow Verichron Model V184-4 Clock	6/22/2009
Q: Greetings from Alaska.... I bought my Dad this clock from the Salvation Army for Fathers Day for ... A: I'm not totally familiar with this model clock but I have worked on quartz models with the little ...
Eli Terry and Seth Thomas Clocks	6/21/2009
Q: I have two old clocks; an Eli Terry shelf clock from about 1812 and a Seth Thomas tall clock from ... A: I don't have any information on what the weights should look like but I would guess that they are ...
Erratic chiming	6/19/2009
Q: I have a grandfather clock that has started chiming erratically. Most times it doesn't chime, but ... A: I can help you sync the chimes to the hands but the problem of the clock not always chiming is ...
grandfather clock	6/18/2009
Q: We acquired a montgomery ward grandfather clock at an auction but I don't know where the weights go. ... A: There are only a couple of other things to try. Advance the hands through the 1/4 hours and let it ...
grandfather clock	6/17/2009
Q: We acquired a montgomery ward grandfather clock at an auction but I don't know where the weights go. ... A: The heavier weight goes on the right side as you face the clock. From left to right, here is what ...
Cuckoo Clock fault	6/15/2009
Q: Our 1 day (Black Forest) cuckoo clock fell from the wall. The wooden case broke (minor damage) and I ... A: There is an arm inside the movement, just above the red arrow on the right photo. This arm should ...
Pearl Grandfather Clock	6/15/2009
Q: The weight chain won't stay up. This clock was purchased in 1986 and its the Firemens Addition. ... A: If it's the click spring any qualified clock repair person can replace the spring. It's not ...
Pearl Grandfather Clock	6/14/2009
Q: The weight chain won't stay up. This clock was purchased in 1986 and its the Firemens Addition. A: Either the chain came off the chain gear or there is a problem with the click. Make sure that the ...
Schatz Royal Mariner Ship's Bell Clock	6/14/2009
Q: I have inherited my father's Schatz Royal Mariner Ship's Bell Clock which is of deep sentimental ... A: I looked through my Schatz ship's bell stuff and all of the parts I have are for the larger style ...
clock hands loose	6/11/2009
Q: I want to buy a grandfather clock, but the seller says the hands are a little loose. Is that a hard ... A: This could be very simple or difficult depending on the cause of the problem. The following ...
Colonial Mfg. Co. Clock	6/4/2009
Q: I have been trying to locate some information about a grandfather clock made by the Colonial Mfg. ... A: I don't know what the model 706 looks like. When I ran my clock shop in San Diego from 1997 to 2003 ...
pearl grandfather clock	6/1/2009
Q: I recently set the clock on Thursday to the correct time. Today is monday and the clock is four and ... A: The timing is set by the pendulum length. There is a nut at the bottom of the pendulum bob. You ...
clock part	5/31/2009
Q: I have a smiths westminster chime mantle clock about 50 years old. Clock K7A no. 6010. I need a new ... A: The photo was attached, thank you very much. This is a tough one. I have the small, female pieces ...
Waltham 31 Day Chime Wall Clock	5/30/2009
Q: I just purchase a Waltham 31 Day Chime Wall Clock at an estate sale. I can not find a model number ... A: Above the hand shaft just left of center is a piece called the rack. It has teeth on the that make ...
clock stops at any hour	5/29/2009
Q: I havr a Howard Miller Grandfathers clock that is about 20 years old. Lately, it will stop for no ... A: The chime lifters have to lift to a higher point on the hour than on the quarters. The cam that ...
wall clock	5/28/2009
Q: the slegh westminster wall clock was not wound for six months and now that we are back and wound the ... A: After you re-start one of these clocks it can take up to 2 hours for the chime to synchronize. ...
Waltham 31 Day Chime Wall Clock	5/26/2009
Q: I just purchase a Waltham 31 Day Chime Wall Clock at an estate sale. I can not find a model number ... A: The clock should strike once on the half hour and count out the hours at the top. It sounds like the ...
Hamilton Wheatland Mantle clock	5/23/2009
Q: we inherited this clock but it seems we are missing a tool for the weekly winding of the winding ... A: Your clock needs a #7 steel key. We sell them on our website at: ...
grandfather clock	5/22/2009
Q: My parents bought a grandfather clock from your company (107 south section st) in 1984. I had move ... A: This is a really simple fix. What happened is someone moved the hour hand. All you need to do is ...
grandfather clock	5/21/2009
Q: My parents bought a grandfather clock from your company (107 south section st) in 1984. I had move ... A: Be sure you put the heaviest weight on the right side as you face the clock. This is the chime side ...
Howard Miller #620-250	5/20/2009
Q: We purchased a Howard Miller #620-250 Wall Clock in March 2007. The clock has a pendulum. We had ... A: I don't know of any specific reason your clock movement is acting so badly. Many of these clocks use ...
Swift and Anderson Banjo Barometer (Boston)	5/20/2009
Q: My great grandfather had this clock hanging on his office wall. My little niece grabbed at it and ... A: I do clock repair but I'm in Portland Oregon. I have a few customers in the LA area who do clock ...
chiming	5/17/2009
Q: I have a battery operated pendulum clock that has stopped chiming. Is there any way that this can be ... A: Most likely, one battery is for the time and the other is for the chime. Have you changed both ...
chiming	5/17/2009
Q: I have a battery operated pendulum clock that has stopped chiming. Is there any way that this can be ... A: Usually quartz (battery) movements are not considered repairable. In most cases the movement can be ...
Wind up key for the Centurion 35 day wall clock	5/8/2009
Q: Do you know where I can find the wind up key for this clock? My mom left it to me and I would sure ... A: Yes, you need a number 6 clock key. We sell them for $2.50 each, shipping is $4.54. You can see them ...
howard miller wall clock 612-462	5/5/2009
Q: it seems this clock has been over wound. is there anything i can do to fix it thanks A: Overwinding is really not a cause for a clock to stop unless the mainspring are really dirty and ...
VERICHRON WALL CLOCK	5/5/2009
Q: I have had this Verichron wall clock for approx. 7 yrs. now all of a sudden it doesn't work.... have ... A: Battery operated clock movements can usually be replaced with a similar movement. Different ...
finding parts	5/3/2009
Q: i have a piper wind up grandfather clock and the main hour chime wind spring is broke where can i ... A: You are looking for a Hermle #50 mainspring. I can source it for you if you would like. The spring ...
Emperor Clock Co. mantel clock	4/28/2009
Q: I have this clock and the instructions say to oil it periodically. However, no where in the ... A: You should oil the pivot holes. These are the holes in the brass movement plates where the ends of ...
clock	4/25/2009
Q: Who repairs Grandfathers clocks for model number 101 on the Emperor clock movement. Please let me ... A: There is a way to replace the movement. If it is a Jauch movement there is a replacement kit but you ...
Seth Thomas Mantle clock	4/15/2009
Q: Can a clock be wound to tight to work? I removed the minute hand and this cause it to start ticking ... A: If a clock is working properly you should be able to wind it all the way up and it will run. When ...
Trend Clock Movement	4/13/2009
Q: I have a clock movement stamped on the back- TREND CLOCKS The winding spring has broken, is ... A: When I see the marking P.L. on these clocks it usually means that the movement was made by Jauch. ...
Vienna Regulator	4/12/2009
Q: Where can I obtain wire for the pendulum of my Vienna Regulator? It is not a chimer. Have been ... A: It sounds like you are looking for the suspension spring. I don't know what one you need without ...
emperor clock movment 311M	4/12/2009
Q: Have an emperor grandfather clock which I built in 1978. The movement is 311M. Lately it stops at ... A: 10:42 is an odd time for the clock to stop. I would expect it to be closer to the top of the hour ...
Elgin Regulator Movement needed	4/8/2009
Q: I have an Elgin Regulator wall clock that will quit running at some point between a few minutes and ... A: It sounds like you are looking for a bim bam movement. They changed them a little bit so here are ...
ridgeway clock	4/8/2009
Q: how do i remove the hour hand A: The minute hand must be removed first. There is a small nut holding on the minute hand. The hour ...
Howard miller clock chimes wrong hour	4/7/2009
Q: My clock chimes two hours behind real time. I tried turn the dial forward two hours and then set it ... A: Move the hour hand (not the minute hand) back to the time that the hour is striking. Advance the ...
Old Ansonia School Clock	4/4/2009
Q: I recently wound my clock and wonder if I may have over-wound it. The pendulum rocks back and forth ... A: You should be able to wind it all the way up without any problem if the clock is in good running ...
Seth Thomas bracket clock - runs too fast	4/3/2009
Q: I have 3 clocks (Hermle works) which have the little screw for adjusting the time at the top right ... A: There are two different styles of floating balances that Hermle used on their clock movements: The ...
grandfather clocks	3/31/2009
Q: and thank you for being an expert! I have a Howard Miller grandfather clock, i think its 1980 or ... A: This is a difficult problem to diagnose without seeing the clock. Even upon inspection, this would ...
strike off on a 451-050-94	3/29/2009
Q: I have a grandfather clock with a Hermle 451-050-94 movement but the chime does not work properly. ... A: This should not be a problem to correct. You will need to get to the back of the movement. There is ...
Waltham 31 Day Chime	3/26/2009
Q: I have a Waltham 31 day chime wall clock that I purchased in the early 90's. Recently when I was ... A: The difficulty of repair depends on what spring broke. If the key turns infinitely and the ...
Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock	3/22/2009
Q: My great-great-grandfather built this clock in 1978, I was just gave the clock. It does not chime on ... A: There are many things that could cause your clock to stop striking. The lever system is complicated ...
Elgin American Quartz Clock	3/20/2009
Q: We broke the glass cover to this clock, where can I get a replacement? ANSWER: I need to know the ... A: I can supply you with a 5-1/2" x 10-1/8" dome. They are $29.95 plus shipping. Please let me know if ...
herman miller wall clock	3/20/2009
Q: i have a herman miller wall clock, model 620-218 serial HO6453, the big hand just spins, think the ... A: I did a little research on the clock model you gave me after you told me how large it is. It looks ...
Brocot spring	3/19/2009
Q: I have a Vincenti French clock movement (Silver Medal 1855 - clock itself is circa 1890) - the ... A: You are looking for a suspension spring. We have these in several sizes and shapes. You can see them ...
herman miller wall clock	3/19/2009
Q: i have a herman miller wall clock, model 620-218 serial HO6453, the big hand just spins, think the ... A: Herman Miller clocks used movements from many different companies and I don't know of a list that ...
Seth Thomas Clock	3/14/2009
Q: I bought a clock in a resale shop and the key was not included to wind it. On the brass plate it ... A: Your clock has a Hermle movement that uses a #8 key. The square of the key are 4.25mm. We sell these ...
smiths mantel clock	3/14/2009
Q: does this mean its over wound? and why does the pengulam not work? ANSWER: If the key only moves a ... A: One side is for the chime/strike, the other side is to power the pendulum. It will only unwind when ...
Elgin American Quartz Clock	3/14/2009
Q: We broke the glass cover to this clock, where can I get a replacement? A: I need to know the size and style of the glass. Is it a dome? If so, I need the diameter of the base ...
Verichron Quartz Westminster Chime Clock	3/14/2009
Q: I have the above wall clock and it chimes at 15 minutes past the hour instead of the hour. How do I ... A: If the minute hand is a press on type with a round mounting hole you would simply remove the minute ...
smiths mantel clock	3/13/2009
Q: does this mean its over wound? and why does the pengulam not work? A: If the key only moves a small amount and won't wind any more the clock is wound all the way up. I ...
hermle 1161-853	3/13/2009
Q: I am building a grandfather clock with movement hermle 1161-853. Could you please explain how and ... A: If your movement has the capability to run a second hand there will be a shaft above the hour and ...
Clock chimes very quickly	3/12/2009
Q: This past September I purchased a replacement movement for our grandfather clock. It is an Emperor ... A: The chime and strike speed are each controlled by a fan (also called a fly or governor). There is ...
chime tubes	3/12/2009
Q: I just received a ridgway grandfather clock serial number 65815 uw/18a 5 tubes movement.it is in ... A: I don't know of anyone that has done this but I don't know why it would not work. You would have to ...
CLOCK CHIME	3/9/2009
Q: I WAS WINDING THE CLOCK AND IT STARTED CHIMING. THE CLOCK WILL START CHIMING THE HOUR ONCE IN THE ... A: There is a lever on the chime side that stops a pin on the strike side when it lifts for the chime ...
Ridgeway grandfather clock parts	3/8/2009
Q: I have a ridgeway grandfather clock Model 9112 Serial # 94001243 I need a chain for the middle ... A: Your model number is not listed on the Ridgeway website so I don't know what the pendulum should ...
Ridgeway clock runs too fast	3/7/2009
Q: I have a Ridgeway grandfather clock and the sticker by the works says it is a model 212. The clock ... A: The only speed adjustment on the clock is the pendulum length. Something is odd here. This will take ...
alaron 31 day clock	3/4/2009
Q: I have an alaron 31 day clock and the winding spring is broken. I was told i would have to replace ... A: Replacing the mainspring may be the only option you have. Matching the movement is not easy. The ...
missing pendulum spring	3/3/2009
Q: I have a Colonial Mantel clock that is missing the pendulum spring,i will give you as much info. ... A: Chuck, if you have any part of the suspension spring I would like some measurement of it. If you ...
Seiko 2007 Anniversary Edition Wall Clock	3/2/2009
Q: I've been all over the Internet and cannot seem to find anywhere to get this replacement glass. ... A: I did not get the one of the clock on the wall but the one of the box is excellent. Seiko parts ...
Age of my old kitchen Clock	3/2/2009
Q: I have a kitchen clock, manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company, New York USA, it's possible know ... A: You need to either purchase or find someone with a copy of Tran Du Ly's book of Ansonia clocks. ...
Ridgeway grandfather clock chime rod	3/1/2009
Q: When my Ridgeway grandfather clock was moved, four of the chime rods fell out. I have the rods and ... A: Yes, if you can find the correct replacement set, it is easier and probably less expensive to ...
Ridgeway grandfather clock chime rod	2/28/2009
Q: When my Ridgeway grandfather clock was moved, four of the chime rods fell out. I have the rods and ... A: The chime rods broke off at the screw. You can't put them back together. The rods come with the ...
battery operated grandfather clock	2/28/2009
Q: my parents have a battery operated grandfather clock and I do not see where the battery goes. I am ... A: You may need to get into the back of the clock. The battery is usually at the back of the clock ...
Age of my clock model king?	2/27/2009
Q: I have a clock model king, manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company, New York USA, this clock have ... A: It's my understanding that the dates on the labels mean that Ansonia displayed clocks at that ...
Part for clock	2/26/2009
Q: We have an Emperor Grandfather clock and need a suspension spring # 34. Our clock is a 1974 Model ... A: The company that made your clock movement is out of business but the part you need is generic. I ...
Seiko quartz clock	2/24/2009
Q: My Seiko QC102R quartz clock movement was damaged due to a battery leak. Any chance of obtaining a ... A: Sorry, I'm not a Seiko dealer or I would help. You will need to contact a Seiko dealer. I used to ...
Seiko quartz clock	2/23/2009
Q: My Seiko QC102R quartz clock movement was damaged due to a battery leak. Any chance of obtaining a ... A: I don't know of a fax number or email address. Whenever I have called them I was told they will only ...
Seiko quartz clock	2/22/2009
Q: My Seiko QC102R quartz clock movement was damaged due to a battery leak. Any chance of obtaining a ... A: It's my experience with Seiko that you have to get parts through a Seiko dealer. I think any Seiko ...
Upright Grandfather Clock	2/19/2009
Q: I have a clock that does not presently work. Noticed pieces missing ect. I am attempting to find ... A: your Hermle movement is very common and all the parts you might need would be available. There is a ...
Sligh Grandfather clock	2/19/2009
Q: How would you adjust my clock which chimes one hour less than the hour hand shows i.e. at 6 o'clock ... A: This is a really simple fix. Move the hour hand back one hour. Then advance the minute hand to the ...
chimes	2/18/2009
Q: I have a grandfather cock from when my mother passed away. It is a Seth Thomas Tempus Fugit pendulum ... A: Different clock manufacturers use different means for shuttion off the chimes. I'll start with the ...
mantle clock center shaft worn	2/15/2009
Q: Sir, I have a H Miller mantle clock (3 chimes plus hour strike) - about 20 years old. It runs ... A: yes, keys are available in about 25 different sizes. If you give me all of the numbers on the back ...
Hamilton wind up pocket watch	2/12/2009
Q: How do I adjust the timing of the watch? It gains approximately one half (1/2) minute per day. A: I'm really a clock guy, not an expert in watches but I'll tell you what I know. If it is a battery ...
Haller Clock Pendulum....Lost	2/11/2009
Q: I'm hoping to get some direction..We lost the pendulum when we moved. Where/how can we get an ... A: This is a beautiful clock. The pendulum will be pretty simple to put together. We can calculate the ...
Replacement Howard Miller Movement - 1960's George Nelson Clock	2/11/2009
Q: I am looking for a replacemt movement for a 1960's vintage Howard Miller clock designed by George ... A: To my knowledge, this movement is not made anymore and will be very difficult or impossible to find. ...
Haller Clock Pendulum....Lost	2/10/2009
Q: I'm hoping to get some direction..We lost the pendulum when we moved. Where/how can we get an ... A: I don't know where you would get an original pendulum but we should be able to put together the ...
Chimes Rigeway Tempus Fugit Mdl 138	2/9/2009
Q: I recently acquired my clock. All the weights and chains are on the 3 sprockets. I was able to ... A: There are a number of reasons your clock may not be chiming. Reach inside and be sure that all of ...
Chimes Rigeway Tempus Fugit Mdl 138	2/9/2009
Q: I recently acquired my clock. All the weights and chains are on the 3 sprockets. I was able to ... A: You don't release the weights or chains to make the clock run. They will come down slowly as the ...
Replacing Hermle movement with an electric or battery movement	2/8/2009
Q: I have an Emperor regulator clock that I built over 20 years ago. It has a Hermle 1050-030A / 38cm ... A: Yes you can replace the movement with a battery operated one. There are a few things to consider: A ...
Linden mantle clock (3 diiferent chime settings)	2/8/2009
Q: I have a Linden mantle clock (made in West Germany) that was given to us in 1974. Up to now, it has ... A: I'm guessing that your clock has a movement with the numbers 1040-020 stamped on the back. Let me ...
Mason Sullivan Grandfather's clock	2/6/2009
Q: I purchased a Mason Sullivan movement for a clock I built about 20 years ago. The paper work shows ... A: You may have knocked the clock out of beat. The first thing to do is listen to the ticking. The ...
Grandmother Clock	2/4/2009
Q: On my clock cannot get the weights to go down, and need to release the chimes. Clock does not chime ... A: The release for the weights is on the chain gear or cable drum depending on what type clock you ...
trying to find answers	2/4/2009
Q: I was looking up about aclock I got out of an old house but cant seem to find anything about it, Was ... A: Forestville was an American company that manufactured clocks as well as imported them. They would ...
Would this clock make noise?	2/2/2009
Q: This is an odd question. I'm sorry. I'm writing a book set in 1923. There's a scene in a lawyer's ... A: The clock would make a tick every time the pendulum swings each direction. The tick would be fairly ...
Pendulum will not swing, after replacing suspension sprin	2/1/2009
Q: I have an Ethan Allen Grandfather clock it is about 40 years old, ran great until my grandaughter ... A: There should be a piece between the pendulum and the suspension spring. This is called the leader. ...
Clock cleaning and repaird for Schatz	2/1/2009
Q: Could you tell a web address where I could get are purchase a Clock cleaning are repaired for Schatz ... A: You can purchase a pint of clock cleaning solution at the following web address: ...
BATTERY OPERATED QUARTZ CLOCKS	1/30/2009
Q: DISPITE CHANGING BATTERIES OFTEN, I FIND THAT BATTERY OPERATED QUARTZ CLOCKS CONTINUE TO RUN SLOW. ... A: I have been selling quartz movements for over 10 years and find them to be very accurate. I don't ...
30/31 Day Clocks	1/29/2009
Q: I have been noticing that many clock shops do not care to even touch 30/31 day clocks. I even viewed ... A: All of the modern 30/31 day movements are as I described. Some are not as bad as other but none are ...
Old School Clock	1/29/2009
Q: I recently redid my old school clock...Cleaning up the mechinism and reoiled it. The clock now ... A: Most spring wind clocks will gain a little time when first wound, settle in for a few days then slow ...
30/31 Day Clocks	1/29/2009
Q: I have been noticing that many clock shops do not care to even touch 30/31 day clocks. I even viewed ... A: I have done a lot of service on 30/31 day clocks and here is what I know from personal experience ...
g-father clock	1/26/2009
Q: my grand father's "howard miller" grandfather clock wont stay running.the hands aren't touching but ... A: The fact that it runs with the pendulum of is good news. Hopefully it is just a matter of adjusting ...
clock cleaning	1/25/2009
Q: i purchased a gustav becker old mantel clock. when i wind the clock it stops working. it has two ... A: You can use an ammoniated cleaner like the one at this page: ...
fitting suspension spring	1/25/2009
Q: I purchased a new suspension spring for my new Koma Dome clock and I cannot get the pendulum to keep ... A: One thing strikes me as looking odd is that the top block is sideways from the way they usually sit. ...
clock	1/25/2009
Q: i purchased a gustav becker old mantel clock. when i wind the clock it stops working. it has two ... A: Yes, you can wind both mainsprings all the way up until they stop. Regarding oiling and a good ...
loosing time	1/22/2009
Q: I recently bought a Waltham winding clock, and it was keeping time, but now it looses about 15 to 20 ... A: It's either in the pendulum length or the hands are not tracking with the movement for some reason. ...
Benchmark Clock - Limited Edition - Missing Key	1/15/2009
Q: I am missing the key for a Benchmark clock Limited Edition called The Regency. The clock was given ... A: 5/8" is way to big for a clock key. I need the measurement across the flat sides of the square that ...
weigtdriven pendilum clock, does not run	1/13/2009
Q: the clock 'machinery' is stamped W150M-39, bought appr 1963 in norway. Can clock be repaired or ... A: I'm not familiar with the movement but given it's age I seriously doubt that a replacement is ...
Howard Miller Model 610-440 Pendullum	1/11/2009
Q: Where may I purchase a replacement pendulum for subject clock? Do you have an idea the cost? A: That clock is not shown in my 2004 Howard Miller catalog so I don't know what the pendulum looks ...
Clock Movement Device	1/9/2009
Q: I have Maritime that has a Young Town Quartz #12888 that needs to be replaced. I cannot find this ... A: We don't sell Young Town Quartz movements. Usually quartz movements can be replaced by other brands. ...
Clock parts	1/4/2009
Q: I Have a Howard Miller Barometer Model # 612-721,Movement #354171F and dial #270232F I need to ... A: I think you will have to get the part from Howard Miller. Your barometer was still listed in their ...
Hermle 1161-853 Movement	1/3/2009
Q: i would like to ask you about the meaning of the word "BS" of 1161-853-BS movement. How is the ... A: I have been researching this and don't have a difinative answer yet. The only thing I have come up ...
clock	1/3/2009
Q: I have purchase a pearl grandfather clock no. on the back of the clock are 79 45J050H ... A: The 79 probably means that the movement was made in 1979. If you are looking for a decorative piece ...
winding a clock	1/1/2009
Q: How do we wind an Alaron clock to get it to run for more than a day and to get the chime to work. A: If your clock is in good working order you can wind it all the way up until the key stops. If you ...
French Clock Pendulum Bob	1/1/2009
Q: I have a old French clock which appears to be a very nice clock. It is app. 13" tall & 9" Square ... A: Here at norkro.com we sell a generic French pendulum that should work fine with your clock. You need ...
Glandfather clock pendulum problem	12/31/2008
Q: Radi, I have a Howard Miller grandfather (mother?), #115 triple chimes, model 4899, weight driven ... A: There are two pieces that the pendulum hangs from: The top piece is the suspension spring. It is ...
Ingram shelf clock, Patent 1877 or 1878	12/31/2008
Q: For my husband's 50th birthday, I purchased an Ingram shelf clock. A piece of paper taped inside the ... A: The wheel on the front is your timing adjustor. Turn the wheel toward the f or + to make it run ...
Benchmark Clock - Limited Edition - Missing Key	12/31/2008
Q: I am missing the key for a Benchmark clock Limited Edition called The Regency. The clock was given ... A: I don't have any reference material to tell what size key this clock uses. The only option I can ...
Hermle battery movement in Schatz clock	12/28/2008
Q: I recently purchased a Schatz Helmsman Ship's clock with a Hermle 577-071 battery operated movement. ... A: Let's try this: There is a large white plastic disc on the hour hand shaft. It is built with three ...
Hermle battery movement in Schatz clock	12/28/2008
Q: I recently purchased a Schatz Helmsman Ship's clock with a Hermle 577-071 battery operated movement. ... A: I need to see the other side of the movement. If you purchase a new movement you will need to take ...
pendulum for King Arthur grandmother	12/27/2008
Q: I need to replace the pendulum for this clock (the middle rod that holds the bob was bent and then ... A: You are looking for a Hermle pendulum. The 94cm is the pendulum drop. This means that the distance ...
Trend wall clock - seeking info	12/27/2008
Q: I have a wall clock by Trend, made in Germany. It is in the shape of a nautical wheel. The wheel and ... A: As far as I know, Trend did not make any clock movements, only the cases. They made a lot of ...
Harris & Mallow Clock Works	12/22/2008
Q: We Have a Harris & Mallow Clock, Spring Driven Wall Clock. The Main Spring broke, 3 ... A: I should be able to offer you a mainspring for your clock. I need to know what spring it is. As you ...
Finding the right movemement	12/21/2008
Q: Michael- I'm trying to replace the movement on a Howard Miller "Reminisce" clock. The original ... A: You need a mini quartz movement for press on hands. Also, you need one with a recessed mounting. ...
ROYAL 8 DAY CLOCK	12/21/2008
Q: I HAVE A ROUND CLOCK WITH A SQUARE BOX BACK FOR THE MOVEMENT. IN THE CENTER OF THE FACE IS A 2 1/2" ... A: I can't come up with any solid information on your clock. If you send me some photos I'll try to do ...
Finding the right movemement	12/20/2008
Q: Michael- I'm trying to replace the movement on a Howard Miller "Reminisce" clock. The original ... A: There are several companies selling quartz movements on the Internet including my company ...
Correcting chime on Grandmother Clock	12/19/2008
Q: I erred when resetting my Aunt's Grandmother clock. I pushed the hour hand back. We have managed ... A: Different clocks are reset in different ways. Without knowing exactly what movement is in your clock ...
Career questions	12/19/2008
Q: I was hoping you could offer me some information. I would like to become a clockmaker/watchmaker. I ... A: John, thank you for your question. I have found that making a living in clock repair depends on your ...
La Rose clock movement	12/18/2008
Q: I built a colonial style tall case clock back in 1980,the plans I used were from a clock designed by ... A: S.La Rose was a distributor of clock parts who went out of business after decades as one of the ...
seth thomas chime	12/14/2008
Q: I have an old seth thomas grandmother clock that chimed and worked beautifully until we moved it . ... A: Make sure that the heaviest weights is on the right side as you face the clock. The chime is on ...
Mechanical Clocks	12/12/2008
Q: I would like to find a table clock that does not use batteries. when you open the back of the clock ... A: There are clocks still being made with mechanical movements. Howard Miller is one company that comes ...
shipping a clock	12/9/2008
Q: I have made a mantle clock and it is not covered with anyting. My question is is there a way to keep ... A: If it is battery operated, I would take the hands off and give the receiver instructions on putting ...
Erhard Jauch movement	12/8/2008
Q: Good day, The Erhard Jauch movement(100 M I think)in my Emperor series 120 grandfather clock is ... A: You can use the Hermle SS-0060 suspension spring from norkro.com. Here is a link to the item: ...
anniversary clock	12/5/2008
Q: I have a elgin quartz anniversary clock,can you tell what an anniversary clock means about how old ... A: These are also called 400 day clocks because the original wind up models could run for 400 days on a ...
451-053H Hermle movement rozen	12/4/2008
Q: I have a Hermle movement 451-053H/85cm that doesn't run free when the escapement is removed. It ... A: It can be difficult to troubleshoot where the gear train is binding. It could be worn out. You can ...
Linden battery wall clock with pendelan	12/3/2008
Q: I received this clock in 1999 as a gift. It's worked great till about a month ago. It quit working ... A: Ruby, battery operated quartz clocks are not expected to last more than about 12 years. Although you ...
removing hour hand	12/1/2008
Q: Have a Waltham 31 day chime wall clock that was made in Korea. About 5 yrs old. Clock runs about 3-4 ... A: These hands can be very hard to remove. They are pressed onto the shaft. There are a pair of slots ...
Sligh Mechanism Problem	12/1/2008
Q: My grandfather clock is about 15 years old, and now it gives us an extra chime for each hour. For ... A: Does your clock strike 13 times at 12:00? If so, this could be an involved repair. If your clock ...
1920 new haven clock	11/30/2008
Q: I just got a 1920 new haven mantel clock. Could you please tell me where I could find instructions ... A: some New Haven clocks have an adjustable pendulum. Usually there is a set screw holding the bob to ...
oiling points	11/30/2008
Q: I have a 1974 Montgomery Ward Grandfather clock I need the oiling points or do I just oil the gears? ... A: you only want to oil the points where the pivots go through the plates. Pivots are the ends of the ...
1920 new haven clock	11/30/2008
Q: I just got a 1920 new haven mantel clock. Could you please tell me where I could find instructions ... A: You wind the two large posts all the way up. Most of these clocks are 8 day so you wind it once a ...
Maitland Smith Grand father clock hourly chime	11/29/2008
Q: When I set out clock back for day light saving time, it still chimes an hour ahead despite the time ... A: It sounds like you moved the hour hand back one hour rather than moving the minute hand. When you ...
Clock chimes wrong hour.	11/29/2008
Q: I have a wall clock which chimes the wrong hour. I don't have much information on the clock. It's at ... A: Korean clocks have the hour hand set into the hour tube so that when you move the hour hand you are ...
Hermle 451-053	11/28/2008
Q: I have a Hermle 451-053. The clock keeps good time but does not chime at all. The lever on the face ... A: Make sure that the heaviest weight is on the right side of the clock as you face it. The next thing ...
Hermle 340-020 -chime issues	11/26/2008
Q: I have a Hermle 340-020.It keeps good time. The chime will not work. If I raise the silence bar ... A: Will, these movements are problematic for a number of reasons: Most of them were made with soft ...
Clock repair	11/25/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller grandfather movement that was given to me. I would like to get it working. ... A: Keith, Factory Urgos parts are hard to come by but here are your specs: Your pendulum drop is 94cm. ...
Re-chain GF clock	11/23/2008
Q: I just bought a Ridgeway grandfather clock. I don't know how old it is but the mo # is 138 the ... A: You can run the chains back up into the clock and I'll tell you how. Each chain has a chain gear ...
Cuckoo Clock	11/23/2008
Q: One of the weights on our Cuckoo Clock is no longer dropping as the clock runs? A: Each of the weights has a running function on a cuckoo clock. If the pendulum is swinging, the ...
Hermle 340-020 -chime issues	11/23/2008
Q: I have a Hermle 340-020.It keeps good time. The chime will not work. If I raise the silence bar ... A: When you raise and lower the the chime on/off on the front of the movement you are actuating the ...
Seth Thomas Sea Sprite II	11/21/2008
Q: I have a SEA SPRITE II and the battery powered unit had ceased to function. What quartz movement ... A: I am not familiar with the quartz movement that they put in that clock. There are a few things to ...
Balance of wall clock	11/19/2008
Q: I have an antique wall clock that keeps time perfectly. During a cross country move, it was in ... A: Jess, thanks for the photo. You may need to remove the hands and face to make the adjustment. The ...
Elgin Westminster Chime --Quartz	11/16/2008
Q: My brother gave me this clock 20 some years ago. I love the clock and it's chimes, but it does not ... A: Cherub, All you need to do is move the hour hand to whatever hour the clock chimes. If your clock ...
Synching SEIKO time and chimes	11/14/2008
Q: I have a battery-operated SEIKO Westminster-Whittington Quartz mantle clock. It keeps perfect time ... A: Seiko has produced a huge variety of movements with all kinds of configurations. Some are very ...
cleaning	11/13/2008
Q: I have a Pearl Grandfather clock. It ran well until the weights were pulled up too high. Now the ... A: WD 40 is not a suitable lubricant for use in clocks for two reasons: (1) It is too thin to stay ...
Kassel 31 day Table/Chiming clock	11/9/2008
Q: This clock was given to me. It looses about 1 minute per day. I have the key. How do I know how ... A: Spring wind clocks will run faster when they are freshly wound, they will be pretty steady through ...
Black Forest of Germany grandfather clock	11/6/2008
Q: It just won't work. Following are all bits of information we can find. B122/16 the "dinger" ... A: I understand the your clock is not working but I would need a lot more information if I am going to ...
Running slow	11/5/2008
Q: I Have a Ridgeway Tempus Fugit. I set the time and with in 24 hours it is about 15 minutes slow. ... A: The timekeeping adjustment for all pendulum clocks is in the pendulum length. The longer the center ...
emperor clock	11/4/2008
Q: I moved my emperor clock about 6inches the other day and looked like I broke the suspension spring. ... A: Assuming you put the parts back together correctly, your clock needs to be put into beat. Be sure ...
Elgin E48 Westminster Chime Anniversary Clock	11/4/2008
Q: My cherished clock from 1980, chimes hourly, as it should, but at 50 after the hour instead of at ... A: I'm not familiar with your specific movement. I'm guessing it's battery powered. If so; I have had ...
Hamilton 2112 quartz clock	11/4/2008
Q: This clock is about 14 yrs. old and has no pendalum or any adjustable parts other than the time set ... A: This should not have caused your chime to stop but moving the hands backwards may have damaged the ...
Clock Balance Spring Parts	11/3/2008
Q: I have a 1920's small alarm clock which has an internal lever escapement. For some reason unknown ... A: Balance springs are hard to match up because they vary greatly in thickness, length and diameter. ...
battery Elgin Chime Clock	11/3/2008
Q: Could you tell me the function of each battery on an Elgin Chime clock does? There is a C batter on ... A: I'm not familiar with your specific movement but generally the battery on the clock movement (the ...
clock accessories/repair	11/2/2008
Q: I have a little clock set into a little wooden cabinet. It is battery operated and the receptacle ... A: It sounds like you want to replace the complete clock movement, not just the battery receptacle. ...

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