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hi,i am an amateur clock repairer/hobbiest and the problem i have is sourcing parts.i am currently trying to find a balance for a carriage clock as the pivot is broken on the old one.it is a type i have not seen befor in that the platform does not have a pallet so the balance drops straight into the escape wheel.can you tell me where to find a supplier please
regards
tony

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all suppliers are listed here:
ftp://ftp.webcom.com/pub/z4murray/main/matclock.mcc

not familiar with the type of part you need as you describe it.

other resouce:
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~atmosman/earthftp.html



Tony you might also find this helpful:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clocksgroup/

lots of good stuff and questions get anwswered---Ken

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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