General Clock Discussions A generalist area to gather and share information related to collecting, identifying and general care and feeding of your clock. ==> PLEASE POST PHOTOS WHEN ASKING QUESTIONS - We need to see what you're seeing!
Starting as a selection guide for Horolovar suspension springs, it gradually expanded into a full reference for solving operating problems and identifying clock movements. Given that the latest edition of the guide was published over 30 years ago, it is a testament to its value that it is still the go to reference for most 400 day clock repair.
A clock movement begins with a power source, something to make it go, which can be either a mainspring or a weight. The power source attaches to a gear (“ main wheel ”) which drives a series of gears (“wheels”) called a Gear Train.
You can change your clock’s settings, including the date, time, and time zone. You can set how your alarms and timers work, and add clocks for other cities.
I am trying to get my Ingraham Adrian mantel clock that I got back from the clock repairman to keep accurate time. I have been adjusting the nut on the pendulum bob. I figure I will use the F/S dial on the clock face to fine tune it. Question: if the clock is slow do I turn the dial toward the...
An alternative or supplement to setting a clock's beat by only listening to the ticks and tocks and sometimes can even produce a more accurate beat setting, is by observing supplemental arc or overswing of pendulum bob.
Just a quick question. When ordering a replacement key for a clock, do I order the size that the post measures or the next size up. i.e. If I measure a .44 is that the key I order or the next larger size?
Hi, I'm new here (and to working on clocks) so be kind :) . As an inveterate buyer of "good stuff" at flea markets I bought the attached Sessions Mantel clock about six or so years ago. It was in a bucket, the remaining case was in pieces - it cost $15 AUS, the bucket was a good one...
