11-07-2015, 01:23 AM
Doc
Im pretty sure the panel wasn't forethought but the only way to instal the movement.
Have always been interested in clocks, actually bought my milling machine with the idea of building a LARGE movement to fit the house we had in Alberta, had dreams of 3 foot gears and if memory serves a 6 meter pendulum to get something like a 5 second swing. We moved and the thought never got past the dreaming stage.
Have a turn of the century mantel clock that belonged to my great aunt. I remember it getting oiled regularly with 3 in 1 oil. Im sure your cringing at this point. Decades ago I thought I'd get it going. Removed the movement and stared at the crusty mess. I was struck with an epiphany, carburetor cleaner shouldn't hurt this, and into a gallon of Gunk brand nasty smelling solution it went. After a bit of soaking I thought I better have a look. The gleam on the trap plates (we're learning) was blinding, but the gelatinous mess around the gear train was gut wrenching. We were at the sink or swim point, out came the screw driver and within minutes I had a tray full of bits and pieces. There was an old german jeweller/watch repairer in town. He helped me out. Supplied proper oil and suggested opening up the driving springs, wiping them down and lubricating them with a thin white grease. Miraculously it went back together and actually worked, haven't wound it in years but I suspect I could get it going again.
Anyway, back to today, here's a photo of the suspension spring (still in the clock) leader removed.
![[Image: IMG_1952.jpg]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W_sRLojQNEA/Vj2Ql5ZDAXI/AAAAAAAADco/1N1wngR1kxA/s1280-Ic42/IMG_1952.jpg)
Your correct on removing the chime rods, think they have to come out to make room for the movement. Will look at it closer in the daylight but think the face might have to stay mounted and the movement pulled after the hands are removed.
Not clear what a seatboard is, I may have negated that and mounted the movement with 2 studs and nuts to a fixed horizontal bulk head that the moment sits on.
Thanks and good night.
Greg
Im pretty sure the panel wasn't forethought but the only way to instal the movement.
Have always been interested in clocks, actually bought my milling machine with the idea of building a LARGE movement to fit the house we had in Alberta, had dreams of 3 foot gears and if memory serves a 6 meter pendulum to get something like a 5 second swing. We moved and the thought never got past the dreaming stage.
Have a turn of the century mantel clock that belonged to my great aunt. I remember it getting oiled regularly with 3 in 1 oil. Im sure your cringing at this point. Decades ago I thought I'd get it going. Removed the movement and stared at the crusty mess. I was struck with an epiphany, carburetor cleaner shouldn't hurt this, and into a gallon of Gunk brand nasty smelling solution it went. After a bit of soaking I thought I better have a look. The gleam on the trap plates (we're learning) was blinding, but the gelatinous mess around the gear train was gut wrenching. We were at the sink or swim point, out came the screw driver and within minutes I had a tray full of bits and pieces. There was an old german jeweller/watch repairer in town. He helped me out. Supplied proper oil and suggested opening up the driving springs, wiping them down and lubricating them with a thin white grease. Miraculously it went back together and actually worked, haven't wound it in years but I suspect I could get it going again.
Anyway, back to today, here's a photo of the suspension spring (still in the clock) leader removed.
Your correct on removing the chime rods, think they have to come out to make room for the movement. Will look at it closer in the daylight but think the face might have to stay mounted and the movement pulled after the hands are removed.
Not clear what a seatboard is, I may have negated that and mounted the movement with 2 studs and nuts to a fixed horizontal bulk head that the moment sits on.
Thanks and good night.
Greg
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