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    Mechanical clock-kit movement options

    The following are the various options for Mechanical clock-kit movements to utilize in building a clock. We offer complete kits at Clockworks, however we can't include them all as it would be overwhelming. It may be possible to alter any aspect in the clock kits that are available. Please call to let us help with kit modifications or for general... View Product

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    Building an American antique clock

    Between 1900 and 1945 the Americans made many clock movements with the same theme in common. The most common USA clock movements made during this era were the time and strike 8 day units. Movements for this popular style are no longer made in the USA. India was able to come up with a replica movement. Once on the market... View Product

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    Quartz clock movement measuring

    Please select the post length when ordering a new quartz clock movement. Of course, when doing quartz clock movement measuring, remember the post will need to be able to go through the thickness of the dial face. Also remember that the dial may or may not have a wood backing to it. With a wood backing the clock dial or... View Product

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    Cuckoo Strike Quantity Issues

    Issues with the strike quantity on a cuckoo clock is a common ailment upon setting up a new movement. The clock will strike 12 o’clock and then 12 again at 1 o’clock or something like this. This has to do with the mechanical components behind the clock dial. Remove the hands and dial to get to that section of the... View Product

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    Gong-Strike Wall Clock Kit Instructions

    Gong-Strike Wall Clock Kit Instructions begins with the gong installation. The coil gong mounts in the back of the clock case first before the movement. The strike hammer is on the back of the movement. It adjusts with the wire that the hammer head is on. The hammer on the movement gets its final adjustment by bending the wire the... View Product

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    Removing a Mechanical Clock Movement

    This is a basic guideline for removing a mechanical clock movement. This is not for every clock, but most grand mother and grand father clocks produced after WW2. There are numerous clock makers and each have their own style. Anyone could have built the clock and mounted it in their own way. They all have the same basic steps for... View Product

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    New Jauch clock movement conversion requirements

    A new Jauch clock movement conversion is the best thing to do if it is possible. The new unit from Clockworks would be a fraction of the cost of a cleaning on the old. There is no way even the best repair job can be better than a new one. Although the conversion will provide a movement made by someone... View Product

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    Hands For Mechanical Clocks

    For many dial diameters. These fit most German mechanical clock movements. The minute hand has a 2.2mm square mounting hole, the hour hand has a 4.5mm round hole. For Hermle mechanical movements as well as Urgos. 5" Dial diameter only. These fit most German mechanical clock movements. The minute hand has a 2.2mm square mounting hole, the hour hand has... View Product

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    Clock kit before building the clock case

    It is important to order the clock kit before building the clock case. It's possible the kit will not fit if the case is built before getting the mechanical clock kit. Although it may seem counterintuitive, it is more common than you might think. To put a lot of effort into building a luxury case only to realize that the... View Product

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    132-071 clock movement installation

    132-071 Clock Movement Installation instructions for a new 132-071 bought from Clockworks. Remove the minute hand by taking off the hand nut. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to gently turn the nut to the left. Once it is loose, will be able to remove it with fingers. Once the hand nut is off, the minute hand will easily... View Product

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    Timing clock movement 132-071 ships bell unit by…

    The 132-071 has a platform escapement. This means is it has a balance wheel rather than a pendulum. When adjusting the timing lever it pushes or pulls the hairspring on the balance wheel. This manipulates the speed of the balance wheel oscillations and therefore the speed of the time. It is done with the lever that sticks out of the... View Product

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    Urgos UW6/ series clock movement

    Urgos UW6/ series clock movement had a mass production in the 1950's through the 1970's. It was a popular unit for shelf clocks and wall clock applications because it was compact and ran a short pendulum. The spring driven Westminster movement runs for eight days on a single wind up. It chimes either Westminster only or three songs with triple... View Product

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