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Mechanical Chime Sequence ReSetting Instructions
The Westminster mechanical clock does not sound like Westminster when it plays? This would require these Mechanical Chime Sequence Resetting Instructions There is a cam with humps that graduate on the top right of the front plate of the movement. There are 4 lower portions with a small hump and the next one is bigger and so on. The smallest… View Product
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Grandfather Clock Moon Gear Installation
Grandfather Clock Moon Gear Installation is as follows. The moon phase function is only run by one gear. The gear is known as a Moon Gear. It sits behind the dial on the same tube as the hour hand. It is easy to remove by loosening the set screw so it will slide off. The moon gear gets put on… View Product
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Grandfather Clock Weights Stuck
The Grandfather clock weights can get stuck in the high position if over wound. Some larger clocks have over wind protection to prevent this. The grandmother and grandfather chain drive units often do not have this feature. When winding the weights up make sure the top of the weight can be seen when done. Never go to the point where… View Product
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Mechanical Clock Movement Removal – Floor Models
Removal of a mechanical clock movement is fast and easy. The movement itself is usually only mounted with two flat head screws underneath. These two screws run up into the movements pillar posts and hold it secure to the seat board. The weights and pendulum come off before doing anything to get them out of the way. This is done… View Product
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Mechanical Clock Chains Installation
AmMechanical clock chain installation is fairly easy. It is not uncommon for the chains to sometimes fall off during shipping. If this should occur, all you have to do is loop them back over the ratchet wheels. Mechanical Clock Chains installation maybe required upon the new movements arrival. When getting the new unit, the chains may or may not be… View Product
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Mechanical Clock Movement Beat-Setting
Mechanical clock movement beat-setting means the tick and the tock sound of the clock are even. In order to run, every mechanical clock that has a pendulum needs to be put in beat. It is amazing how many clocks have not run for 10 years or more just because this is not known. Often, clocks in tag sales, auctions, and… View Product
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Grandfather Clock Moon-Dial Installation
A Grandfather clock moon-dial installation explanation is in this section. Thus, this is written for a new movement installation in mind. However can use it for any post WW2 German mechanical unit with issues in relation to the front of the movement. Install the moon gear onto the new movement prior to the clock moon-dial installation. It mounts with a… View Product