Hardware for Clocks
Mechanical Clock Movement Identification - Rather then repairing it sometimes just makes more sense to replace. Save time and money on repairs.
Subsequently, it is not uncommon to need a part custom made. If that's the case, we may be able to help. Please email pictures of the movement to us here at Clockworks.
Mechanical clock hand nuts
One of the most common parts a Mechanical clock needs is the hand nut. As we said before, the older the clock the harder things are to find. So, the hand nuts Clockworks offer are for movements made after the 1930's.
Prior to 1930 clock hand nuts
There were not many standards on what the hand nut size should be on the early clocks. However, prior to around 1930 there is no telling what will work. In other words, it is literally trial and error. There was no standard hand nut size.
Subsequently, any hand nut we offer, may, or may not, work. This includes cuckoo hand nuts, American clock hand nuts, or German hand nuts. However, with even all of these assortments, there is a chance none of them will work on the clock.
Post 1930 clock hand nuts
Generally speaking, what we have to offer in the three types of clock hand nuts will cover most of the post 1930 Mechanical clocks.
The cuckoo hand nuts fit about 80% of the post war German made cuckoo clocks.
So, the American clock hand nuts fit many of the mechanical time strikes that were so popular. German hand nuts fit most post war German made mechanical clocks, with the exception being a few large grandfather clocks.
Clocks that do not take a hand nut
However, not all clocks require a hand nut. Some antique mechanical clocks require a clock hand washer and a tapered pin instead. These secure the minute hand as an alternative to the hand nut.
The washer may have a small square hole, or large, oblong or round hole. Clockworks offers an assortment of 100 clock hand washers that includes all the styles above. Use a taper pin to secure the hand with the washer on top of it.
Insert the taper pin into the hole in the end of the minute hand arbor to secure the washer and minute hand to the clock. A taper pin is a small brass or steel rod that is wide on one end and skinny on the other. Clockworks offers them in an assortment of 100 to ensure the right one is there.
Clicks and click springs
Mechanical clocks with a ratchet wheel use clicks. This can mean a spring driven clock or a weight driven clock.
Clicks keep it wound in only one direction. Both have a ratcheting function as in a wheel being able to turn one way only. It spins one way and makes a clicking sound when this is done. That clicking sound is the click. This is the small part that makes the wheel turn in only one direction.
The click is held in the down position with some pressure from what is known as a click spring.
Clicks on spring driven movements
Often when a mainspring breaks the click will loosen considerably from the shock.
Replace or tighten the loose click to ensure it will not let go when winding the clock with the key.
It is not uncommon to think the mainspring broke when really the click eventually came loose and let the mainspring slip. Once the click on the ratchet slips the mainspring lets loose and momentum of it unwinding is unstoppable.
Clicks on weight driven movements
In general, this is a harder style to replace and not really available on the market. If you need these for a weight driven ratchet wheel it is best to replace the entire wheel. Replacing the entire wheel will include the ratchet wheel, the arbor it is on and also the gear.
It will have the click and spring on it all as one unit. This maybe the ratchet wheel on a chain driven clock or a cable drum for a cable driven clock. In both situations it is best to replace the entire component with the click and spring together. That way is it complete and done the best and quickest way.
Notes on Mechanical Clock Parts
Here are some various mechanical clock parts to help with clock repair. This clock parts page is basically the mix hardware that is sometimes needed. For parts to a pendulum please see This Page instead.
For clock hands, see the clock hands page. The most popular items on this clock parts page would be the German hand nuts and the taper pins. If you order glass be sure to get the correct size as these are returned and swapped often.
Mechanical Clock Parts
We have far more Mechanical Clock Parts then what is displayed here, please use the search bar up top of the page for more. Offering a full line of Hermle clock parts and components as well.
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Mechanical Clock Suspension SpringThis is the most common suspension spring in use by far. Suspension A1 is for mantle clocks whereas A2 is for wall and grandmother units. The suspension A3 is for larger floor clocks such as a grandfather clock.
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Mechanical Clock Pendulum SuspensionSuspension springs are the most commonly needed part for a pendulum on a mechanical clock. It is called a suspension because it suspends the pendulum and hanger aka leader in the air.
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Anniversary Clock Suspension SpringsSingle Strength suspension springs in a three pack. These are the springs only with no fork or blocks.
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Clock Weight Top Hook KitBrass top Clock Weight Hook Kit for modern German clock movements such as Hermle / Urgos / Kieninger. The top hooks are made with external threads or internal threads and also M4 threads or M5 threads.
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German Clock Hand NutsGerman clock hand nuts for post 1950 clock movements. Fits Hermle, Kieninger, Urgos, Jauch and more. However these hand nuts will not work on a cuckoo clock. Therefore, Cuckoo clock hand nuts are available on the cuckoo parts page.
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Round Convex Clock GlassRound convex clock glass gets measured from one side to the other, the overall width. When working with a clock bezel it is important to order the right sized clock glass. If the glass is too narrow it will fall out the front of the bezel.
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Urgos Clock Pendulum SuspensionSuspension springs for some styles of Urgos floor clock movements. The square grandmother clock size movement may take the smaller size spring. Whereas, the rectangle grandfather movements take the larger size. However, these are not the only styles for Urgos movements.
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Clock Parts Chime HammerThe chime hammers are the clock parts that strike the chime rods. These hammers come in three sizes which are the approximate length of the hammer from the tip to the screw and are available in nylon or leather. Also available are just the tips themselves in nylon.
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Pendulum Suspension Spring RodsFrequently needed pendulum suspension spring rods in 17 inch lengths. These suspension rods are cut, bent, and modified as needed for the pendulum to hang onto the clock. They replace the pendulum suspension rods that have worn out and has the spring steel broken.
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Clock Chain End HooksHook and ring set for chain driven floor clock models. The chain link only consists of a bent wire that loops around to itself. Only needs two needle nose pliers to open the connecting point on the link and install these pieces.
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Cuckoo Chain Hook SetInstallation of the cuckoo chain hook and ring set is easy. Each link on the chain is only a wire folded into a unsoldered loop only. With two needle nose pliers a simple twist is all that is is needed to open the link.
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Clock Dial Key GrommetsThree winding hole key grommets 3pk to be used on a clock dial with a 3/8 wide hole. They are to be installed on the dial after drilling out the winding arbor holes.
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Grandfather Grandmother Clock ChainGrandfather grandmother clock chain by movement maker or links per foot LPF. Count the links on the old chain so it matches the LPF on the drop down menu.
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Clock Repair Tapered PinsUsed in clock repair these tapered pins come in an assortment of 100 sizes and diameters. These Clock Parts have many uses in clock repair. For example, they attach some dials, movement plates, suspensions and sometimes hands on the clock.
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Clock Hand Washer Assortment100 Assorted mixed clock hand washers used on antique wall and mantle clocks. These go on top the minute hand on some clocks to maintain tension so the hand does not move around.
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Cuckoo Clock Hand Nuts6 nuts and 6 washers to fit the hand shaft of a post 1950 cuckoo clock. This nut is screwed onto the end of the hand shaft to keep the minute hand in place.
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