Clock Cleaning Kit-Weight Driven Description
Our Clock Cleaning and Oiling Kit-Weight Driven offers the basic items to clean a clock movement without disassembly. Although cleaning without disassembly is not as effective as breaking down the movement, but it is sufficient in many situations. Not everyone is ready to break down their clock movement and put it back together. This kit is for the person who would like to do a simple clock cleaning without having to learn an intense amount of clock repair information or Horology. Ultimately the goal to cleaning a clock movement is to remove the old oil and put new oil in its place.The reason being that the old oil solidifies and becomes an abrasive rather than a lubricant. Oil that solidifies creates wear to the movements outer plates and eventually causes too much friction for the clock to run.
Includes:
Clock Repair E-Book
Downloadable Ebook that includes the following topics:
The success of this E-Book is from the simplicity in the answers and the ease of use. This will make it very easy for the clock owner to solve simple problems that may arise when there is an issue with the clock.
The topics you see below are the actual topics that are on the cover page of the E-Book. Please review them and see if this E-Book will help you. You will find this very helpful in solving many different clock repair issues and questions on cleaning and oiling a movement.
Weight Driven
- Introduction
- Putting it "In Beat"
- Ticks ok but stops
- No tick tock sound
- Quarter chime is off
- Cleaning - Assembled
- Cleaning - Disassembled
- Reassembling the works
- Repair methods
- Replacing with a new movement
Spring Driven
- Introduction
- Putting it "In Beat"
- Ticks ok but stops
- No tick tock sound
- Working with mainsprings
- Chiming the wrong time
- Setting quarter chimes
- Cleaning - Assembled
- Cleaning - Disassembled
- Reassembling the works
- Repair methods
- Replacing with a new movement
Anniversary Clocks
- Introduction
- Setting up the clock
- Changing Suspensions
- Putting it "In Beat"
- Cleaning the Movement
- Reassembling the works
Cuckoo Clocks
- Introduction
- Parts Check
- Checking for Wear
- Replacing Bellows
- Replacing Bellow Cloth
- Putting it "In Beat"
- Not Cuckooing at the Right Time
- Cuckooing the Wrong Amount
- Movement Removal and Installation
- New Cuckoo Set-Up
- Changing the Hands
- Cleaning the Movement
Also Includes:
Clock Cleaning Solution
Clock Cleaning Kit includes One pint of clock cleaning solution concentrate with ammonia that you can use to clean movements by hand, as well as an ultrasonic cleaning machine. Just mix 1 part of this solution to 6 parts of water to clean old clock oil from the movement.The E-book that comes with this kit has instructions on how to clean the clock movement in the best and safest way, so refer to it before starting the cleaning process.
Brass Bristle Brush
Beautiful brass bristle brush which brings bright beauty to big bulky brass plates. This is to be used on stubborn spots of grime, to be used with cleaning solution.
Vision Visor
Clock Cleaning Kit includes This magnifier can be worn over glasses. This fits over the head and will be the most convenient magnification for inspecting important components of the clock movement and parts. This quality tool is made here in USA and is a must for this type of work. This flips up over the head when there is an interruption in your work and has 2 1/2 magnification power.
Oiler with Oil
The oiler is full of oil and are the size of a fat pen. Apply a small amount of oil to anything that has friction after cleaning off the old oil. This is enough clock oil to do many clock movements.
Clock Gear / Hand Puller
Use this tool to pull gears or hands off of clocks in a straight and safe fashion. With 400 day clocks in particular, the hour hand sometimes is difficult to get off. Doing it by hand could increase the hour hand holes diameter and the hand will not fit back on correctly because it would be touching the dial. Using this simple tool prevents this from happening.
Clock Level
Use the level to be sure the clock stays in beat from one place to another. Learn to set the clock in beat by the directions in the E-book, making sure the clock is level when it is being done. Then keep a level with the clock and where ever the clock goes, as long as it's level, it will be in beat.By being in beat, it means to have an even tick-tock-tick-tock rather than ticktock---ticktock---ticktock. Often many repairs ONLY need to be set in beat to work - however we usually suggest a cleaning anyhow.
Mainspring Let Down
The let down releases the power in a wound up mainspring. Key goes into the chuck and the chuck goes into the handle, this way the power of the spring can be let down with ease. It does the same job as the let down with all the chucks.If someone were to take a spring driven clock apart without letting down the mainsprings, bad things may happen. The movement would get ruined and possible hand injury. You must select "spring driven kit" below in order to add the let down tool to the kit.
Hello. I have a pearl grandfather clock. Back plate # 451-050h. 114 cm.
I’m missing the nut that holds the hands. Where can I find one.
do you sell this part? Thank you for your time and helping me with this.
Sincerely George.
See this link
https://www.clockworks.com/product/german-clock-hand-nuts
James Stoudenmire
40yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
G’day,
I have a Seth Thomas mantel clock with movement # 125. The chime part winds and functions, but the time part does not work. The spring winds, but the balance wheel will not move on its own. I can move the wheel, but it re-centers and stops. The escapement does move when I rotate the balance wheel back and forth. Hair spring is intact and staked where it should be. I’ve worked on several older clocks with good success, but this is my first with a floating balance wheel. Parts or a used replacement 125 movement seems unlikely or impossible to find. It may not be worth it to fix the movement vs finding a more readily available used 120 or alternative movement. Your thoughts please? I am able to disassemble/re-assemble this movement. Thanx for your help.
Matt
No longer made, restoration only, could be 1k to do it right. Sending in?
James Stoudenmire
40yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a Howard Miller with a Hermle 451-050H movement (by your guide 1995?) and 94mm pendulum. This seems odd to me as the clock has a brass plate saying it was registered to a the original owner in 1989. The timekeeping is excellent. The chime and the gong are not working. After moving the clock, I noticed the chime had tripped and started but not finished. Therefore, I’m betting it just needs cleaned. I want to do my own clock repair and am interested in total disassembly of the movement. Is the “Clock Cleaning and Oiling Kit” with the included e-book sufficient to get me through the entire process? Will I need additional parts?
Do not want to clean that one, want to replace it instead. These are 30 year units at best. Chimes have the heaviest weight, thus things go south more quick.
Please order the 451-050 94cm in high bridge from this link
https://www.clockworks.com/product/new-451-050-clock-movement-by-hermle
James Stoudenmire
40yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a 60th Anniversary Edition Howard Miller Grandfather clock. For some reason, the “Fly” does not move at all. Should it not be moving all the time? In addition, the Hour Hand drops straight down and won’t stay on the shaft. The second hand dial, every time the hand is straight down, it stops. If I move the shaft, it works again. Any advice would be appreciated.
Fly only moves when the clock chimes or strikes. The fly is only so it does not chime or strike 100 miles an hour like rapid fire.
Hour hand is friction fit, the more back it is the tighter as it is a tapered post it goes on.
The hour hand tube is moving with the hour hand to the south, the issue is behind the dial. Remove the hands and dial and look for a missing C clip, you will understand when you see
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a Franz Hermle clock movement, the model is a 1051-030SK with a 66 cm pendulum the manufacture date is indicated as an “I” the movement has a second hand and an eight hammer chime. What would be the replacement movement? I am in Canada and with the money exchange and shipping I feel it would be better to get a new works then have the works overhauled.
Does yours have a calendar days of the month on the dial?
Does it have a second hand sweep?
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Have hermle 1050-20 not chiming right what to do ?
Please describe how it is not chiming right
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a King Arthur Clock with the Hermil 1151 Movement. Clock purchased in 1983. The chimes have not operated in years. After reading a couple articles I spent the past couple days cleaning and oiling. I have the chimes working not with one small problem. It does not play all the tones. In Westminster at the quarter hour it only plays the first three tones. The hammer on the forth does not strike the chime. Half hour, it plays four tones – the fourth one from the quarter hour and the first three. When I touch the wheel, it immediately releases the arm. It is the same for St. Michael and Whittington. Sure it is only a minor adjustment, but…. Any help would be appreciated.
These are 30 year units at absolute best and then it is time to replace it.
The chime side where the issue is would wear faster than the strike or time, because it does the most work and has the heaviest weight.
To chase it with endless adjustments or paying 3 time the amount of a new one to get it serviced makes no sense and takes months to get back.
Please order the 1151 unit from this link
https://www.clockworks.com/clock-movement/hermle-clock-movement-1151.html
You will need the rest of the numbers off of the back plate of the clock movement itself to narrow the options down.
Install is easy, comes with instructions and support if needed.
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have acquired 1787 US Constitution 1987 bicentennial edition. Information on clock is Mayfair 87
movement Franz Hermie 351-030. It is missing one of weights and chain also the other weights are empty.
Can you advise what the proper weight is for each weight and can you supply a weight and chain for this model.
Thanks in advance. Bill Williams email bwcrose @yahoo.com
There is an error here as the 351 series is spring driven and takes no weights.
Please recheck those numbers
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Thanks for prompt reply and checked number and can confirm number is 351-030A dimension 94cm.
looking at base there are 3 chain drums and unit has 5 striking arms. If helpful can forward photo. Again appreciate your advice.
The 351-030 has nothing to do with chains. If you have some chains, they do not go with that movement.
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a 1982 Ridgeway grandfather clock and need a bottom nut for the right weigh does anyone know what mm size the nut is? Its a recessed female nut
It will be either M4 or M5
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a Kensinger chain weight drive that chimes only once at 12:00 and chimes correct at the rest of the times. Thanks. Roy
Please see this article on setting the strike count
https://www.clockworks.com/posts/grandfather-clock-strike-quantity-correction
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Thank You!
I need the small brass screws the hold the faceplate dial of clock to the frame that hides the movements do you sale assorted size in brass
We offer these machine screws but really its still a long shot, it is not an easy request
https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-machine-style-screws
Maybe best just to use tapered pins instead
https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-repair-tapered-pins
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a weight driven grandfather clock made from a Emperor Clock kit with German movement. Does using the cleaning solution require taking apart the movement or I can use Qtip or lint-less tissue? There are some old oil in the gears and axles, would the solution remove them? How long do I need to leave the solution there before wiping it clean and re-oil?
See these links for information on the subject
https://www.clockworks.com/clock-repair/clock-repair-help.html
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Howard Miller 3 whine up weights. Center one is hard to whine
We need the movement numbers =
What is the movement number off of the back plate of the movement itself? This information would be directly off of the back plate of the clockworks itself stamped into the brass. Please see the attached picture as a reference.
(This information will not be on any of the paperwork that may have come with the clock, nor will it be on the wood case. This number will only be on the brass back plate of the movement itself only.)
This is because the manufacturer that made your clock case used many different movements for the same clock case.
https://www.clockworks.com/clock-movement.html
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I bought the clock cleaning kit, the web site says mix 6 parts water to 1 part solution, However on the bottle of the solution it says 9 parts water to 1 part solution. Which one is correct.
Either one is fine, it is not this particular
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Best quality clock cleaning kit on market
Wow, thanks for the review
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com