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I want to provide you with interesting, entertaining and educational content on how to repair clocks. I am happy to take requests and questions and will address them. I do not claim to know all there is to know about clocks or necessarily have the best techniques.
I consider myself a student and I learn new things everyday. It is my belief that through the art of teaching I may come to master the subject.
Clock Repair,Horology,Horologist,Clock Restoration,Antique Clocks,,Lathe,Workshop
I consider myself a student and I learn new things everyday. It is my belief that through the art of teaching I may come to master the subject.
Clock Repair,Horology,Horologist,Clock Restoration,Antique Clocks,,Lathe,Workshop
Cuckoo Clock Repair for Cindy
In this video Chris repairs a cuckoo with a music box for Cindy.
This clock was a request sent to me from Jerry in Thompsonville, Illinois.
Chris goes through the entire repair process including:
Disassembly
Polishing pivots
Bushing procedure
Putting the clock in time
Repair of music box
Enjoy the video!
This clock was a request sent to me from Jerry in Thompsonville, Illinois.
Chris goes through the entire repair process including:
Disassembly
Polishing pivots
Bushing procedure
Putting the clock in time
Repair of music box
Enjoy the video!
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Видео
Herschede Grandfather Clock Assembly
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
In This video, Chris shows you how to assemble a Herschede grandfather clock movement, and specifically how to install the chime and strike trains so that they are in time and working properly. This is a detailed video design for the beginner Clock Repairman, but it’s also applicable to a professional. This Video is for Angela.
Clock Repair - Strip Pallet Escapement Repair
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
In this video, Chris shows you when and how to repair a worn saddle for a strip pallet recoil escapement. Thank you to Bob Little, CC, CW of Ohio for his Technical Support. Referenced article is July 2014 edition of Horological Times.
Clock Repair - How to Install Winding Stops for Hermle Grandfather Clock
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
In this video, Chris Shows you how to install the Stopworks or winding stops on your Hermle 1161 Grandfather clock movement.
Clock Repair - How to Polish Grandfather Clock Weights
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
In this video Chris shows you a technique for polishing grandfather clock weight shells and components. He also polishes the hardware and pendulum bob. These are weights for a 5-tubular Bell Winterhalder and Hofmeier Clock.
Re-pivoting a French Clock Wheel
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
In this video, Chris demonstrates a technique for replacing a broken pivot on a hardened French Clock Lifting Wheel. Chris uses a technique of drilling the new hole by hand with a double-ended pin vise in his Sherline Lathe.
Clock Barrel Repair - Turning in a Box (old school trick)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
If you have a non concentric clock barrel, it is either "out of round" or "out of flat". Both situations cause problems for your clock to function properly. In this video, I show you how to resolve both issues by turning the barrel "in a box". I use a piece of round plywood and fit it into the lathe. Then I cut a fit for the barrel to be pressed into it. Now when I true up the hole with my bori...
Cuckoo Clock Lullaby
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Do you want to know how to get your baby to sleep at night? I know I do! If you want a cute song to sing to your baby to help them fall asleep, this one works great. It can be sung at many different tempos and the words can be varied. Cuckoo clocks were originally designed for Baby Rooms! So this is the perfect cuckoo clock lullaby for your baby. I sing this lullaby to my daughter at night and ...
Clock Repair - How to Center a Worn Pivot Hole by Hand #clockrepair #centerawornpivothole
Просмотров 56 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I show you how to center a worn pivot hole by hand using a reamer. This is one of the most crucial clock repair skills for good bushing work and it’s essential for any good Clock Repair. This is one of many clock repair videos I have created for clock repair basics. This is clock repair for beginners. This is vital to know how to bush a clock and this tutorial provides very clear ...
Cuckoo Clock Setup - How to Video
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
Hi! In this video I show you how to setup a cuckoo clock and put it in beat. This is for my customers.
Cuckoo Clock Dial Number - making a new one look old
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 года назад
Chris shows you how to make a new cuckoo clock dial number look old in a quick and easy way.
How to adjust your clock hands so it strikes on time.
Просмотров 51 тыс.2 года назад
In this video Chris shows you how to adjust your hands if it strikes a few minutes too early or a few minutes to lay on your clock. This will work for any rack and snail movement but may not work for an antique countwheel.
Quail Cuckoo Clock Repair Part 2 of 2
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 года назад
Chris shows you how to repair a Quail Cuckoo Clock from start to finish. This video is part 2 of 2 parts. This part shows the installation of the bird side and quail side levers , installation of the count wheels and installing the bird perches. Then I show you how to repair a bellows top and install the chains and finally test the movement. I have a problem with the movement when testing and I...
Quail Cuckoo Clock Repair Part 1 of 2
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Chris shows you how to repair a Quail Cuckoo Clock from start to finish. Learn how to disassemble, bush and assemble. Learn how to put the wheels in time. This video is part 1 of 2 parts. The first part starts with study of the motion works, followed by disassembly, bushing and then ending with putting the movement gear trains in time. Here is a timeline of the chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:5...
Replace Grandfather Clock Dial Numbers - The Easy Way @Chrisclockrepair
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.3 года назад
Replace Grandfather Clock Dial Numbers - The Easy Way @Chrisclockrepair
Cuckoo Clock Repair - How the Cuckoo Music Box works and how to adjust in detail
Просмотров 45 тыс.3 года назад
Cuckoo Clock Repair - How the Cuckoo Music Box works and how to adjust in detail
How to remove retainer clips on winding stops the SUPER FAST and EASY way - clock repair
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.3 года назад
How to remove retainer clips on winding stops the SUPER FAST and EASY way - clock repair
How to install rack and snail to chime and strike for Hermle Triple Chime
Просмотров 71 тыс.3 года назад
How to install rack and snail to chime and strike for Hermle Triple Chime
How to repair a worn clock barrel or cap.
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
How to repair a worn clock barrel or cap.
How to put a clock movement back together - clock repair basics
Просмотров 73 тыс.3 года назад
How to put a clock movement back together - clock repair basics
Clock weight won’t wind? How to replace a broken click spring.
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 года назад
Clock weight won’t wind? How to replace a broken click spring.
Emorden Furniture George Nelson Battery Clock Repair
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.4 года назад
Emorden Furniture George Nelson Battery Clock Repair
Seth Thomas Electric Strike Clock Repair
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.4 года назад
Seth Thomas Electric Strike Clock Repair
How to improve Clock Repair Efficiency - assembly line 1
Просмотров 8284 года назад
How to improve Clock Repair Efficiency - assembly line 1
Lathe Adventure! Making a hexagonal wrench
Просмотров 8484 года назад
Lathe Adventure! Making a hexagonal wrench
Quick trick for worn arbor pivot hole on hour half hour strike
Просмотров 13 тыс.4 года назад
Quick trick for worn arbor pivot hole on hour half hour strike
How to adjust the strike on Westminster Chime
Просмотров 107 тыс.4 года назад
How to adjust the strike on Westminster Chime
How to bush a worn pivot hole - clock repair basics
Просмотров 29 тыс.4 года назад
How to bush a worn pivot hole - clock repair basics
How will I know the drill tip has found the true center of the original hole in the plate? And that I'm not off to one side? Thanks in advance.
On the hour chime when I put the weight on it strikes continuously is it a problem with the spring or is it with the cam tia
ThanX! good info and I need it!
Outstanding video! A friend asked me to see if I could repair his clock (Regula 34 movement). With your detailed video, I was able to diagnostic issue as a missing warning pin. Now the fun begins!
Many thanks for this. I was wondering whether to pay to have my clock ‘repaired’, now I won’t have to.
Thanks, your video was helpful for me to determine the proper bends and placements in wires (some missing) on a similar clock I'm working on -- only difference is mine has the additional moving waterwheel on the side. A suggestion (probably too late!) is to adjust the wire for the wood-chopper motion so the axe actually touches the "wood" which visually matches the thudding sound more accurately. Have been getting two other cuckoo clocks ready for a client to give to his family for Christmas gifts this week, so the arduous cleaning process has been top of mind for me. Am sure it's not the first time you've heard this, but may I suggest investing in an ultrasonic cleaner -- you can often find good used ones for fairly cheap -- which makes the cleaning process MUCH easier and more thorough. I've never regretted buying the two I now own, although I did get them at very reasonable cost. No more than 5-6 minutes with ultrasonic, though, as it can start pitting brass and even punch holes in thin metal! Also, for cleaning solution I use household Sudsy Ammonia (which I dilute 1:4 with warm distilled water) and an added drop or two of grease-dissolving dish washing liquid for especially grimy movements. This solution is way cheaper than the commercial clock-cleaning stuff, and seems to work just as well. Plus you can easily get it in a pinch at most any grocery store. It was recommended to me by my experienced clock repair tutor and mentor. Just resist buying very large quantities of it when it goes on sale or you may be suspected of using it for nefarious (explosive) purposes... don't ask me how I know! Same solution can be used on all the plastic components of a cuckoo clock. Two to three minutes via ultrasonic, without any effort or tedious scrubbing with Q-tips, will magically lift the grime right off and get things looking brand new. I was curious to see the condition of your cuckoo bird before-and-after... and it still looked dirty to me! My birds were even dirtier than yours (with a greasy yellow coating) yet came out cleaner -- especially in areas a Q-tip can't reach like the pivot holes, internal cavities and small beak. One of them even turned out to be a light robin's egg blue colour which was an unexpected pleasant surprise! Anyway, I enjoy your videos and appreciate your contributions of experience and knowledge to the clock maker's community, which unfortunately is dwindling by the year as the old guys continue to pass away or give up the skills for health reasons. I feel very fortunate to have met an old-timer watchmaker locally where I live, willing to pass along his knowledge to me!
hi from Canada! I'm putting together a little enfield...thanks for the video. I have a garage full of car, house, motorcycle stuff what substitute oil can i use on the pivots?
I was waiting for you to center punch it near the wear area or pull a fine wire through the wear spot and bend over on both sides. Or as the guy below suggests, put plastic packaging in the wear spot. Thanks for your suggestion, I may need it. My only concern is how well your repair will retain oil.
One thing that can mess a person up is thinking that the lever arm going into the hole is what stops the music. It is not. The hole is more like a measuring point, indicating where the music should stop. It allows the entire lever piece to pivot, allowing the little arm with the rubber tube on it to engage the fly at the right time, stopping it and stopping the music.
Very ingenious, thank you so much for the tip !!
Im afraid my Herchede needs this done. The clock shop said could be 1200.00 for the repair. More than it originally cost Im sure.
Just stated this video . I’ll be interested to see if choice of bushings is addressed. Ok I watch and I must say you did a good job with very clear explanations.
I’m hoping you can help. I have been gifted a HL Hubbell grandfather clock. The piece that winds the main weight is broken. Looks like it snapped. Is that possible to repair?
Thank you Chris for providing this video! A picture is worth a thousand words but a video is worth a thousand pics! I was able to adjust my inherited Ridgeway grandfather clock’s chime as it was chiming one minute late. Now it’s chiming right on time. You rock!!
Nice, clear procedure sequence. The chime explanation for that stray hammer is exactly what I needed, and not intimidating at all. Thanks.
Nice...
I want to repair hermale clock barrel 3 teeth gone. Is there any possible to repair that barrel ? Plz inform...
Great informative video! I’ve watched what seems like dozens of these with the hope of being able to get my old cuckoo back up and running again and your video is the best. Loved being able to see the process of new bushings getting installed. I had mine apart to re-oil but didn’t have to courage to completely disassemble the movement to clean properly like you did. I think if I video the process I’d be able to at least go back and review if I get confused on something. I got mine to the point where it’ll continue to run only if I add another 10oz weight to the time chain weight ….lol….I’m sure that will ultimately create additional wear and tear. I suspect it’s just dirty yet though it was professionally cleaned and oiled 30 years ago….it ran just fine for many years afterwards. Thanks again for the informative video.
Your bracelet band😂😂😂
Replaced the movement in my grandfather clock and the chime was off. Thank you!
Hey Chris, Jeff here with The Clock and Watch Store here in Michigan, just wanted to say thank you! I normally stay in my lane with antique movements and the new stuff has always been a little bit of the unknown. The Hermle service manual is good for some but nothing works better for me than a "hands on visual tutorial" and setting up the 451 series movement was a breeze after seeing what happens to the hammers when a movement is properly aligned!
@@JeffBurnham-g6i awesome! Great to hear
There is no way I am taking it apart! My middle weight gets stuck, and the clock stops. It's only three years old. It's a Howard Miller my husband got for me for Christmas. I guess calling a clock repairman is better for me. I can't even imagine doing this. Thanks so much, but I'll have to pass. Good luck to the rest of you!!
Perfect.. have a mantle clock and the few minutes out was driving me mad.. will try! Many thanks, Chris
Awesome job Chris. I wish I saw this before I messed up the first number, but I still have a few to put back so thank you.
Saved my butt setting up a Janch pl-78..... Thanks
Hi Chris, I have a Verichron wind up wall clock that is about 35-40 years old. It chimes the wrong amount at each hour. I tried moving the hour hand to the proper time but the next hour it may be anything. sometimes it chimes 4 and the next hour it may chime 7 times. HELP! and thanks.
Presentation is nice. How can I get the set in India and what will be the price?
How might i adjust this so the music only plays hourly, when its currently playing (incorrectly) every 30 minutes?
Great video Chris! I have an 8day clock that all of a sudden started playing at the half hour. Can you please tell me how to fix it? I watched the music adjustment video which was quite informative! However, I need a bit more information to stop the half hour music from playing. Thanks! Rita
Excelente explicación estoy fascinado con ese tornito tengo uno casero de joyería pero quisiera un tornito sherline y hacer ese tipo de trabajo de relojería
Thanks!
OK??? It's around the post, though. How do you take the main wheel and spring out for cleaning and negotiate the post???
How to set my clock one hour back
Thank you so very much for making this video. RUclips has hundreds of videos on lawn mowers and plumbing, but there are far fewer experts in mechanical clock repair (and even fewer willing to share their knowledge. I’ve had an 8 day Cuckoo in my pediatric dental office that I bought fifteen years ago. The little patients love it! Recently it began to stop and I assumed it was a staff member walking into the pendulum (which happens on occasion), but when I was the last one out on Saturday, and it was stopped Monday morning I knew it was something else. I made a tabletop jig so it could run from my home tabletop, and spent the last two hours frustrated. It did seem to be stopping close to the hour, actually just before. Not every hour, just some. After watching your video, and playing around with the music box, I realized it was far too difficult to actuate, because the pin was kind of stuck in the drop hole. This difficulty in actuating was most likely causing the clock to stop. I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why out of nowhere my music box would need to be repaired. I was ready to remove the music box portion from the clock and start making adjustments as shown in your video before bringing it to a pro. It was my “Hail Mary”, cause I love the challenge of repair, and had to give it a shot! Then on the fourth time through your video, it hit me…… That little plastic tube……I wonder if it was worn. Sure enough after breaking out magnifiers, I realized the end was worn down. I got out some tweezers and pulled it out about 1/8 of an inch. Now the song didn’t complete playing. Wow. Didn’t know that plastic tube had such an affect. So if you’re still reading, I pushed and pulled on that little tube, extending it about 1mm past where it was. Now the actuating lever on the music box depressed very easily, as the pin was now centered in the drop hole. I’m in the process of letting it run for a few hours, but it’s basically fixed- and completely thanks to you. So thank you so very much again for sharing your knowledge. It is because of your willingness to share that I was able to repair the clock myself so thank you so much again!
Thank you for all that. My clock is working now perfect 😊
Perfect
hi Chris. I think the bellows arm gets stuck. the one on the left looking at it from the rear. when it's time to chime it stays stationary. when I touch it with my screw driver it works as it should. it's not touching the other arm, just not working like it should.
Nice! The holder plate first and the soldering are great extra information.
Extraordinario. Me gustaría escucharlo en español. Muchísimas gracias
Hi again and thank you. I put a question on another video that your posted about a cracked plastic gear. This answers it. The question now remains if i can get a replacement gear or need a new complete music box...Please reply on this or the other question that i posted...Thank you.
Hey there Chris. Thank you for the informative video. I have an old black forest cuckoo clock and the music box is to play both on the 1/2 hour and full hour. It might need to be adjusted again because it works when it feels like... Sometimes fine and some times it does not. I was going to try the above adjustments but noticed excessive play on the fly lead screw which i guess i can adjust, but also my little plastic gear that rides against it has a crack in it that would probably allow it to spread some and thus change its motion. Is there a place to get one, or do i need a new movement all together? Thank you.
Just my problem with the little rubber piece
Thank you!
do you repair via mail if I send my clock movements?
You didn’t explain the weights. Which chain doesn’t have a weight?
That’s not a Hermle 1161. Keininger movement.
Hi Chris, I need some help. I just bought a clock in Germany and it wasn't playing music. Found the little spring was off. Put it on, plays music but it seems to play over and over at about 20 past the hour. How do I fix that?
Hello, I have a question. I have a movement like the one in this video. The problem I have with it is that it does not do the 1/4 hour chimes. What it does do is that on the first hour it chimes the first 1/4 chime. the second hour it does the 1/2 hour chime. on the 3rd hour it does the 3/4 hour chime. on the 4th hour it does the hour chimes with the correct strikes for that hour. Do you know what causes this problem? thanks
Your presentation was such a big help to me. I’ve scratched my head and couldn’t figure out how to correct the warning stoping on the hour rather than before. Thank you.
Hi, inherited my grandparents Black Forest clock. It works somewhat, but I note there are 4 holes for 1 chain. I placed the chain back onto the music box gear but it appears there’s another gear for outside movement of a wooden dear. What order would I place the chain on the gears?