Thanks for the video. Very interesting, especially when comparing it to what i have in my box. Some very good pointers here, thank you. I noticed you skiped suspension springs. I wonder what you useually take with you, and if you take a selection of spring steels to match the clocks you are working on.
Matthew, I noticed that the first pencil in your stack of pencils was a drafting/artist(?) pencil, "B" hardness if I remember correctly. You might want to get a drafting "lead holder" and several different hardnesses of lead to see if there is another hardness that suits you better. Since "drafting" is mostly a thing of the past, an art supply store ought to have a good selection of leads/pencils of the various hardnesses -- if you find a hardness that suits you better than the ones you've been using, you could then get a lead holder and a box of lead of your chosen hardness. (I still have my drafting equipment, lead holders, & different hardnesses of lead from when I made "mechanical" drawings as a Mechanical Engineer -- and still often used it up until retirement in 2020! ;) Many small drawings/sketches were still *much* faster by hand than by wasting time with 3D CAD!) Also, is your book "How to Repair Pendulum Clocks" still available in print? I don't have a Kindle. Do you still plan to write Volume 2?
Thanks Bob for your thoughtful message, really appreciated. That is a great idea re the lead holder. I may actually have one somewhere. I remember we used those on an engraving course I went on for holding blued steel for marking out. Will dig it out and give it a try! As for the books... yes we are still writing Volume 2, we have just signed off the main chapters from layout and have a relatively small amount of work to do on finishing the appendices. Volume 1 will also be re-printed. One of the chapters needs a bit of work. Maybe both out by Christmas? Hang in there and agin, thanks for the message. Matthew
Hi Matthew an interesting list of travel tools. What I wondered was how do you mainly get to and from sites when you are working. Presumably by car because of the range and bulkiness of the tools you are carrying. Do you ever use the train with a slimed down version? One thing I always carry with me especially if I have to refit a 30 hour chain is a stiff piece of wire with a small hook bent on the end. This is useful for feeding the chain back through the movement. I also always carry a mini spirit level.
Thanks Ian. That is a good point. In the old days when I lived in London yes, a slimmed down version was standard for the train. This is in-fact the genesis of where I am today. Nowadays, the institutions where I work are almost exclusively out in the sticks so van it is. Spirit level a great idea, especially for installation work, Longcase clocks and such. Thanks for your feedback. M
@@howtorepairpendulumclocks Sorry I meant to say that I think a really useful video would be on how to sharpen ( things) such as gravers etc. I think many people including myself have struggled with the best way to do this. Just a suggestion but thanks as always. Ian
I've seen two types of torches in clock repair videos: a large propane tank with screw-on torch head, and a handheld butane torch. Do you have a preference? Any tips about choosing a torch?
Hi Bradford. A good question. Without doubt if you are doing a lot of soldering and want one solution to last a lifetime I would go for the Sievert professional system with a seperate propane tank and two or three different sized burner heads. toolshouse.co.uk/products/sievert-pro-86-torch-kit-with-regulator-and-2m-hose?variant=41393479581894¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC1c8H9z7T35qfINfhjQ3leb7RZYM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvIXCqOjiiAMVjZRQBh3o8itHEAQYBSABEgJL__D_BwE. If you are just doing the occasional bit of soldering, get one of the ones with the burner fixed directly to the top of the canister; the DIY type. In addition to either one of these you will need a spirit burner for small soft-soldering and blueing jobs. IMO the creme brûlée type are dangerous and annoying and should be avoided. Hope this helps! Thanks for your continued support. M
I use them mainly for cleaning clock components, plates, wheels etc. Many other uses but mainly cleaning. You should be able to find them at specialist clockmaker suppliers such as Walsh and Cousins here in the UK> They are not always called GLASGOW, sometimes just watchmaker brushes. No2 is the most common 'hardness'. The GLASGOW ones are made in France and great quality... Hope this helps. M www.cousinsuk.com/product/natural-bristle-brushes-handheld
@@howtorepairpendulumclocks Thank you very much :) that is really helpful. I really enjoy your videos. The narration is great as you mention things others gloss over and explain your thinking and reasoning rather than just describing. I've already started loading up my cousins basket with some of the tools you suggested (and more in my saved items) because I can now understand how they will be beneficial.
I like it! Thanks so much, Matthew!
Thanks Matthew
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Thanks for the video. Very interesting, especially when comparing it to what i have in my box. Some very good pointers here, thank you. I noticed you skiped suspension springs. I wonder what you useually take with you, and if you take a selection of spring steels to match the clocks you are working on.
Matthew, I noticed that the first pencil in your stack of pencils was a drafting/artist(?) pencil, "B" hardness if I remember correctly. You might want to get a drafting "lead holder" and several different hardnesses of lead to see if there is another hardness that suits you better. Since "drafting" is mostly a thing of the past, an art supply store ought to have a good selection of leads/pencils of the various hardnesses -- if you find a hardness that suits you better than the ones you've been using, you could then get a lead holder and a box of lead of your chosen hardness. (I still have my drafting equipment, lead holders, & different hardnesses of lead from when I made "mechanical" drawings as a Mechanical Engineer -- and still often used it up until retirement in 2020! ;) Many small drawings/sketches were still *much* faster by hand than by wasting time with 3D CAD!)
Also, is your book "How to Repair Pendulum Clocks" still available in print? I don't have a Kindle. Do you still plan to write Volume 2?
Thanks Bob for your thoughtful message, really appreciated. That is a great idea re the lead holder. I may actually have one somewhere. I remember we used those on an engraving course I went on for holding blued steel for marking out. Will dig it out and give it a try! As for the books... yes we are still writing Volume 2, we have just signed off the main chapters from layout and have a relatively small amount of work to do on finishing the appendices. Volume 1 will also be re-printed. One of the chapters needs a bit of work. Maybe both out by Christmas? Hang in there and agin, thanks for the message. Matthew
Hi Matthew an interesting list of travel tools. What I wondered was how do you mainly get to and from sites when you are working. Presumably by car because of the range and bulkiness of the tools you are carrying. Do you ever use the train with a slimed down version? One thing I always carry with me especially if I have to refit a 30 hour chain is a stiff piece of wire with a small hook bent on the end. This is useful for feeding the chain back through the movement. I also always carry a mini spirit level.
Thanks Ian. That is a good point. In the old days when I lived in London yes, a slimmed down version was standard for the train. This is in-fact the genesis of where I am today. Nowadays, the institutions where I work are almost exclusively out in the sticks so van it is. Spirit level a great idea, especially for installation work, Longcase clocks and such. Thanks for your feedback. M
@@howtorepairpendulumclocks Sorry I meant to say that I think a really useful video would be on how to sharpen ( things) such as gravers etc. I think many people including myself have struggled with the best way to do this. Just a suggestion but thanks as always. Ian
I've seen two types of torches in clock repair videos: a large propane tank with screw-on torch head, and a handheld butane torch. Do you have a preference? Any tips about choosing a torch?
Hi Bradford. A good question. Without doubt if you are doing a lot of soldering and want one solution to last a lifetime I would go for the Sievert professional system with a seperate propane tank and two or three different sized burner heads.
toolshouse.co.uk/products/sievert-pro-86-torch-kit-with-regulator-and-2m-hose?variant=41393479581894¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC1c8H9z7T35qfINfhjQ3leb7RZYM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvIXCqOjiiAMVjZRQBh3o8itHEAQYBSABEgJL__D_BwE. If you are just doing the occasional bit of soldering, get one of the ones with the burner fixed directly to the top of the canister; the DIY type. In addition to either one of these you will need a spirit burner for small soft-soldering and blueing jobs. IMO the creme brûlée type are dangerous and annoying and should be avoided. Hope this helps! Thanks for your continued support. M
You mentioned glasgow brushes as a horological staple - but what do you use them for?
Google just brings up brushes for sale or Scottish clocks 😅
I use them mainly for cleaning clock components, plates, wheels etc. Many other uses but mainly cleaning. You should be able to find them at specialist clockmaker suppliers such as Walsh and Cousins here in the UK> They are not always called GLASGOW, sometimes just watchmaker brushes. No2 is the most common 'hardness'. The GLASGOW ones are made in France and great quality... Hope this helps. M www.cousinsuk.com/product/natural-bristle-brushes-handheld
@@howtorepairpendulumclocks Thank you very much :) that is really helpful. I really enjoy your videos. The narration is great as you mention things others gloss over and explain your thinking and reasoning rather than just describing. I've already started loading up my cousins basket with some of the tools you suggested (and more in my saved items) because I can now understand how they will be beneficial.
Hi how you doing?