Vintage Montgomery Ward Schoolhouse clock demonstration
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- Опубликовано: 13 янв 2019
- I've completed the disassembly, cleaning, repair, and adjustment of the 30-day Montgomery Ward Schoolhouse-style clock, and it runs great!
This video demonstrates that the clock mainsprings wind, the clock runs, and that it strikes the half hour and hours correctly. 
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I just found "The Independent Nation of Needhamia" and am looking forward to reviewing your self-taught experiences tinkering with clocks! I just started collecting/tinkering with clocks as a retirement hobby. Warm regards.
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Congratulations!
Looks like you have it running good.
I had one
What size key? Looked like a screw driver?
It's a #7 key. I'm using a "Let Down" key (a key with no wings) for safety because these 31-day clocks' powerful springs can break a finger if you're using a conventional key and the click (the ratchet) happens to break.
I found one of these clocks on the street. The outside is banged up. It runs for about 30 seconds before it stops. It looks like some of the parts are a little rusty, dusty, and gunky. I've never repaired a clock before. Is there a guide or video to walk me through this? I'm worried I'll destroy it just by taking it apart to clean it.
ONE BIG SAFETY THING: learn how to safely "let down" the springs - I could have seriously cut my hands and face because I tried to loosen the springs without knowing what I was doing. These 30 day clocks in particular have powerful and dangerous springs: some professional repairers won't work on these 30 day clocks because the springs are so powerful! You can see my journey of repairing this - my first clock repair - on my Blog: needhamia.com/clock-repair-101-lasciate-ogne-speranza-voi-chintrate/ I'd recommend the following tools as a minimum: A Let Down set: timesavers.com/i-8948362-let-down-set-with-six-chucks.html ($60 USD) and a set of mainspring clamps: timesavers.com/i-24048584-4-piece-set-of-flat-mainspring-clamps.html (you'll need two sets at $17 USD each). With these tools you can at least get the clock apart safely. Safety glasses and heavy gloves are also really important for working with these springs.
I highly recommend watching a few of Don Perry's clock repair videos, because he usually shows and explains the steps to disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble each clock: ruclips.net/user/dperry428videos
Two books taught me a lot: Clock Repair Basics By Steven Conover (timesavers.com/i-8944876-clock-repair-basics-by-steven-conover.html) and Striking Clock Repair Guide By Steven Conover (timesavers.com/i-8944875-striking-clock-repair-guide-by-steven-conover.html). I also found an old video on how to clean a clock on a budget: ruclips.net/video/dqlftVki_Sk/видео.html
The expensive part of repairing a clock like this is a mainspring winder, which can run $250 USD. Without it you can't really disassemble the mainsprings enough to clean them, but you can get along. There are cheap mainspring winders, but I almost cut a finger trying to use one: ruclips.net/video/UyIZOXDcTxc/видео.html - I wouldn't recommend those cheap winders, especially on a 30-day clock.
Again, be aware that this clock can be dangerous! You're responsible for your own safety. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.
@@BradfordNeedham I'm surprised you didn't get a thank you, but let me thank you. That was a informative and generous reply. I recently picked up the same clock. Paying $200 to have it serviced no doubt the fee is reasonable considering, but I don't have it to spare right now so will do it myself... hopefully :)
I have one of these that seems bound up when you try to wind it on the right side.. it does not work but will chime at the half our if I spin it.. any ideas?
I had the same problem with mine it had a lot of hardened grease in the mainsprings may just need a good cleaning and new lubrication
What size key is needed for the 30 day wall clock?
My notes say I sold this clock with a #7 key. Depending on your clock's wear, you may need a smaller key.
Hi, Bradford, do you remember what size key or nutdriver you used for this clock? Just got one like it, but no key.
I think it was a number 6
Do you do clock repairs? I have a twin to your clock that quits after 15-20 minutes. It's been in the family for 4 generations and never maintained but can't give up on it.
I'm inexperienced enough that I don't repair other people's clocks - I don't want to ruin them! You might try @dperry428, who does some clock repair in exchange for a charity donation.
sounds like seiko