Master watch/clockmaker Jim Michaels is explaining our to put these mantle clocks in beat. Please check out other “how to” videos to learn more of different time keeping pieces
Great explanation, thank you for sharing. I just received my Great Grandfather's Ansonia Gingerbread mantle clock and been researching. It has not run in many years but appears to be in good shape. Definitely fascinating!
Thank you! I now realize the lever that pushes the gear is broken on one side and that the piece is taped into the case. Now I have to figure out how to take it out to reattach it.
THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR....VERY WELL ILLUSTRATRD and explained...I WILL FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO SET THE BEAT ON A CLOCK THAT KEEPS STOPPING.
Good video, using a damaging method. To prove that the pallet is not aligned to the escapement wheel (either way for adjustment), you could also put a penny under each of the front and back feet to the left or right (Non-damaging method) and work out which way the adjustment needs to be to correct the sound balance... takes a bit of listening and thought, but doesn't cause bending of the current arrangement unless needed😉
Wow,now that I know about this, I am going to try this on my clock.My house is bullt on a hilly area and I have to use like quarter inch shims on one side to raise it up a bit or else the clock won't run.I tried doing that but gave up to easy because I didn't think it would work.
Very good video. I have a Mantle Clock, German, and it uses an escapement type mechanism (if that is the correct terminology?). The Main Spring does ratchet anymore so need to get working on it. Wind and it unwinds when I let go of the Key. Hopefully I can fix it. Will look at your other videos.
Great video. Any advice on how to do this on a banjo clock that hangs on wall? Unless I build some kind of stand, there is no way to get to the back of the clock... Thanks
Where can a guy find parts for a clock like this. ? The one i have like this is missing the part the pendulum swings on. It almost looks a a wire its hanging off of.
I'm new to clocks and this video couldn't be more helpful for me just learning the ropes.
Thank you. This was extremely helpful 😁
Thank you !! After 10 years it’s working again 👏👏👏👏 🙏
Great explanation, thank you for sharing. I just received my Great Grandfather's Ansonia Gingerbread mantle clock and been researching. It has not run in many years but appears to be in good shape. Definitely fascinating!
Not sure how to comment on specific videos but I have watched two and want to thank you for your clarity and explanations. I'm now a subscriber.
Thanks for this! I just bought a Seth Thomas mantle clock, and following your video, it works!!
Thank you! I now realize the lever that pushes the gear is broken on one side and that the piece is taped into the case. Now I have to figure out how to take it out to reattach it.
THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR....VERY WELL ILLUSTRATRD and explained...I WILL FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO SET THE BEAT ON A CLOCK THAT KEEPS STOPPING.
Excellent Jim! Seth Thomas 102 movement. My favorite!
Learned soooooooooo much.......many thanks!!!!
Good video, using a damaging method. To prove that the pallet is not aligned to the escapement wheel (either way for adjustment), you could also put a penny under each of the front and back feet to the left or right (Non-damaging method) and work out which way the adjustment needs to be to correct the sound balance... takes a bit of listening and thought, but doesn't cause bending of the current arrangement unless needed😉
Excellent video, thanks. Just what I need. I have the same escapement.
Great info! Thank you
Great video it help me to fix my clock 🕰
Wow,now that I know about this, I am going to try this on my clock.My house is bullt on a hilly area and I have to use like quarter inch shims on one side to raise it up a bit or else the clock won't run.I tried doing that but gave up to easy because I didn't think it would work.
Very good video. I have a Mantle Clock, German, and it uses an escapement type mechanism (if that is the correct terminology?). The Main Spring does ratchet anymore so need to get working on it. Wind and it unwinds when I let go of the Key. Hopefully I can fix it. Will look at your other videos.
Thank you so much.
Great video. Any advice on how to do this on a banjo clock that hangs on wall? Unless I build some kind of stand, there is no way to get to the back of the clock... Thanks
Dude you got my sessions dulce running again. All this time l thought it had the wrong pendulum.
Where can a guy find parts for a clock like this. ? The one i have like this is missing the part the pendulum swings on. It almost looks a a wire its hanging off of.
1880’s?? Wow.
Hi there , we have a forestville mantel clock. It is missing the pendulum. Where can the correct one be purchased?
fajnie :)
I think if you you use flat nose pliers it will be easy for you I am also watch maker.
I don't see how anyone can see what your doing with all that writeting.