Thanks Martin, Yes these older movements that have seen a lot of hours on them need help to put them back into service. Some parts are available from other old movements but a lot of those are worn out as well, so, usually faster and better to fabricate my own replacement parts.
Thank you James. Very well done. I appreciate and respect your ingenuity and willingness to share your knowledge and that you explain your thought process as you troubleshoot each area. Great pace for a new guy like me. I didn't have to fast forward or rewind to catch the points you were making. Keep up the good work and videos.
Thanks David, Unbelievable how long some of these have lasted. I read someplace they were only expected to last about 5 years and here they are over a 100 years later still ticking away.
I have another question how would I go about putting a new label in the back and where would I find a copy to print out or buy I know I have one that's totally gone
For labels, most new old stock is used up these days. I would find several images of what is needed and then something like photoshop and re-create what is needed. Sometimes this is the only way with these old obsolete labels.
Thanks, I hope to restore the painting on the glass soon, I would rather preserve it but its too far gone to preserve so will keep the center lithographed image and replicate the outer part. I restored the broken piece of wood on the bottom, I see a lot of these Ogee's with broken bottoms, its caused from the chord tied to the weight breaking, this sends the heavy weight in a free fall and knocks the bottom out of the clock.
Wonderful restoration! Do you have any guess as to how many hours you had into this? Also, I really like to see all of your tools, like your mini lathe, punches, and micrometer. Very neat.
@@jamesmartin5370 Those trunnions look somewhat nightmare-ish to deal with. You literally had to make new parts for them which is WAY out of my skill level. It's say you covered all the bases here.
@@thegregolahorologyclub6799Thanks, I am sure you could do the same with a little practice. My interest in watches & clocks and things started when I was about 15 years old, have been doing this for about 40 years now.
@@jamesmartin5370 I understand! I’ve made short videos repairing clocks for my Facebook page. Thank you again. It takes a lot of time to record than edit these videos but there so informative for a wonderful trade. I’ve been watching the rest of all your videos and look forward to more.
No I don't, any good clock cleaning solution will work, they are formulated to clean the steel and brass. All these movements were gold electroplated so avoid cleaners with abrasives, or the gold will be abraded away in a short time.
I've got several OG clocks and two maybe three of them the dial paint is flaking off one album about 45% gone should I have my wife just repaint it and what about some of the glass should it be touched up I'm going to have her do some practice pieces first for the bottom glass but what's your view on repainting the dials
For the dial paint you might want to look at how museum quality restorations are done, similar to oil painting restoration. They use a conservation paint that dissolves with a different solvent than original paint, this allows the new paint to to be completely reversable if needed. Once done touching up they use a completely reversable non yellowing varnish as a top coat, when painted all touch up blends in to original. Touch up painting is an art form that needs to be mastered or you may end up with something worse than leaving it alone. Sometimes people make a new dial and glass and save the original with the clock, this is another way to deal with them that is completely reversable. Glass is real difficult to match colors, there again if possible use a reversable system so it can be reversed if needed. You will need to use your judgment on this.
From the factory the wire was held in place using a gripper die. The end was either hand hammered/peened or a mechanical hammer was activated to deform the end of the wire to lock it in place. If you were going to replace the wire a gripper die could be used to hold the new wire in place, but the marks on the new wire would not match the other die marks on the movement, not a huge issue but some customers pay attention to these details.
Hello from Guatemala, I have a watch like this but I don't have the weights, they were lost, however I have several cuckoos and I could put some cuckoo weights, could you tell me how much the weights weigh?
buddy of mine had this exact clock, got it from his parents when they passed, sadly it was neglected and the weights are missing, parts are hard to find for this clock. had the same image as well. last service done on it by the sticker inside says 1988.
Nice, it probably could be put back to running order. Weights are easy to come by. If you get over there snap an photo of the image for me, there's not enough of the pinstriping left on this one to reconstruct it properly. My email address is: jamesmart55@hotmail.com
Hello Sir. I am BHARATH from India, I am having the same type clock, but has no striking. Only time mechanism, sir at the time of shifting the residence from one city to another, I lost the weight. Sir what is the density of weight, it is possible to inform me please. Thank You
One weight is 1.07 kg and other is 1.23 kg. As long as replacement is close to these weights the clock will work, some people replace with lighter weights so clock will operate but with less wear on the parts.
@@jamesmartin5370 Thank You Sir for your kind and valuable response, also for Sharing the valuable information. Sir for less wear and tear of clock parts and to run the clock accurately, what shall be the density of weight in this regard.
@@bharathba4762 You will need to experiment to find the correct lightest weight that will operate the clock. I have never used alternate weights so unable to give any advice on this issue.
I greatly enjoy your videos, not least because you edit them with great skill to show the important parts while keeping the length fairly short. Especially interesting on this one was your work replacing trundles on lantern pinions and fixing the wear on the one strike side control lever. Also it is helpful that you showed how to remove a gear and stake it back on. Thank you for posting these! I am in awe of your skill level and expertise.
Thanks Paul, I am just trying to help others where I can. Not able to show all content or they would be too long Most of these are not teaching videos but just a short overview for the owners. Jim
I've had that same discussion, I don't think the original makers ever imagined their work would have survived as long as they have and still keeping time.
I tighten the fly fan just a little bit and it slows the strike down . The fan is slipping on the arbor and not acting as a governor when it strike that fast.
Couldn't help but notice that picture of a P-39 in the background - my Grandfather flew them in WW2 in North Africa during Operation Torch. Did one of your family members fly a P-39 by chance?
Its a charcoal drawing my dad drew in the 1940s, military wouldn't take him due to a hernia problem but he worked with the air force in the engineering field as a civilian. My uncle whom he grew up with was crew chief for the B-24 Liberator, his crew got several awards for the longest hours flown without major overhauls on his plane, I still have his set of B-24 Liberator service manuals he used on that plane, he was also stationed in North Africa for a time.
@@jamesmartin5370 Interesting - the B-24 was the first model airplane I ever built so it has a special place for me. I'm a third generation pilot and my son is also pilot. Saw that P-39 and it just jumped out at me.
I actually have 2 the one I am working on , when I wind it up the weight just drops back I wonder what I am doing wrong , maybe have it stringed backwards, can someone help me?
You should be able to physically take hold of that ratchet wheel assembly and rotate it by hand and feel it catch in one direction and free ratchet in the other. Check this out and you will probably have it figured out in a short time.
Hello Sir, I need one more inform that if the clock wish to run for 14 day, what shall be the appropriate length of the chain or the thread required. Please inform me sir. Thank You.
I have two of these love em to pieces and I am very lucky they were freshly re built may I ask this is going to sound silly and even dumb but I live by a motto ask first how do I set the time the same as any other clock or do I use the key as some have told me. also they re built it with thin metal cable instead of cord should I change this will the cable wear down the wooden pullies?
Yes, set the time as you would any other clock. Most of the keys will fit the center arbor square shaft where the minute hand attaches, this is another option to setting the time. If you set by moving the minute hand with your fingers, don't drag your finger or finger nail on the dial, this could damage the dial leaving oils and scratching the finish. Metal cable is used on movements with metal pulleys. Catgut is cable of choice on movements using wooden pulleys, see below timesavers.com/c-325852-clock-repair-replacement-parts-cable-cord-rope-for-weights-cable-guards-gut-related.html
Boy Howdy! Anyone who has the God given gifts to restore an old clock from over 100 trs ago, earns my respect!!! Another great video sir! You are a master horologist!!!!! Gosh golly gee whiz; I just realized, this clock is "roughly 100 yrs prior to my entrance into this thing called life/reality!" ( I was born in 1973, this clock was made in 1873/74sh, somewhere in there...)🙃🙃
@@yoromicyoromic4828 Yes, Some online shops have them, below are a couple, they are purchased long, then cut to needed length. www.amazon.com/Antique-clock-repair-suspension-spring/dp/B01DR4OHFY timesavers.com/c-325823-clock-repair-replacement-parts-suspensions-rods-sheets-springs-suspension-related-parts-suspension-rods-related-parts.html If you want to fabricate one, I can give you some ideas of how to proceed. Do you know length needed? Some of these clocks have stamped on face of front plate the length of suspension rod and spring assembly it is set up for. You can find the same movement in different cases sometimes with different lengths of suspension rods being used, to adjust for the shorter suspension rods in a shorter case they interchanged different escape wheels with different number of teeth on them. Send me some information on the clock movement you have. Is yours a Waterbury Brand, same as above?
HI James, I have a clock that I have to repair, the click spring failed on the strike side, and bent some trundle wires. They are rolling ones, where would I get knurling pliers from, I assume I would have to make the slot in one of the jaws.
I modified these years ago using an old pair of needle nose plyers, I used an oxy acetylene torch to get enough heat in them to bend them to their current shape.
@@jamesmartin5370 Thank you James, I thought you must have modified them. Yours are Japaneze pliers I think. I will have a go with some cheap longnose pliers. I need to knurl over the holes in the shroud as you have done without pushing the shroud along the arbor. Good idea being supported from the underneath with the slot to accomodate the trundle wires.
I've never seen these pliers they're a good idea. But I've replaced hundreds of lantern pinion wires and just used a staking rod and small hammer, crows foot, and my bench vice. You get pretty quick at it with practice.
AWESOME job !! I'm a retired Jet Engine mechanic, and believe it or not, there are many components of jet engines that require a lot of finesse as well. I'd LOVE to learn from you. The best chance I have is watching you on YOU TUBE, so that's my play !! Thank You soooo much for sharing your knowledge and patience with us ! BEAUTIFUL job !! You have a new subscriber for sure !! God Bless you !!
Any specific engines were you mainly working on? I was in the aviation industry as well, company I worked for used Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric. I have photo of me standing in front of a GE9X mounted on a new plane we had just finished, huge impressive engine, I felt like a small fly standing in front of it.
I learn so much by watching your videos. I have a Seth Thomas half column clock that is a new purchase, now I know how to address the major issues with it. Thanks again for being such a good resource.
I have 2 ogee clocks that have Same movement and lettering on plate but one is for Chauncey Jerome and other is Waterbury. Which means it’s made in 1856-57!
I'd say judging from the bottom break your right@@jamesmartin5370. I'd say that a situation like that happens often with some of these old Ogee's over the years. I'm glad you were able to get this one working again.
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Outstanding Work James. There were many lessons in this repair that I will use in my work in the future. You use your head so much and like my grandfather, you use what works to get the job done. Very impressive. Thank you again for sharing your love of clocks. Your student, Leslie 👏🙋♀️🕰⏱⏰⏳
@@jamesmartin5370 yes, I have a Russian crystal clock USSR Majic that I have had to put back together. They don’t understand how to ship clocks from that part of the world. Tonight I just replaced the glass and re-riveted the retainer back in so now it’s ready to reassemble. It runs well and is very pretty. Next is a Russian.clock from a submarine! It has a broken mounting point. It runs also. A friend just gave me my first Ogee clock. I’ll see what it needs. I just finished setting up my shop and these are the first clocks that I have started on. But because of the wonderful people like you I am learning a great deal. Now it’s time to get to work. I am retired and in Heaven with my clocks…Thank You Jim.
Its is the strength difference between the two. I was filling an area that was going to come into contact with another working surface so was looking for wear strength. Tensile strength of the silver alloy rod I used "Safety-Silv® 56" is rated at 40,000-70,000 psi. Typical 60/40 tin/lead solder only has a Tensile Strength 6400 psi.
You talked about socking the movement what do you sock it in? If I may ask I am working on my gingerbread clock. It will not stay running and I was told that it need cleaned and oiled and I am hopping that I can get it running soon. Thank you very much if you can help me.
@@danielschardt679 Oh, when you first mentioned it, you typed the word "sock" instead of "soak" and had me lost. Yes, I soaked it in mineral spirits overnight, then gave it a good brushing in the morning, this loosens the dried oil around the pivots, then I used L&R ammoniated clock cleaning solvent on it.
The mineral spirits will leave a slightly oily film so will still need some type of cleaner to get the mineral spirits off, if you have an air compressor it helps to dry the movement other wise use some moderate heat on it.
@@jamesmartin5370 thank you for that I will see if I can get that and try it on my movement and go from there. And thank you again and Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!!!
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I love to watch how you problem solve all those components that need to be replaced but have no replacements.
Thanks Martin,
Yes these older movements that have seen a lot of hours on them need help to put them back into service.
Some parts are available from other old movements but a lot of those are worn out as well, so, usually faster and better to fabricate my own replacement parts.
Thank you James. Very well done. I appreciate and respect your ingenuity and willingness to share your knowledge and that you explain your thought process as you troubleshoot each area.
Great pace for a new guy like me. I didn't have to fast forward or rewind to catch the points you were making.
Keep up the good work and videos.
Thanks David, Unbelievable how long some of these have lasted.
I read someplace they were only expected to last about 5 years and here they are over a 100 years later still ticking away.
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Gracias
Pretty sure that if this man decided it was required, for the fixing of a clock!
He could solve the mistery of the universe
Thanks John
I have another question how would I go about putting a new label in the back and where would I find a copy to print out or buy I know I have one that's totally gone
For labels, most new old stock is used up these days.
I would find several images of what is needed and then something like photoshop and re-create what is needed.
Sometimes this is the only way with these old obsolete labels.
Nothing overrestored. Everything kept as originally as possible. Exelent work. Not possible to make it better.
Thanks,
This was a fun project.
thanks again this will help me. I have two old seth thomas ogee clocks one is a basket case. other runs fine thanks again
Glad I could help.
Thanks again, love your method of holding the components for silver soldering so enjoyed watching this lovely video.
Thanks,
I hope to restore the painting on the glass soon, I would rather preserve it but its too far gone to preserve so will keep the center lithographed image and replicate the outer part.
I restored the broken piece of wood on the bottom, I see a lot of these Ogee's with broken bottoms, its caused from the chord tied to the weight breaking, this sends the heavy weight in a free fall and knocks the bottom out of the clock.
Wonderful restoration! Do you have any guess as to how many hours you had into this? Also, I really like to see all of your tools, like your mini lathe, punches, and micrometer. Very neat.
A whole shop tour would be great, hu?
Wonderful 🔨 👍
Just Amazing how you brought life into it….!
The box looks like a remake of the beginning of the twentieth century
Thank you James Martin, i got the same Waterbury ogee and iam using your videos as guide. I really appreciate it
Great to hear, yours should come out keeping time just great!
Well, you've got way more experience than most of us on RUclips, that's for sure. I hope to see more videos from you in the near future.
Thanks Greg,
Its tough to get all of it in one video, some of these older movements need a lot items tended to.
@@jamesmartin5370 Those trunnions look somewhat nightmare-ish to deal with. You literally had to make new parts for them which is WAY out of my skill level. It's say you covered all the bases here.
@@thegregolahorologyclub6799Thanks, I am sure you could do the same with a little practice.
My interest in watches & clocks and things started when I was about 15 years old, have been doing this for about 40 years now.
Nice video sir
It's great to see a true craftsman at work... Thanks for sharing
Great video…good closeups. Also love the sound of clocks ticking in the background…very soothing.
Would love to know where you learned your trade..
As a child our neighbor was a watchmaker that encouraged me.
Took some horology courses at a local college in the 70s and have been doing since then.
Thanks, always lots of ticking around here
جميل
Excellent work thanks for the lessons
Glad to help
Great video James! Thank you!
Thanks,
I had a good time working on this one, much more time than the 30 minutes shown in video, can't show everything it would be too long.
@@jamesmartin5370 I understand! I’ve made short videos repairing clocks for my Facebook page. Thank you again. It takes a lot of time to record than edit these videos but there so informative for a wonderful trade. I’ve been watching the rest of all your videos and look forward to more.
@@toddnipp9070
I agree on the time they take.
Thanks Todd
Love that patch job!
Hello. Thanks for sharing your videos. If you don't mind me asking, what did you soak the timepiece in for a preliminary cleaning?
Mineral Spirits
Extremely interesting. I am in the process of resurrecting a 1865 +/- Ansonia Ogee clock. Do you happen to have a video of how you clean the pieces?
No I don't, any good clock cleaning solution will work, they are formulated to clean the steel and brass.
All these movements were gold electroplated so avoid cleaners with abrasives, or the gold will be abraded away in a short time.
I have one like this one weights , mine is Seth Thomas working on it to
I've got several OG clocks and two maybe three of them the dial paint is flaking off one album about 45% gone should I have my wife just repaint it and what about some of the glass should it be touched up I'm going to have her do some practice pieces first for the bottom glass but what's your view on repainting the dials
For the dial paint you might want to look at how museum quality restorations are done, similar to oil painting restoration.
They use a conservation paint that dissolves with a different solvent than original paint, this allows the new paint to to be completely reversable if needed.
Once done touching up they use a completely reversable non yellowing varnish as a top coat, when painted all touch up blends in to original.
Touch up painting is an art form that needs to be mastered or you may end up with something worse than leaving it alone.
Sometimes people make a new dial and glass and save the original with the clock, this is another way to deal with them that is completely reversable.
Glass is real difficult to match colors, there again if possible use a reversable system so it can be reversed if needed.
You will need to use your judgment on this.
How are the wires held on the underside to peen them? (if you were going to replace them)
I see swage marks from the factory
From the factory the wire was held in place using a gripper die.
The end was either hand hammered/peened or a mechanical hammer was activated to deform the end of the wire to lock it in place.
If you were going to replace the wire a gripper die could be used to hold the new wire in place, but the marks on the new wire would not match the other die marks on the movement, not a huge issue but some customers pay attention to these details.
Hello from Guatemala, I have a watch like this but I don't have the weights, they were lost, however I have several cuckoos and I could put some cuckoo weights, could you tell me how much the weights weigh?
Chime side 1.22kg
Time side 1.03kg
buddy of mine had this exact clock, got it from his parents when they passed, sadly it was neglected and the weights are missing, parts are hard to find for this clock. had the same image as well. last service done on it by the sticker inside says 1988.
Nice, it probably could be put back to running order.
Weights are easy to come by.
If you get over there snap an photo of the image for me, there's not enough of the pinstriping left on this one to reconstruct it properly.
My email address is: jamesmart55@hotmail.com
Hello Sir.
I am BHARATH from India, I am having the same type clock, but has no striking.
Only time mechanism, sir at the time of shifting the residence from one city to another, I lost the weight.
Sir what is the density of weight, it is possible to inform me please.
Thank You
One weight is 1.07 kg and other is 1.23 kg.
As long as replacement is close to these weights the clock will work, some people replace with lighter weights so clock will operate but with less wear on the parts.
@@jamesmartin5370 Thank You Sir for your kind and valuable response,
also for Sharing the valuable information.
Sir for less wear and tear of clock parts and to run the clock accurately, what shall be the density of weight in this regard.
@@bharathba4762 You will need to experiment to find the correct lightest weight that will operate the clock.
I have never used alternate weights so unable to give any advice on this issue.
@@jamesmartin5370 Thank You Sir.
According your valuable suggestions and guidance I will try my level best to make an experiment.
I greatly enjoy your videos, not least because you edit them with great skill to show the important parts while keeping the length fairly short. Especially interesting on this one was your work replacing trundles on lantern pinions and fixing the wear on the one strike side control lever. Also it is helpful that you showed how to remove a gear and stake it back on. Thank you for posting these! I am in awe of your skill level and expertise.
Thanks Paul,
I am just trying to help others where I can.
Not able to show all content or they would be too long
Most of these are not teaching videos but just a short overview for the owners.
Jim
I wonder if my I phone could be brought back to life in 160 years
I've had that same discussion, I don't think the original makers ever imagined their work would have survived as long as they have and still keeping time.
I tighten the fly fan just a little bit and it slows the strike down . The fan is slipping on the arbor and not acting as a governor when it strike that fast.
Good insight, Thank You
Very beautiful clock "old is gold"
Thanks Sumana,
Amazing these clocks are still working, they were made such a long time ago.
Couldn't help but notice that picture of a P-39 in the background - my Grandfather flew them in WW2 in North Africa during Operation Torch. Did one of your family members fly a P-39 by chance?
Its a charcoal drawing my dad drew in the 1940s, military wouldn't take him due to a hernia problem but he worked with the air force in the engineering field as a civilian. My uncle whom he grew up with was crew chief for the B-24 Liberator, his crew got several awards for the longest hours flown without major overhauls on his plane, I still have his set of B-24 Liberator service manuals he used on that plane, he was also stationed in North Africa for a time.
@@jamesmartin5370 Interesting - the B-24 was the first model airplane I ever built so it has a special place for me. I'm a third generation pilot and my son is also pilot. Saw that P-39 and it just jumped out at me.
Merci Monsieur pour ce magnifique cours d'horlogerie 🖐️🇫🇷⌚
votre bienvenue, heureux que vous ayez pu en tirer quelque chose.
I actually have 2 the one I am working on , when I wind it up the weight just drops back I wonder what I am doing wrong , maybe have it stringed backwards, can someone help me?
You should be able to physically take hold of that ratchet wheel assembly and rotate it by hand and feel it catch in one direction and free ratchet in the other.
Check this out and you will probably have it figured out in a short time.
@@jamesmartin5370 ok ill try
Hello Sir, I need one more inform that if the clock wish to run for 14 day, what shall be the appropriate length of the chain or the thread required. Please inform me sir. Thank You.
These are a one day clock, thread movement in one day is about one foot, so 1 foot X 14 days is approx.. 14 feet of thread needed
@@jamesmartin5370 Dear Sir, Thank You for Your Kind Information and Valuable Response. 🤝👍😊
I have two of these love em to pieces and I am very lucky they were freshly re built may I ask this is going to sound silly and even dumb but I live by a motto ask first how do I set the time the same as any other clock or do I use the key as some have told me. also they re built it with thin metal cable instead of cord should I change this will the cable wear down the wooden pullies?
Yes, set the time as you would any other clock.
Most of the keys will fit the center arbor square shaft where the minute hand attaches, this is another option to setting the time.
If you set by moving the minute hand with your fingers, don't drag your finger or finger nail on the dial, this could damage the dial leaving oils and scratching the finish.
Metal cable is used on movements with metal pulleys.
Catgut is cable of choice on movements using wooden pulleys, see below
timesavers.com/c-325852-clock-repair-replacement-parts-cable-cord-rope-for-weights-cable-guards-gut-related.html
@@jamesmartin5370 thank you very kindly I would be heart broken if the metal cable ruined the wooden pullies
Boy Howdy! Anyone who has the God given gifts to restore an old clock from over 100 trs ago, earns my respect!!! Another great video sir! You are a master horologist!!!!! Gosh golly gee whiz; I just realized, this clock is "roughly 100 yrs prior to my entrance into this thing called life/reality!" ( I was born in 1973, this clock was made in 1873/74sh, somewhere in there...)🙃🙃
Nice.
Wow you are a geinus 👍❤❤
Thanks for your comment
@@jamesmartin5370 welcome. I have one but I can find for it a suspension. Can you tell me how I can do it ?
@@yoromicyoromic4828
Yes,
Do you need (suspension spring) and (suspension rod) assembly complete?
@@jamesmartin5370 in lebanon no one have a accesories for this clock I want make one manual. Any idea ??
@@yoromicyoromic4828
Yes,
Some online shops have them, below are a couple, they are purchased long, then cut to needed length.
www.amazon.com/Antique-clock-repair-suspension-spring/dp/B01DR4OHFY
timesavers.com/c-325823-clock-repair-replacement-parts-suspensions-rods-sheets-springs-suspension-related-parts-suspension-rods-related-parts.html
If you want to fabricate one, I can give you some ideas of how to proceed.
Do you know length needed?
Some of these clocks have stamped on face of front plate the length of suspension rod and spring assembly it is set up for.
You can find the same movement in different cases sometimes with different lengths of suspension rods being used, to adjust for the shorter suspension rods in a shorter case they interchanged different escape wheels with different number of teeth on them.
Send me some information on the clock movement you have.
Is yours a Waterbury Brand, same as above?
HI James, I have a clock that I have to repair, the click spring failed on the strike side, and bent some trundle wires. They are rolling ones, where would I get knurling pliers from, I assume I would have to make the slot in one of the jaws.
I modified these years ago using an old pair of needle nose plyers, I used an oxy acetylene torch to get enough heat in them to bend them to their current shape.
@@jamesmartin5370 Thank you James, I thought you must have modified them. Yours are Japaneze pliers I think. I will have a go with some cheap longnose pliers. I need to knurl over the holes in the shroud as you have done without pushing the shroud along the arbor. Good idea being supported from the underneath with the slot to accomodate the trundle wires.
I've never seen these pliers they're a good idea. But I've replaced hundreds of lantern pinion wires and just used a staking rod and small hammer, crows foot, and my bench vice. You get pretty quick at it with practice.
@@rustydog1236 Thank You
AWESOME job !! I'm a retired Jet Engine mechanic, and believe it or not, there are many components of jet engines that require a lot of finesse as well. I'd LOVE to learn from you. The best chance I have is watching you on YOU TUBE, so that's my play !! Thank You soooo much for sharing your knowledge and patience with us ! BEAUTIFUL job !! You have a new subscriber for sure !! God Bless you !!
Thanks Art..
Any specific engines were you mainly working on?
I was in the aviation industry as well, company I worked for used Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric.
I have photo of me standing in front of a GE9X mounted on a new plane we had just finished, huge impressive engine, I felt like a small fly standing in front of it.
@@jamesmartin5370 Respect
💪👏🥰👍
I learn so much by watching your videos. I have a Seth Thomas half column clock that is a new purchase, now I know how to address the major issues with it. Thanks again for being such a good resource.
Glad you learned a few things.
I am sure yours will come out working fine.
I have 2 ogee clocks that have Same movement and lettering on plate but one is for Chauncey Jerome and other is Waterbury. Which means it’s made in 1856-57!
Amazing these clocks are still in service at their age, their makers did a good job.
Great job James! That's a very nice Ogee clock. Waterbury is one of my favorite brands of antique clocks.
Thanks Sammy.
I believe the bottom was broken from one of the weights that maybe broke loose.
I'd say judging from the bottom break your right@@jamesmartin5370. I'd say that a situation like that happens often with some of these old Ogee's over the years. I'm glad you were able to get this one working again.
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Subbed. Surprised you don't have more. Do you recall the number of hours it took to do all that work?
No, I don't recall the amount of time..
Outstanding Work James. There were many lessons in this repair that I will use in my work in the future. You use your head so much and like my grandfather, you use what works to get the job done. Very impressive. Thank you again for sharing your love of clocks. Your student, Leslie 👏🙋♀️🕰⏱⏰⏳
Thanks Leslie,
These are great clocks.
Do you have any projects at the moment on your bench?
@@jamesmartin5370 yes, I have a Russian crystal clock USSR Majic that I have had to put back together. They don’t understand how to ship clocks from that part of the world. Tonight I just replaced the glass and re-riveted the retainer back in so now it’s ready to reassemble. It runs well and is very pretty. Next is a Russian.clock from a submarine! It has a broken mounting point. It runs also. A friend just gave me my first Ogee clock. I’ll see what it needs.
I just finished setting up my shop and these are the first clocks that I have started on. But because of the wonderful people like you I am learning a great deal. Now it’s time to get to work. I am retired and in Heaven with my clocks…Thank You Jim.
@@lesliebucari4096 Sounds great!!
Гарна праця😊❤
Велике дякую..
may i ask why you used silver solder for fixing the gaps in the wire and not regular solder (lead & pewter)
Its is the strength difference between the two.
I was filling an area that was going to come into contact with another working surface so was looking for wear strength.
Tensile strength of the silver alloy rod I used "Safety-Silv® 56" is rated at 40,000-70,000 psi.
Typical 60/40 tin/lead solder only has a Tensile Strength 6400 psi.
@@jamesmartin5370 on that way thanks its very helpful
عمل دقيق جدا ورائع..شكرا جزيلا مستر جيمس..
شكرا لتعليقك الجيد.
You talked about socking the movement what do you sock it in? If I may ask I am working on my gingerbread clock. It will not stay running and I was told that it need cleaned and oiled and I am hopping that I can get it running soon. Thank you very much if you can help me.
At what time on the video timer do I mention this?
@@Mr1jim You side that it needed to do a pulmonary soaking to clean the movement. to clean it up I would like to clean it up before I oil my movement
@@danielschardt679 Oh, when you first mentioned it, you typed the word "sock" instead of "soak" and had me lost.
Yes, I soaked it in mineral spirits overnight, then gave it a good brushing in the morning, this loosens the dried oil around the pivots, then I used L&R ammoniated clock cleaning solvent on it.
The mineral spirits will leave a slightly oily film so will still need some type of cleaner to get the mineral spirits off, if you have an air compressor it helps to dry the movement other wise use some moderate heat on it.
@@jamesmartin5370 thank you for that I will see if I can get that and try it on my movement and go from there. And thank you again and Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!!!
Favor explicar en español
Lo siento mucho, no hablo español.
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