How Do You Make A Grandfather Clock Operate?
Your Pool Pump & Motor Repair Guy ,770 Big Tree Drive Longwood FLORIDA 32750
(407) 227-6079 ..Jay
grandfather..hmm how many grandpa’s has this seen?? oil has changed over the years and a clock is a clock (gears) and lots of them. these clocks are rarely have jewels (type of oil less bearing) best type! and we would not be here.
flat out i would say to bring it to a guy that knows whats up ! there like a computer only harder to FIX !!
TO DO i would oil it with say mobile 1 synthetic oil keep it clean level and never ever over wind it 3/4 is good (you get the feel of it, so you and only you wind it !), most have weights and cant be over wound so not to worry..want to learn how to wind ? buy a cheap wind up alarm clock. if you can find one !
these are a cool device and demand respect, TIME was told on a sun dial ,then came the CLOCK….think about it ? are you a Horologist ? i would say no . call a PRO! YOU CLOCK COULD BE WORTH THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF $$$$$$$$???? REASERCH IT FIRST
I’m your local pool pump motor repair guy in sunny longwood FLORIDA (free testing) where the pool is OPEN 365 24/7 COME ON IN THE WATER IS JUST FINE ..
wisdom. just when you think things can’t get any worse , it ain’t yet begun to peak
and by the way THESE ARE the good old days..jay.. donations welcome
For all the many features that a grandfather clock may have, such as various chimes and moon phase dials, none would have any significance if the clock did not operate. Therefore, getting the grandfather clock to operate properly is of prime importance and can be done by any adult with a minimum of tools and clock experience. The project begins with the grandfather clock situated in the desired location resting upon either carpeting or hardwood floor. Position the circular bubble level in the grandfather clock cabinet beneath the pendulum. Turn the adjustable feet in the corners of the clock pedestal with your fingers until the bubble in the circular level is centered from side to side and front to rear. A clockwise turn of the feet will raise the clock and a counterclockwise turn of the feet will lower the clock. Have a helper relieve the weight on the corner to be adjusted by slightly tilting the grandfather case. Raise the weights of the grandfather clock to within two inches of the
