How Do You Work On Old Clocks?
Old clocks are mechanical clocks that were made more than 50 years ago. Weights or springs supply power to a system of internal gears. As the weight falls, or the spring uncoils, it advances a toothed wheel. The toothed wheel interlocks with other gears that ultimately move the clock hands. The time itself is regulated by the swinging of a pendulum. Working on old clocks consists of maintaining these essential parts. Look for weights hanging down below the face of the old clock. Wall clocks, such as cuckoo clocks and banjo clocks, and tall clocks, like grandfather and grandmother clocks, possess visible weights. These weights are long cylinders that hang from chains or cables. The weights either hang free against the wall or are suspended inside a long case that is located below the clock face. Rearrange weights on old clocks that do not keep proper time. Clocks may have as many as three weights, each weighing slightly different amounts. The heaviest weight will normally operate the cl
