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worn clock
Spring damage
worn clock
With years of use, clocks become dirty and this wears the all important bearing surfaces. The clock stops when the power source is no longer sufficient to overcome geartrain friction.
Pivot wear
Spring damage
worn clock
Pivot points wear and waist where they contact the movement plates, causing the teeth to mesh incorrectly with the next wheel as they rotate.
Spring damage
Spring damage
movement dismantled
Overwinding causes spring ends to peal away which if allowed to continue will severely damage the movement and its owners fingers as the spring instantly releases its stored energy.
movement dismantled
movement dismantled
movement dismantled
The clock movement is carefully dismantled, with each part being inspected for wear prior to cleaning. Damaged parts are repaired and all items polished. New springs or lines fitted.
machined
movement dismantled
machined
Pivots are turned and burnished, worn plate holes bushed eliminating ovality, springs replaced, damaged teeth replaced,some of the long list of jobs undertaken on each movement.
tested
movement dismantled
machined
The clock is built up in stages,at each point undergoing testing,before progressing furthur. This process takes a number of weeks during which timekeeping is regulated.
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Getting your clock to us
Always remove the pendulum from a clock before it is moved and bring it separately. We do not require your winding key for the overhaul.
timescale
The time taken to undertake an overhaul varies with our workload. We need the clock to run perfectly after all work is completed for at least 6 weeks, prior to collection. Typically an overhaul will take around 3 to 6 months.
Set up
Most clocks can be collected from the shop by arrangement, after completion of works. Longcase clocks require delivery to the customer and set up by ourselves after overhaul. Full tuition is provided for all customers and clock types, enabling them to best operate their clock.
Charges
This varies for each clock, type, condition, delivery, and damage all being factors.We can usually give you an accurate estimate of works upon initial inspection.