The piece that holds the pendulum came off so i got your expert help to put it back on.
Mantle wall clock wont stay running.
How to set the beat of the pendulum clock.
If the pendulum stays in the clock it may scratch the inside of the case as well as change the beat and then the clock may not work.
Let s take a look at what actually causes a clock to quit running or chiming after winding it up a clock mainspring is made of spring steel and is about the width of a ruler but not quite as thick.
The mechanical clocks are manufactured in the united states.
Hang the balls on gently while the spring is sitting right where it normally sits.
If you are pleased with the style make sure the movement is made in germany.
The clock is treated well and that s all i know of that disturbed it.
Luckily the truth is that you can t over wind your clock.
This very old over 100 year old clock has been around.
Over winding is basically a myth.
To operate this clock first find a home for it on a shelf or mantle that does not shake or get bumped.
Get an estimate for cleaning repairs or a new mechanism.
Problems with the clocks can be related to the clock not running the clock not chiming or striking weights not falling at the same time and problems turning the moon.
Fluttering is the term used to describe the clock running 300 miles an hour even with the balls hung and is the result of having the fork set to low.
To correct a spring driven clocks mantle or wall clock that is bonging the hour when the minute hand gets to 6 o clock instead of 12 o clock just count the bongs take off the minute hand and reinstall it on the clock pointing to 12 o clock then turn the hour hand to the hour you heard the clock bong and its done.
Before reading on here s an important point.
Four common reasons why a mechanical mantel clock stops.
The better keywound mantel clocks offer a movement made in germany with a case made in germany the united states or asia.
For wall clocks always remove your pendulum before taking the clock off the wall.
Did not remove the pendulum which rocked around back and forth.
In other cases you may need to repair the clock or even replace a worn out movement.
Movement sometimes the pendulum stops because the clock movement needs a good cleaning.
Dabbing a few drops of clean oil on the area then restarting the pendulum should get the clock running again.
Ridgeway furniture company has been making grandfather clocks exclusively since 1960.
If your clock has been running for a long time then suddenly stops and you haven t touched it it may be an indication that you need professional help.
Future articles will focus on cuckoo wall and grandfather clocks.