Hang the balls on gently while the spring is sitting right where it normally sits.
Mantle wall clock wont stay running.
The piece that holds the pendulum came off so i got your expert help to put it back on.
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.
This very old over 100 year old clock has been around.
Keywound mantel clocks come in a variety of styles and features.
Get an estimate for cleaning repairs or a new mechanism.
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.
The mechanical clocks are manufactured in the united states.
For wall clocks always remove your pendulum before taking the clock off the wall.
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.
Movement sometimes the pendulum stops because the clock movement needs a good cleaning.
Did not remove the pendulum which rocked around back and forth.
How to set the beat of the pendulum clock.
Over winding is basically a myth.
If you are pleased with the style make sure the movement is made in germany.
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.
Dabbing a few drops of clean oil on the area then restarting the pendulum should get the clock running again.
They are on average 7 to 8 feet long.
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.
Before reading on here s an important point.
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.
Future articles will focus on cuckoo wall and grandfather clocks.
To operate this clock first find a home for it on a shelf or mantle that does not shake or get bumped.
Ridgeway furniture company has been making grandfather clocks exclusively since 1960.
I took it down to paint the wall.
Four common reasons why a mechanical mantel clock stops.
Luckily the truth is that you can t over wind your clock.