How To Fix An Overwound Regulator Clock
How to unwind an overwound clock.
How to fix an overwound regulator clock. If its a big clock and you are not confident then get somebody quite strong and mechanically minded to do this for you. Apply a small drop of oil on the nut holding the hands to keep them from sticking. How do we fix it. This is the basis for this clock myth that continues to cause concern in amateur horologists.
It is a common misconception that clocks can be over wound. We then determine if we can clean and lubricate it or if we have to replace it. I have a look a t a clock for a friend of my wifes. Enroll in the free clock repair basics course.
Understanding the mechanics of your cherished time piece will help you fix problems that can occur without having to drag the clock to a repair specialist. The clock is in a state of full power. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Instead most clock owners don t wind the clock enough because they re worried they will wind it too tightly and that will be the end of the long running piece.
Is the clock over wound. We have special tools and equipment here in our repair shop for handling all sizes of mainsprings. Her other half overwound it. When a clock is fully wound either the mainspring is in its tightest state or the weight is drawn up to the top.
Tick tock productions antique clock repair courses home page. Carefully replace the housing into the body of the clock closing the back and reattaching the hands to the face. If your pendulum clock has lost its best beat you can get it back in time with a bit of beat education and simple tools. 2 dip a 12mm paintbrush in rubbing alcohol and slowly brush it over the pinion teeth and pivots.
The same method can be applied to almost all other mechanical clocks. Although this doesn t sound too terrible a clock is meant to run at full throttle. Apply new clock oil to the gears one drop at a time so as not to over lubricate any areas.