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2013-05-19 Clocks, Watches - Centurion 35 Day Mantel Clock:

Okay, that is different from what I thought.  Were the two chime rods unscrewed or broken off?  Is it possible to send me a clear photo of the chime rods?  If so, please send to my shop email address below

2013-05-17 Clocks, Watches - Forestville Mantel Clock:

Jeff, as you face the clock, the left winding arbor is for the strike, the center is for the time and the right one is for the chime.  All should be wound until they are tight.  The right mainspring will

2013-05-17 Clocks, Watches - Centurion 35 Day Mantel Clock:

Jeff, I believe I understand what you are describing.  I have had a few of these clocks in my shop. The gong coil was not attached to the base and is attached with a single screw.  It sounds like the strike

2013-05-17 Clocks, Watches - Ridgeway grandfather clock:

The pendulum obviously needs to be longer. You can find the center of mass by laying the pendulum across your hand at the balance point. You will need 94cm from the top of the pendulum suspension spring

2013-05-17 Clocks, Watches - Ridgeway grandfather clock:

Your clock movement is a 94cm pendulum drop. That means from the top of the pendulum suspension to the center of mass is 94cm. To find the center of gravity; lay the pendulum across your hand and find