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Kenneth SaundersU.S.
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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 36 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner | |
William J PerkinsU.S.
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can respond to all questions regarding clock repair. (mechanical clocks only, no quartz or electric) specializes in museum quality restorations. | |
Hans BoerNetherlands
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All questions about Kundo electronic clocks | |
Michael RadiU.S.
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Clock repair and clock parts questions | |
Melvin MillsU.S.
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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks. | |
Harold WilliamsonU.S.
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Clock Repair or clock restoration. Antique American, 400 day, cuckoo, European, Authorized Howard Miller and Ridgeway service center. Also do case restorations in keeping with the age of the clock. I make house calls up to about 150 miles from Mebane,NC for tall clocks and special situations. | |
Michael PorterU.S.
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any question on Ithaca calendar clocks, or general clock repair. | |
John NewmanU.S.
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Because of the variations of clock values throughout the world, and particularly the lack of data on modern production clocks, I regret that I CANNOT DETERMINE CLOCK VALUES. ALSO, WATCHES ARE NOT MY FIELD. However, I can advise the clock owner on proper maintenance of a clock to keep it running, small corrections and adjustments and how to move a clock without damaging it. I can also advise on obtaining parts for clocks. It helps if you can send any information on the clock movement which is usually found on the back plate of the movement. I have been involved in building, repairing and restoring clocks for about 30 years and was plant engineer in the mid 90's and later operations and engineering consultant at Emperor Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama. I now have my own clock shop. | |
Martin MeyerU.S.
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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com |
Hello Don, There is no safe way to clean a Asian clock without tearing it down and releasing power on the mainsprings. I caint warn you enough not to take the plates apart, only a qualified clocksmith
I think the electric cord you are looking for is the same size as those used on old kitchen appliances (waffle irons, toasters, etc..) I have found them at Goodwill and Salvation Army stores. The other
Gerry, I think the floating balance is the standard one that was used on most clocks of that nature. It is correct that the company that manufactured these floating balances is no longer in business.
Steven, Here is what I can tell you for sure. The watch is a private label watch. That means that they had a manufacturer make the watch but put the Thos J Thomas watch co. name on it. The watch
Ron, I just send you an answer, but I received a note from Allexperts that said it did not send. For the Herschede, I have included below, my standard instructions on diagnosing a clock not running
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