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Expert Profile: John Newman

Expertise:  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.
One of my greatest accomplishments was traveling to China to assist a clock factory in building clocks to the standards which we required. With the proper specifications and quality control, some beautiful clock cases were built. The factory people from the wood carvers to the plant manager were very congenial, friendly and I left a lot of wonderful friends when I returned from my trips.

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What do you like about this subject?  There are so many different types of clocks that one runs up on a different one each day. But I think that the most important aspect of my business is meeting the people that are the clock owners. They have such facinating stories about their clocks. However, the greatest satisfaction is bringing an old, worn out clock back to life.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Along with my demanding work in repairing and restoring clocks, I hope to start an introductory hands-on clock repair course.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Some of the early clocks were long term used for noting planting times for agriculture, later for timing tides so ships could successfully leave and enter harbors, and so monks could time their vigils in the night. Now the most accurate clock is the cesium atomic waterfall clock whis is accurate to 1 billionth of a second per day!
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you have been so helpful to me as i have asked you a question before and it solved my problem THANK YOU VERY MUCH
(Linda on 12/01/08)
Thank you so much! John Newman gave us the information we needed in a very timely fashion. His explanation and guess that I meant inches (not feet)
(Mary on 11/29/08)
John, thnks for your quick reply and for your help. The clock keeps good time-just doesn't chime as it should. Guess we will just have to live with th
(daniel on 12/01/08)
Great Answers
(Charles on 11/28/08)
Thanks for the info. I will now ponder what to do.
(Bob on 11/26/08)
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Recent Answers from John Newman
2008-12-02  mechanism leveling w/cabinet George, it always helps to know the model of the movement to better understand the mechanism. But let's try it as is. First, the clock should be approximately level to look good in the room. Second...
2008-12-01  Grandfather Clock cleaning Edward, you're welcome. Now that you are familiar with the field cleaning and lubricating procedure, you should be comfortable with it. If you want to service it once a year, that's fine. If a clock...
2008-11-30  Grandfather Clock cleaning Edward, good job on the work you have done! If the bushings are worn and the clock is running, it will run until the pivots jam in the pivots, the wheels (gears) jam or separate enough to let go and damage...
2008-11-30  how to run down the chime feature Linda, I am sure this is an Asian clock. Striking clocks have a part called a gathering pallet which has a pin on it to lift a rack that counts the hours. It is probable that this pin has broken. This...
2008-11-30  Hermle 0340-020 adjusting the time and chimes When you say it is about the right speed, did you do the adjustment? The reason I ask is that you ask what is the proper way to adjust the time. Did you not just do that? Let me know. Also you want...
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