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LarryAC replied to the thread Bells, gongs and chimes - what goes where?.Ken, thanks. That's what I was looking for. Is the alarm bell screwed directly to the case or is there a washer or standoff behind... -
LarryAC replied to the thread Bells, gongs and chimes - what goes where?.Not entirely, but I appreciate the tip. I don't have a reference as to where the gong and bell were located in the case. I've seen...
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I recently restored this, what I think to be, Ansonia Africa clock. The clock was incomplete and in pieces when I bought it. With the...
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LarryAC replied to the thread Surprised myself - sucessful Kitchen clock preservation/restoration.I cut in at each end of the chip with a dovetail saw and used sharp woodworking chisels to carefully shape the chipped area to be flat...
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LarryAC replied to the thread How do these two pieces align - Ansonia mantle movement.RC, I agree. I plan to try and replace the pin. At the very least to see if it makes a difference.
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LarryAC replied to the thread How do these two pieces align - Ansonia mantle movement.It's hard to say. There might be what could be witness marks from a prior pin having been there. I'm still testing it, but it seems...
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LarryAC replied to the thread How do these two pieces align - Ansonia mantle movement.The strike train lock up was because I had what I think is the warning/lifting level that is between the plates incorrectly installed. I...
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LarryAC replied to the thread How do these two pieces align - Ansonia mantle movement.Thanks. I have the clock back together and I did find a photo that somewhat showed how the pins on the GP lined up with the pins on...
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I took a tons of photos before I disassembled the movement, but I failed to take one showing how this gathering pallet piece aligns with...
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LarryAC replied to the thread Tooth replacement - I might need help.I think I did it! Here's the final product. I have a little more polishing up to make it look nicer and it's not perfect, but it's my...
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LarryAC replied to the thread Ansonia Bim Bam rod repair or replacement.Thanks for the advice. I didn't drill out the anchor piece. I just drilled down into the brass rod, so the hole should be fine. I...
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I'm restoring an older Ansonia mantle clock that has what I think it called a bim bam gong. The problem is one of the rods was broken...
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LarryAC replied to the thread How to make a dovetail for replacing a wheel tooth.A wonderful tutorial, and interesting alternative approaches. The suspension spring tips were particularly helpful.
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LarryAC replied to the thread Tooth replacement - I might need help.Thanks for the both of the links to the tutorial, and the suggestions on the file and next steps with fitting the slug and soldering. I...
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LarryAC replied to the thread Tooth replacement - I might need help.I got the first step done tonight. I got a little far to the left with the left cut and I can't get the corner of the right cut pointy...
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