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      Rob M replied to the thread Options For Water Removal Bath.
      Sorry - still no info in your initial post but now I understand. You appear to agree that alcohol is the bath to use after a water...
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      Rob M replied to the thread 1920 Gilbert Mantel Clock.
      Pictures of 3 adjustable bobs. 2 will work on this clock the 3rd is just an example of the type. Again, how off is the time please.
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      Rob M replied to the thread Options For Water Removal Bath.
      Sorry - your initial post shows as just a big "a" and arrow symbol (failed amazon link?) with no narrative at all in your post. Can you...
    • Rob M
      Rob M replied to the thread Interesting Gong.
      Not sure I fully understand your questions. Per the picture the gong is inside a kitchen clock, correct? Why would you need video to...
    • Rob M
      Rob M replied to the thread 1920 Gilbert Mantel Clock.
      There are some bobs that allow you to adjust the length on the bob itself. How far off is the time?
    • Rob M
      Ive been of the opinion that rubbing alcohol (91% is the best I can easily find) is a good bath to remove water from a cleaned clock's...
    • Rob M
      Rob M replied to the thread How Can I Reduce Fire Hazard.
      Thanks Gmorse and Bruce - I will get the fire blanket and try not to worry so much.
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      Rob M replied to the thread How Can I Reduce Fire Hazard.
      No smoking but yes the occasional soldering with torch and soldering iron. Since the alchol is flamable and the cleaner's flameability...
    • Rob M
      I currently use 91% rubbing alcohol as a water removal rinse, then dry using an old hair dryer. I also use a cleaner (photo attached)...
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    • Rob M
      Not looking to hijack the thread but I expected more controversy on the ammonia versus non-ammonia question. Nice to see both points...
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      Rob M replied to the thread Runs Without Verge But Not With.
      Yes. The adjustment was all that was needed. I have worked on a number of clocks but only once before adjusted a verge and it seemed...
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      Rob M replied to the thread Runs Without Verge But Not With.
      Thanks everyone - it ran all night!
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      Rob M replied to the thread Runs Without Verge But Not With.
      Thanks you guys for looking this over and giving me ideas. Here is a 30 second video. With a bob on the pendulum the escape wheel...
    • Rob M
      Rob M replied to the thread Runs Without Verge But Not With.
      Best I could do was a short video since any longer was too large a file for my email. It appears to "try" to run but only for a second. --
    • Rob M
      Found this old works without a case. India.... The escape wheel runs like crazy without the verge but zero with. I was going to...
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