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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Opinions (guesses) as to What Might Have Been?.It's not uncommon in manufacturing to drill holes for accessories in every piece you make. Then if the consumer want's finials the...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Opinions (guesses) as to What Might Have Been?.Those holes don't appear to have ever been used for anything. If there was ever finials there I believe the top would have round...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Opinions (guesses) as to What Might Have Been?.I don't believe anything that small has come off. It just looks like rub marks from handling.
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Richard Fennel bracket clock, lots to do.Any refinishing should start with chemically removing the old finish. Sanding tends to remove the finish on the surface and leaves what...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread IBM 35 Master Clock Electrical Connections.It wasn't the safety ground I was referring to. In that day there was only two wires for single phase110 circuit and only the hot lead...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Seth Thomas Electric Mantle Clock Fiberglass Transmission Wheel.To me the gear appears to be made from phenolic resin. It's actually depending on the cloth fibers inside of it for strength. I don't...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread IBM 35 Master Clock Electrical Connections.To me it doesn't look like it's wired right. I've never seen anything which the neutral wire was fused. Instead I think since the...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Full Restoration of Colonial Manufacturing Co/Winterhalder/HWN Grandfather Clock....The hinges, they do still make the type. I don't know the size you need but check out SOSS hinges. They range in size from very tiny to...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread What causes this?.I wasn't worried about myself removing a broken spring, I had just done that with no issue. Damage to the movement is another issue, I...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread History Welch Reg #6 Case/Wood parts.I looked again at the picture in your first post and made a sketch of what I think the missing bottom piece looked like. I then when...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread What causes this?.The line you are seeing is rust or whatever corrosion is on the spring. Cleaned off there is no line. If I were repairing the movement...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Chains fall off.I guess I'm just showing my ignorance, I only have experience with two modern movements. The movement I have you could remove the weight...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Chains fall off.On mine the weight will stop when it reaches the bottom of the case long before the other end reaches the movement. I wouldn't want to...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Long shot on repair!!.Do you have any woodworking skills? It wouldn't be difficult to mortise the opening for the movement to accept a larger movement. It...
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SSteve Neul replied to the thread Removing 100 year old Glazing?.On a loose window I have also set up a straightedge and used a router to remove glazing. At least you can control where the router...
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