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Beroz "Morbier" Clock, but not a Comtoise...

Hi Gang, I picked up this tall (7' 4") clock from Craigslist the other day. It was running, and knew it was modern, but was a little disappointing to not find a comtoise movement inside when I opened it up. However, it is a nice movement, albeit in need of a cleaning, with a night shutoff for...
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Jan 4, 2021
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Your Newest Clock Acquisition
Solved Removal of winding arbor stop gear retainer?

Hi Gang, Before I attack this job, is there a painless trick to remove the stop gear retainer clip on the winding arbors? Thanx in Advance, Rod
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Jan 4, 2021
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Clock Repair
Help Left over washer after reassembling Hermle 451 movement

Hi Gang, I just rebuilt my first Hermle 451. After reassembly, I have a leftover washer in my bag of hardware from outside the plates. It is a thin-ish brass washer of a bit over 3mm ID. I have no specific recollection of removing it, and he only thing I see of that diameter is the minute...
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Sep 26, 2020
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Clock Repair
Are the Schatz Jum 7 and 53 First Wheels the Same?

Hi Gang, I have a Schatz JUM 7 with a tragically bent first wheel and arbor. The barrel teeth and the second wheel seem to have survived intact, and I have wound and unwound it several times and the spring seems fine, as does the click; I'll have to open the barrel up and have a look. Does...
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: 400-Day & Atmos
Help Question on 'Chime Clock Repair' by Steven Conover

Hi Gang, The description of Chime Clock Repair by Steven Conover mentions that it includes a chapter on Jauch movements; Is it Heinz Jauch or Gebruder Jauch? Thanx in advance!
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- May 6, 2020
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Clock Repair
Advice on Herschede Windsor GF with Jauch chain movement

Hi Gang, I just aquired a Herschede #325 Windsor clock. It needs work, but it came with the door key. :D I have no experience with tall-case clocks except for fixing the chimes on my Father in Laws' Colonial, which, coincidentally, appears to have the same movement as this clock (it appears...
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Apr 29, 2020
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Clock Repair
Safe to Clean Pin Pallet Anchor In US Cleaner?

Hi Gang! Now that, thanks to the help I've received here, I can get my Haller carriage clock apart. :) I'm getting ready to actually clean it, Since it has pin-pallets, I wondered if it was safe to put the anchor in the ultrasonic cleaner; I'm concerned about the possibility of the pins...
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Mar 22, 2020
- Replies: 3
- Forum: 400-Day & Atmos
Haller carriage clock queries; remove face, and anchor pin angle?

Hello! I've been lurking here for years and finally decided to join. I appreciate all of the good information I've gotten here. :) I have a Haller miniature carriage clock (plate 1521) that appears to be in good condition (except for the cracked nylon pendulum fork, which I clamped and...
- Rod Schaffter
- Thread
- Mar 20, 2020
- Replies: 10
- Forum: 400-Day & Atmos