Special thanks to bangster, Richmccarty, specop, shutterbug, terofpa, Hayson, R. Croswell, Scottie-TX, RJSoftware, and all members of the NAWCC message board for helping to compile this information. Also special thanks to ebay member pats-clocks1960 for information from the British front.
Thanks to Bruce Alexander and Bangster for updating this list 8/20/20
Resources
Recommend adding each of these to your bookmarks and become familiar with them. Remember that everything on the Internet is copyright. Don't forget you need permission for non-personal use and reproduction.
These companies carry a wide range of tools, parts, and supplies that cover most needs. Suggest you order a catalog from each business listed. This gives you an instant directory to parts and provides a reminder of where you have already checked. Most suppliers do not have adequate web sites. Also be sure to cruise around all these web sites when you have time. Many of them link to documentation, books, and other free resources that are invaluable!
These companies specialize in one type or arena of clock repair. You will only need to engage these businesses if you are working within their specialty.
Tools & Shop Supplies
These businesses primarily carry tools and supplies that are specific or very useful to clock repair. Exceptional products noted in review blocks. Many of these companies carry a broader stock so be sure to check them out yourself.
These companies offer specific services that you might find useful.
Please post corrections and add vendors that would improve the clock community as a whole. Please avoid adding businesses that exist on the other AWCI and NAWCC lists unless they add something very distinct like a service or tool that can't be gotten anywhere else. Be sure to include a review. 
Thanks to Bruce Alexander and Bangster for updating this list 8/20/20
Resources
Recommend adding each of these to your bookmarks and become familiar with them. Remember that everything on the Internet is copyright. Don't forget you need permission for non-personal use and reproduction.
- NAWCC Businesses and Horological Sites by Region
Business Search
Review: Between the NAWCC Member Links and the NAWCC business directory you should be able to locate almost every clock supply and repair business that is a NAWCC member. This is a great resource to lookup local clock related businesses and also to refer moving customers to.
- AWCI Watch and Clock Makers Referral Directory
Watch-clock-makers.org | Site about watches
Review: Similar to the NAWCC directories above but maintained by the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute.
- BHI Professional Register
BHI Accredited Repairers : British Horological Institute
Review: Similar to the above two directories but maintained by the British Horological Institute Limited. Best viewed with Internet Explorer, lists GradBHI, CMBHI, MBHI and FBHI.
- The Horological Foundation
Antique Clocks, Watches and Barometers. (Antike Uhren, Antieke klokken, Horlogerie Ancienne)
Review: International hotlist of horological parts and service providers.
- Bill's Clockworks: Clock Operating Instructions
Clock Operating Instructions from Bill's Clockworks
Review: These are checklists for setting up, operating, and adjusting various types of clocks in your home. Bill's Clockworks also sells and repairs clocks if you browse the site.
- Tick Tock Productions
Clock repair & watch Repair DVD and online video courses for antique watches clocks.
Review: Training videos for various clock repairs and cleaning techniques. Videos start at beginner level and increase to very advanced levels. Turn here when asking "What is the perfect tool for this job?" or "What's the right way?"
- W.R. Smith's Instructional Videos
DVD | WR Smith Clocks
- David Goodman's THIS OLD CLOCK (book)
Available from Amazon.
Review: good repair book for beginners. Focus is mainly American clocks> Good alternative or supplement to the dvd course, Clock Repair I & II by Tick Tock Productions. Also available VHS and DVD lessons on " The Recoil Escapement" and "Countwheel Striking".
- About Time Clockmaking
www.abouttime-clockmaking.com
David LaBounty's site is full of helpful repair tips, with instructional dvd's and online classes. Great site for beginners and experts alike.
- Mark Headrick's website, Abbey Clocks
www.abbeyclock.com/
Instructional site with many great hints to repairing specific clocks. Worth the trip.
- CousinsUK list of Hermle movements with parts diagrams
Document Downloads
- NAWCC-Board Shellac Tutorial
Shellac tutorials
Review: Posted by craig regarding cutting and using shellac to restore a clock.
These companies carry a wide range of tools, parts, and supplies that cover most needs. Suggest you order a catalog from each business listed. This gives you an instant directory to parts and provides a reminder of where you have already checked. Most suppliers do not have adequate web sites. Also be sure to cruise around all these web sites when you have time. Many of them link to documentation, books, and other free resources that are invaluable!
- Timesavers
Welcome to TimeSavers | Worldwide distributor of clock parts and repair material
Review: Broad selection of clock parts and tools. Specialty items are usually limited to American clock types. Order a catalog $3. On-Line catalog and shopping is available.
- Merritts™ Antiques Inc.
http://www.merritts.com
Review: Offers good deals on movements, tools, and supplies. Keep eyes open and check often. Grab the newsletters and the catalog $3.
- Meadows & Passmore
http://www.m-p.co.uk
Review: UK-based with extensive supplies. Parts for French, German, English, etc. clocks. On-Line catalog is available and touch-tone phone ordering system. Order or download the catalog. Website has lots of additional links and documentation to look through. Here is one for calculating a French clock's pendulum length using the numbers on the movement: M & P French Clock Pendulum Length calculator
- Cousins UK
Clock Watch parts batteries jewellery findings Tools Equipment
Review: UK-based compare with M&P. Source for books and documentation. Parts for Kieninger, Luxor, Mauthe, and Westclox to name a few. Freight by signature required on US shipments will cost extra but likely to reach you safely. Order the catalog:it is listed under Books & Catalogs/Practical & General Interest (free + overseas shipping).
- Ronell Clock Company
Ronell Clock Company
Review: Compare with Timesavers. Less comprehensive inventory; often lower prices. No minimum-order charge.
- Finding King
FindingKing
Review: Very useful site. Try finding your items here to compare prices or just browse around. Eg- $50 movements. No catalog available.
- Dashto Horological Services
http://www.dashto.com
Review: Used & New inventory of parts, tools, books, and supplies available via Credit Card or Paypal. On-line only, check site often. Catalog does not apply; no regular inventory.
- Norkro
Clock Parts Wholesale | Norkro Clock Company
Review: Clock parts at wholesale prices. Lots of problems with web site. No catalog available.
- H & W Perrin Company Ltd
PERRIN- Canada's leading supplier for watch, clock and jewellery parts
email: sales@perrin.on.ca
Canadian clock and watch parts supplier located in Toronto, Ontario
Phone # 1-800-387-5117 catalogue available
- H.S. Walsh & Sons
www.hswalsh.com
clock and barometer parts, jewellers tools, catalogue available, helpful staff
UK location
- Mile Hi Clock Supplies
http://www.milehiclocksupplies.com
Review: Manufacturers of the Keystone Clockmakers Tools. Includes depthing, bushing/staking, and mainspring winder tools.
- Otto Frei
Shopping
Small precision files; most kinds of jeweler's tools
- McMaster Hardware
http://www.mcmaster.com/
Carries an incredible inventory of hardware items, including screws, nuts, and everything else3
- R&N Horological U.K.
R & N Horological Watch and Clockmakers Tools
- Yorkshire clock builders
Distributing clock movements and clock parts worldwide
- Selva Clock Supplies (Germany)
Selva Shop
Complete line of clock supplies & related materials.
Specialized Clock SuppliersThese companies specialize in one type or arena of clock repair. You will only need to engage these businesses if you are working within their specialty.
- Al Bodrie Neon Clocks Specializes in Neon Clocks www.alboco.us
Phone # 248-240-9155
- Clockworks
Clock Parts / Clock Movements - Experts are here to help - Clockworks
Review: Clock kits and related movements. Check if about to clean or repair a modern movement or a kit--they might have an "upgrade". Large stock of Hermle. Reports of not returning support calls.
- Black Forest Imports
http://blackforestimports.com/
Review: Specialized in cuckoos and Hermle.
- C-clips and e-clips
Hardware | Associated Electrics
- [Clock Prints
https://www.klockit.com/all-departments/clock-dials.html
Review: A limited selection of pre-made replacement clock faces that come on high quality paper.
- Horolovar
Horolovar Home Page
(740-277-7083) email horolovar@gmail.com
Chris Nimon, owner.
PO box 942, Lancaster, Ohio 43130-0942
Review: 400-day & torsion clock parts & supplies
- Butterworth Clocks
http://www.butterworthclocks.com/index.html
Review: Specializes in complete movements and conversions. Cuckoo movements.
"butterworth" user name & password login
- Frankenmuth Clock Company
Shop Clocks Online | Online Clock Store | Frankenmuth
Review: Cuckoo, ku-ku, coo coo, and koo-koo, clocks and parts.
- Wardle Clock materials
High quality British manufactured clock spares,clock parts & materials.
Review: Source for quality Fusee, English, and French clocks. Especially English longcase material.
- OLD FEZZIWIG
Old-Fezziwig's Clocks and Parts | eBay Stores
Review: Reproduction clock parts; Seth Thomas, Howard etc. Parts for collectible military firearms, Lionel trains other collectibles.
- Glass domes
Welcome to Glass Domes - Antique Glass Domes
- Glass Service
AA Glass Service, Clock Glass for all clocks
2920 9th Street North
(Dr. M L King Jr. St. No.
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 822-4400
aaglassservice@yahoo.com
AA Glass Service <- Facebook link
- Eric Hansen, Hand Beveling and Unique Glass Work
11 Heather Lane
Novato, CA 94947
erchansen@gmail.com
(415) 756-0805
- Electrical cords and supplies
Lamp Parts - Lighting Parts - Chandelier Parts | Grand Brass Lamp Parts - Home | Grand Brass Lamp Parts, LLC.
Modern & vintage-style plugs and cords, including cloth-covered, twisted, etc.
Vintage wiring supplies, plugs, etc.
Cloth-Covered Wire from Sundial Wire
- DUTCH clock parts supplier
Luitzen Tasma,
Hoofdweg 52,
NL - 8383 EH Nijensleek
Nederland
Tel: 0031-521-383 800 (Nijensleek is just near to Steenwijk)
They have also a website (valutaklokken.nl) which shows their full production catalog and also an email address (friese@klokonderdelen.nl)
- Thru-Carpet Spikes for Stabilizing Tall Case Clocks
Parts Express
super-toe-spike-set-4-pcs--240-730
These businesses primarily carry tools and supplies that are specific or very useful to clock repair. Exceptional products noted in review blocks. Many of these companies carry a broader stock so be sure to check them out yourself.
- Homestead Finishing
Replace with https://www.shellacshack.com/
Review: The best source for shellac--look under finishes. Cut your own or buy liquid. Homestead-brand liquid form is available concentrated with a shelf life of one year while Zinsser-brand has a three year shelf life but we have reports of the can leaking. Also available are all supplies needed for cutting your own shellac. Be sure to pickup what you need. - Rockler Woodworking & Hardware
Woodworking Tools, Hardware, DIY Project Supplies & Plans - Rockler
Review: Excellent source for Zinsser shellac and other woodworking supplies and hardware. Many local stores, on-line shopping, and mail-order catalog available. Blogs on the website are useful for woodworkers. - McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr
Review: Go here to get metal and plastic materials. They also have Lab/Office Supplies, Plumbiing, Ducting, HVAC, Electrical, Tools, Machinery, and other Raw Materials. - CASWELL
http://www.caswellplating.com
Review: Supplies to maintain metal and antique finishes. The Plug n Plate will spot-repair any damaged metal surface you have for about $40. Consider gold, silver, brass, and copper on clocks. Forums are available on this site for any questions regarding metal finishing. - Rio Grande
Rio Grande Jewelry Supply
Review: The best source for jewelers tools in the US. Compare with Sutton Tools in the UK. Getting started requires that you submit for a new account and wait 24-hours for a customer service representative to contact you before you can sign-in to the website or order a free catalog. Worth the trouble. On-line shopping available. - Gesswein
Gesswein | Precision Tools & Equipment
Review: High-end jeweler tools and supplies in the US. Order the catalog if you are looking for a new edge or developing a new technique. Website must be viewed with Internet Explorer or you stick on the front page. Non-IE users: 1-800-243-4466.
- Talas
Bookbinding Materials & Archival Supplies for Conservation | TALAS
hardware, fasteners, lots of interesting products for clock restoration. - New Life Wood Conditioners
Antique Furniture Restoration Supplies New Life Wood Conditioners
Review: New Life Furniture Masque is highly recommended for cleaning without damaging the finish. Safe for cleaning a shellac base. - Skidmore's
http://www.skidmores.com
Review: Natural treatments for leather and wood. Contains beeswax. Skidmore's Wood Finish Cleaner is recommended for cleaning delicate finishes such as French-polish with a Shellac base. - Briwax
http://www.briwax.com
Review: A natural wax made from beeswax. Very old recipe since 1860 tested and works great to wax over and protect old finishes. Apply after cleaning to get a shine and protective coat. - DecalPaper.com
https://www.micromark.com/White-Decal-Paper-Ink-Jet-Printer
Review: Use waterslide decal paper to create decals to repair ruined dials from digital recreations. Digital recreations can come from scanned dials or photographs. Consider making a digital backup dial before using a resilvering kit. - Mumford Micro Systems
http://www.bmumford.com
Review: Inventor of the Microset precision clock and watch timer. Buy directly for the latest version and extra features. - Mile Hi Clock Supplies
http://www.milehiclocksupplies.com
Review: Manufacturers of the Keystone Clockmakers Tools. Includes depthing, bushing/staking, and mainspring winder tools. - J M Wilde
http://www.j-m-w.co.uk
Review: Manufacturer of special and traditional tools/parts for the clock and watch maker. - Vandyke Restorers
http://www.vandykes.com/
Restoration supplies for woodworkers, homeowners, and antique restorers - Nick's Fonts
www.nicksfonts.com
himself@nicksfonts.com
Review: Nick is available for contract to recreate any font you provide samples of. Restore multiple identical clocks in a snap or digitally recreate an extremely rare dial or label before it fades away completely. Website also has hundreds of existing deco and nouveau fonts that may match the writing on you clock dial or labels - Timekeepers Workbench
http://www.timekeepersworkbench.com
Review: Gear cutters and tech info on wheel cutting. - Columbia Organ Leathers
https://www.columbiaorgan.com/columbia-leather-home/#
915 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512
800-4237003 or 717-684-2108
Review:Genuine leather materials for any clock that requires leather parts (Cuckoo, organ, trumpeter, etc) If not sure of your requirements consult with an expert before ordering. They have many, many choices to pick from and material thickness can be critical to proper clock operation. - Sherline Products Inc.
http://www.sherline.com/
3235 Executive Ridge, Vista, California 92081-8527
1-800-541-0735 or 1-760-727-5857
Review: Tabletop and benchtop precision manual and cnc lathes, cnc milling machines, and machine shop accessories for light industrial and home shop use. - The Morgan Pivot Polisher
http://morganpivotpolisher.com/
877-844-0823 Ask for the Clockbug
Review: Automated pivot polishing and burnishing machine - Ball and Ball Antique Hardware Reproduction and Restorations
https://ballandball.com/custom-orders/
463 W. Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA 19341-2705
Sales and special works 800-257-3711 or customer service 610-363-7330
Review:If they don't already have your hardware needs in stock they can repair or create from scratch - Fendley and Cox
www.fendley-cox.com/
1530 Etain Street, Irving, TX 75060
972-986-7698
Review: Wheel and pinion cutting service - Accu Machine and Tool
370 New Road, Normandy, Tenn. 37360
931-857- 3612 Ask for Brent Hitt.
Makes the new Ollie Baker mainspring winders. Call for parts or service. - Plating:
http://providenceplating.com/ - MuggyWeld
Material for repairing pot metal castings, etc.
- The Dial House
http://www.dialhouse.net
Review: The best place to send a dial that is damaged and needs expertly refinished. Not too expensive. - Beatrice Niemann Dial Restorations
bea3nie@gmail.com
142 Lost Horse Lane
Hendersonville, NC
28739
(828) 778 0870
- ACA Paper Restoration, Inc.
https://acapaperrestoration.com/
Review: ACA Paper Restoration, Inc. handles both the restoration and conservation of works on paper. Possibly a place to have a paper dial restored. - Arlington Books
http://www.arlingtonbooks.com
Review: Who is Tran Duy Ly?? never heard of him...
.... if you haven't this is a must visit site.
- Paragon Electronics - Ultrasonics Sales & Service
http://www.paragonultrasonics.com
Jeff Parigian
6861 SW 196 Ave. #404, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33332
(954) 434-8191 Fax: (954) 434-8385
paragonfla@bellsouth.net
• Lonestar Technical Services
http://www.ultrasonicrepair.com
210-651-4006 Bracken, Texas
- Ithaca Calendar Clocks
http://www.ithacacalendarclocks.com
607-387-7104
Joel Warren is a master carver who can make those hard to find finials and other carved case parts and mouldings.
- Atmos Bellows Repair
Kitztech - Jeff Kitz
http://www.kitztech.com/bellows.htm
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