Gentlemen,
Been on this excellent forum many years ago for advice on the same Herschede Hall Clock c. 1915, 7 tube 2 weights, Westminster & Canterbury chimes.
Back again with a new issue and seeking advice.
1. The minute hand is held in place in it's proper position by a slotted cup washer with a tapered pin holding it in place. There is wiggle room in the minute hand enough to cause it to move inward (toward the face of the clock) and thus intersect (hang up) on the hour hand stopping the clock. I have placed a small slotted lock washer behind/under the cup washer and in front of the minute hand as a spacer. This is holding the minute hand firmly in place and properly spaced relative to the hour hand and plumb with the face of the clock. The clock is now back running with no issues (yet). Is this a reasonable solution to the issue, and/or is there a better approach? Can you recommend a source for replacement parts (cup washer & pin)?
2. Setting the beat - I have no electronic gizmo that you folks use to set the beat properly, however I do have good ears and an electronic metronome used for music applications as a jazz drummer. It is in beat to my ears, the metronome, and presently keeping time. Is there a different gadget available I should look into or is this sufficient?
3. We now live in New Bern, NC (coastal region), I've been unable to find a reliable horologist in the area to service the clock. It is time for a complete overhaul and likely some bushing work in a few areas. I do oil the bushings sparingly every 3-4 years with proper clock oil. Any recommendations from your NAWCC community nearby? (I can take the movement and weights/chimes sans case to a reputable shop for such bench work).
thanks in advance for your advice. I have downloaded pics of the clock and the movement issue #1 above.
Ron
Been on this excellent forum many years ago for advice on the same Herschede Hall Clock c. 1915, 7 tube 2 weights, Westminster & Canterbury chimes.
Back again with a new issue and seeking advice.
1. The minute hand is held in place in it's proper position by a slotted cup washer with a tapered pin holding it in place. There is wiggle room in the minute hand enough to cause it to move inward (toward the face of the clock) and thus intersect (hang up) on the hour hand stopping the clock. I have placed a small slotted lock washer behind/under the cup washer and in front of the minute hand as a spacer. This is holding the minute hand firmly in place and properly spaced relative to the hour hand and plumb with the face of the clock. The clock is now back running with no issues (yet). Is this a reasonable solution to the issue, and/or is there a better approach? Can you recommend a source for replacement parts (cup washer & pin)?
2. Setting the beat - I have no electronic gizmo that you folks use to set the beat properly, however I do have good ears and an electronic metronome used for music applications as a jazz drummer. It is in beat to my ears, the metronome, and presently keeping time. Is there a different gadget available I should look into or is this sufficient?
3. We now live in New Bern, NC (coastal region), I've been unable to find a reliable horologist in the area to service the clock. It is time for a complete overhaul and likely some bushing work in a few areas. I do oil the bushings sparingly every 3-4 years with proper clock oil. Any recommendations from your NAWCC community nearby? (I can take the movement and weights/chimes sans case to a reputable shop for such bench work).
thanks in advance for your advice. I have downloaded pics of the clock and the movement issue #1 above.
Ron
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