I have a nice Poole clock that has started to make creaks. With each swing of the pendulum, it emits a unpleasent soft "creak". Since the pendulum beats rather quickly in this clock, it is most annoying.
Inside the case is a warning "Do Not Oil the Clock".
Certainly the makers knew that which was best for their clocks. That they were serious can be no question, there are no oil sinks provided in the plates.
My guess is the piviots of the pendulum "crutch" are the source. Now this clock only impulses when it needs more energy. It seems that it is impulsing more often than it used to. Therefore it appears that the movement does need some oil
Everything looks clean and bright. No rust or deterioration.
Have any of you come across a creaking Poole?
Thanks!
Henry Weiland
Inside the case is a warning "Do Not Oil the Clock".
Certainly the makers knew that which was best for their clocks. That they were serious can be no question, there are no oil sinks provided in the plates.
My guess is the piviots of the pendulum "crutch" are the source. Now this clock only impulses when it needs more energy. It seems that it is impulsing more often than it used to. Therefore it appears that the movement does need some oil

Everything looks clean and bright. No rust or deterioration.
Have any of you come across a creaking Poole?
Thanks!
Henry Weiland