Rathbun bushing use

[Dlclocks]

I think I found a use for those pesky rathbun bushing we all have taken off movements and stuck in a drawer. I use them for a tiny but useful wall stabilizer on heavy door wall clocks. What do you think?

 

[harold bain]

DL, there is a good reason clock repairmen never throw anything away . Good use for an otherwise piece of scrap metal.

 

[shutterbug]

But really hard to solder onto the wood! :cyclops:

 

[bangster]

Put it into "Useful Hints & Tricks".

 

[Walesey]

I had got the impression that Rathburns were a historical "thing from the past", from "less enlightened" days, and were no longer used, but when I typed "Rathburn Bushings" into Google, it seems that a well known American clock company sold a pack of Rathburns on e-bay just last week. They are obviously still going strong! So, if you need some for those difficult wall stabiliser situations, I can tell you where to get them.

Cheers
Walesey

 

[moe1942]

Thread the holes and make two pointed thumb screws and you have a greater idea..I have some rathburns and will keep this in mind..