I am finally getting around to working on my "To Do" list.
I have a nice old French Swinging Mystery clock. I just finished cleaning and lubricating the movement and was wondering if anyone could help me with the following questions as this is my first time working on one of these:
1) How do you set them in beat? Do you adjust the crutch like a normal mantle clock? Mine seems to be very finicky.
2) How far back and forth are they supposed to swing? I imagine this varies by clock and maker, but thought I would ask.
3) The rear half of my upper ball has a small indentation about the diameter of a nickle. Is there supposed to be a counter weight mounted there? If so, how much should it weigh. I think a counter weight would legnthen the distance the clock swings back and forth.
4) Is there anything I should do to adjust the suspension springs? Mine needed to be replaced and I think I did it properly however any tips would be appreciated. Length, thickness, etc.
Thank you for your help.
Michael
I have a nice old French Swinging Mystery clock. I just finished cleaning and lubricating the movement and was wondering if anyone could help me with the following questions as this is my first time working on one of these:
1) How do you set them in beat? Do you adjust the crutch like a normal mantle clock? Mine seems to be very finicky.
2) How far back and forth are they supposed to swing? I imagine this varies by clock and maker, but thought I would ask.
3) The rear half of my upper ball has a small indentation about the diameter of a nickle. Is there supposed to be a counter weight mounted there? If so, how much should it weigh. I think a counter weight would legnthen the distance the clock swings back and forth.
4) Is there anything I should do to adjust the suspension springs? Mine needed to be replaced and I think I did it properly however any tips would be appreciated. Length, thickness, etc.
Thank you for your help.
Michael