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Margaret in Wis

04-27-2005 16:00:42




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Have an old Gilbert mantle clock that I wish to clean and lubricate __ can anyone out there tell me how to do this ? Thank You Margaret




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T_Bone

04-28-2005 04:20:06




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Margaret in Wisconsin, 04-27-2005 16:00:42  
Hi Margaret,

In order for the clock mechanics to work freely, they need to be disassymbled, cleaned & lubed, put together then timed. About $20 from a National Clock and Pocket Watch Collector member in your area.

The staff ends and bearings get gumed along with the springs become lightly rusted that causes the gears and springs to slightly bind thus will not let the works run smoothly and not keep time correctly. It's not possible to clean the clock works correctly without disassymbling.

If you can not find a NCPWC member in your area, post back and I'll find one for you. My e-mail is active.

If your wanting to learn to do this yourself, I'll make up a cleaning list for you to follow. You will need to buy about $150 worth of tools, cleaning solution and a Ultrasonic cleaner. Great hobbie to get into tho, just expensive.

T_Bone

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farmerjohn

04-27-2005 20:00:07




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Margaret in Wisconsin, 04-27-2005 16:00:42  
I was told once to keep a running clock working well put a bottle cap with kerosene in it inside the clock cabinet and the fumes will keep the gears lubricated.



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MAC,IL

04-28-2005 06:38:41




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to farmerjohn, 04-27-2005 20:00:07  
Many, many years ago my dad used to take a small chicken feather, add a couple drops of "Coal oil" and leave it inside the case, we never had a clock repaired.



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Jim@concordfarms.

04-28-2005 08:16:39




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to MAC,IL, 04-28-2005 06:38:41  
That's exactly the way my Grandpa did it. I always had the job of going to the henhouse for the feather. Just call me clockfixer's apprentice. Jim.



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Jimont

04-28-2005 06:15:40




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to farmerjohn, 04-27-2005 20:00:07  
My FIL and his father before him , used the kerosene method to keep the family's mantel clock working. Clock dates from 1900.



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Dale in WV

04-27-2005 17:13:15




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Margaret in Wisconsin, 04-27-2005 16:00:42  
Depending on your perceived level of expertise in removing the works from the clock, and availability of parts cleaner, etc. Has it reached the point where the clock is damaged --won't run? Are the springs and essential movements intact?
I got a couple mantle clocks and wall clocks in the early 70's while in Europe. Removed the works, took it to the shop and ran it through the parts cleaner. Then -- lightly -- lubed it all. Maybe every few years have we re-oiled -- lightly -- the works. Still running fine. Wish I could include a .wav of the chimes.
I did ship one back that during the journey lost a security pin and all the works were jumbled. Took that one to a clock repairman.

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Margaret from Wisconsin

04-27-2005 18:23:37




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Dale in WV, 04-27-2005 17:13:15  
Dale --- Clock is working but after winding sometimes the spring sticks --- do you have an idea what to clean it with and what you lube with ? I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me Thank You Margaret



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Margaret from Wisconsin

04-27-2005 18:21:16




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Dale in WV, 04-27-2005 17:13:15  
Dale --- Clock is working but after winding sometimes the spring sticks --- do you have an idea what to clean it with and what you lube with ? I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me Thank You Margaret



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Dale in WV

04-28-2005 16:43:39




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Margaret from Wisconsin, 04-27-2005 18:21:16  
Margaret - I think T_Bone is steering you right. Assuming you have something of a keepsake, if you can get your clock serviced for less than $50.00 it would be well worth the investment.



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greenmech

04-27-2005 19:08:28




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 Re: OT: mantle clock cleaning in reply to Margaret from Wisconsin, 04-27-2005 18:21:16  
You could try Nitro Force spray cleaner. Can buy this at a hobby store. My son uses it on his remote controlled cars. Leaves no residue. Lube your clock with clock oil or maybe 3 in 1 oil. Good luck. Ron Mn.



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