http://clockinfo.com Commentary about clock repair and clock history (with some tidbits on web site development) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:22:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en An article about the Westclox factory in Scotland was just added to the ClockHistory.com web site. This factory produced over 50 million clocks in its lifetime. Many of these clocks are still around today, and can easily be found on Internet auction sites. See ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/241 I am selling some of my surplus Westclox and other alarm clocks, and parts, and other items on eBay. For most of the clocks I sell, I take pictures of the movement and case lettering, for inclusion in the Clock History database I am working on. See my items for sale ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/204 A recent repair job on a Kundo oval base 400 day clock reminded me that the upper suspension block must fit properly in the saddle. I cleaned the movement and replaced the suspension spring. It did not need any pivot polishing. After assembly, the clock ran, but the pendulum made a ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/240 In 1984, my friend Richard Tjarks and I published the "Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide" to go along with the display of Westclox clocks and watches at the NAWCC National Convention in Indianapolis. I have added recent research findings and more material to the guide, and it ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/239 About 1880, a fine Ansonia Regulator A, time only with calendar, was purchased for an office. The clock was enjoyed by many descendants of the original owner. It was well maintained, and always gave good service. In the late 1990's, the clock was taken to a repair shop, and the ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/214 1) Early Golden Hour clocks (made around 1953 and 1954) don't use nylon pads to support the rotating gear ring. Instead, they have three slightly raised metal areas. When these wear down, the friction increases and can cause the clock to be unreliable. On 3-31-08 I repaired one ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/236 I overhauled the movement of this clock recently. One of the teeth on the escape wheel was too short, so I inserted a new tooth. Both mainsprings are original Seth Thomas mainsprings that measure 0.0165 inch thick. The strike speed is adequate, but I wouldn't want the mainspring to be much ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/225 When the Big Ben alarm clock was introduced in 1908, one of its important features was that the entire back of the case was the bell. This made the alarm ring louder and deeper than other alarm clocks of the time, which had a small bell on the top. When ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/222 Merritt's Antiques has a new 3/4 inch by 0.0165 inch by 96 inch mainspring for American clocks. It is part no. P-1956, currently selling for $7.00 each individually (quantity discounts are available). It is a higher quality, American made version of their P-1496 that I have blogged about earlier. I bought ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/212 Daylight Saving Time in the USA officially starts Sunday March 9, 2008 at 2:00 a.m. You will need to set your clocks forward one hour. I recommend doing this before you go to bed on Saturday night (March 8th). On the vast majority of clocks, it is okay to set the ... http://clockinfo.com/posts/211