http://clockinfo.com/posts/212 Commentary about clock repair and clock history from Bill's Clockworks and ClockHistory.com Mon, 14 May 2012 23:42:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-13894 Seth Thomas Adamantine Clock Movement with Thin Time Mainspring Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:27:18 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-13894 [...] Strike mainspring: 3/4 x 0.0163 inch. (Unfortunately, I had to replace the strike mainspring because it had a rough action when nearly wound, typical of springs that may break soon. I used a new Merritt’s Antiques P-1956). [...] [...] Strike mainspring: 3/4 x 0.0163 inch. (Unfortunately, I had to replace the strike mainspring because it had a rough action when nearly wound, typical of springs that may break soon. I used a new Merritt’s Antiques P-1956). [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-13054 New Batch of P-1956 Clock Mainsprings Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:34:46 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-13054 [...] years ago, I wrote about the P-1956 mainspring from Merritt’s Antiques. This spring was ideal for many antique American [...] [...] years ago, I wrote about the P-1956 mainspring from Merritt’s Antiques. This spring was ideal for many antique American [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-8682 ClockInfo.com » Blog Archive » Mainsprings for a Gilbert 1880s Parlor Clock Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:42 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-8682 [...] (0.02 inch). Both springs were stiff and very hard to remove from the mainwheels. I installed new Merritt’s P-1956 mainsprings that are 3/4 by .0165 by 96 inches. They provide a good escapement action and striking [...] [...] (0.02 inch). Both springs were stiff and very hard to remove from the mainwheels. I installed new Merritt’s P-1956 mainsprings that are 3/4 by .0165 by 96 inches. They provide a good escapement action and striking [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-8454 ClockInfo.com » Blog Archive » Mainsprings for Sessions Black Mantel Clock Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:20:19 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-8454 [...] spring was 0.0178 inch thick. I replaced both with thinner mainsprings, Merritt’s Antiques P-1956, 0.0165 inch thick, to reduce future wear to the mainwheel teeth. The escapement takes an excellent [...] [...] spring was 0.0178 inch thick. I replaced both with thinner mainsprings, Merritt’s Antiques P-1956, 0.0165 inch thick, to reduce future wear to the mainwheel teeth. The escapement takes an excellent [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-7892 ClockInfo.com » Blog Archive » Escapement of New Haven Long Drop Movement Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:52:49 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-7892 [...] Time mainspring: The original time mainspring was broken, and measured 3/4 inch wide by 0.018 inch thick. The replacement is 3/4 by 0.0165 by 96 inches, Merritt’s P-1956. [...] [...] Time mainspring: The original time mainspring was broken, and measured 3/4 inch wide by 0.018 inch thick. The replacement is 3/4 by 0.0165 by 96 inches, Merritt’s P-1956. [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-6578 ClockInfo.com » Blog Archive » Seth Thomas Mahogany Adamantine clock, 4830 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:03:51 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-6578 [...] strong. The thinner one was replaced because it did not unwind smoothly. Both were replaced with Merritt’s P-1956 springs 3/4 inch wide x 0.0165 inch thick x 96 inches [...] [...] strong. The thinner one was replaced because it did not unwind smoothly. Both were replaced with Merritt’s P-1956 springs 3/4 inch wide x 0.0165 inch thick x 96 inches [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-6285 Bill Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:28:11 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-6285 I recommend the type listed in the post above (part number P-1956), available from Merritt's Antiques. There is a link to Merritt's in the post. I recommend the type listed in the post above (part number P-1956), available from Merritt’s Antiques. There is a link to Merritt’s in the post.

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-6282 Giovani Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:15:19 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-6282 I have an old 8 day ingraham mantle clock that needs both mainsprings replaced. Where can I find and buy two mainsprings and is there a certain kind I need to buy. Thank you I have an old 8 day ingraham mantle clock that needs both mainsprings replaced. Where can I find and buy two mainsprings and is there a certain kind I need to buy. Thank you

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-5199 ClockInfo.com » Blog Archive » Seth Thomas “Sentinel #10″ Tambour Mantel Clock Fri, 08 May 2009 12:32:03 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-5199 [...] This clock was a good example of original thin Seth Thomas mainsprings. The time mainspring is 3/4 inches wide and 0.0159 inches thick. It is in good condition and was retained in the clock. The strike mainspring was 0.0164 inches thick. I intended to keep it in the clock, but it broke after cleaning, so I installed a 3/4 inch wide, 0.0165 inches thick, and 96 inches long, Merritt’s Antiques part no. P-1956. [...] [...] This clock was a good example of original thin Seth Thomas mainsprings. The time mainspring is 3/4 inches wide and 0.0159 inches thick. It is in good condition and was retained in the clock. The strike mainspring was 0.0164 inches thick. I intended to keep it in the clock, but it broke after cleaning, so I installed a 3/4 inch wide, 0.0165 inches thick, and 96 inches long, Merritt’s Antiques part no. P-1956. [...]

]]> http://clockinfo.com/posts/212/comment-page-1#comment-3990 ClockInfo.com » Blog Archive » Sessions Tambour Mantel Clock, Made in 1938. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:39:42 +0000 http://clockinfo.com/posts/212#comment-3990 [...] The strike mainspring was a replacement that was too thick (0.018 inches). I replaced it with a spring 3/4 inch wide, 0.0165 inches thick, and 96 inches long, Merritt’s Antiques part no. P-1956; [...] [...] The strike mainspring was a replacement that was too thick (0.018 inches). I replaced it with a spring 3/4 inch wide, 0.0165 inches thick, and 96 inches long, Merritt’s Antiques part no. P-1956; [...]

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