Aug 11, 2012 · If a clock is run under normal conditions, it will fail in 25-30 years. (Wink, Wink) If you are intent in cleaning the clock movement and then oiling it, the movement should be disassembled. If …

May 7, 2008 · Hi, Being a relatively new collector to pocket watches and vintage wrist watches is it possible to lubricate a pocket or wrist watch without disassembly, Except for the removal of the …

May 15, 2012 · I am a newbee in clock repair. I am working on a Franz Hermle 340-020. I cleaned it with altrasonic. When I oil it, shoud I oil the chime links and levers as well as the spindels.

Oct 12, 2016 · I was given a mantel clock that was just cleaned, but not oiled, and reassembled by the previous owner. Oiling the pivot holes is no problem, but I would like to know if it is possible to …

Nov 29, 2024 · I inherited a Seth Thomas grandfather clock I have been a clock lover and on a few occasions I have fixed a few clocks by blowing out an oiling them. I know a little but very little and …

Feb 17, 2016 · There are quite a few threads on this board about cleaning and oiling that should be read before you try it. Without the proper oilers you will likely put too much oil on the parts and cause …

Jun 13, 2006 · That, plus the danger of over-oiling the TOP pivot of the arbor which greatly increases viscous friction. You also have to consider that the amount of friction on the pivots and jewels of the …

Feb 29, 2012 · I'm a recent convert to oiling escape wheel teeth. I now apply a drop of oil to the entrance pallet and let it work its way to the tips of the teeth as many others here do.

Sep 21, 2006 · Hello All, Did a little maintenance on a Howard Miller grandfather clock today that was chiming slow. Thought maybe a little oiling and cleaning would do the trick as it had not been …

Apr 20, 2014 · I am somewhat bewildered by the array of available watch oils. I understand the special purpose oils - such as low temp, mainspring, keyless mechanism grease, etc. But there are also a lot …