Make sure that the chime selector lever is positione correctly and not in night time or off if your clock has that option. Virtually none of these clocks is beyond repair, and often the work required is within the scope of inexperienced owners. How to hang weights on grandfather clocks our pastimes. Some larger clocks have over wind protection to prevent this. My grandfather clock stopped chiming, the weights dont move. First, determine what kind of grandfather clock you have. My mother has a weight driven grandfather clock made by an a. Each weight is different and must be properly hung from the movement left, center, right to ensure proper operation.
The chime is the song that plays every 15 minutes and not to be confused with the strike. I have grandfather clock that the center weight drops. The center weight is dropping but left and right arent. These dials will be clearly marked to tell you where to move the pointer to. Based on the low price, you are probably considering that it might really be garbage.
I put one of the chains back in place on my friends. If you are looking at buying a grandfather clock then come and see o. If you are like me and do not want to spend two thousand plus on a nice grandfather clock, you probably have been looking at this one and wondering if it is worth it or not. Please be sure the type of clock, brand and approx. There are more spring driven wall clocks in the world than weight driven. Differences like that make the world go round i guess. A grandfather clock, sometimes referred to as a long case or tall case clock, makes an elegant statement in any room of the house. This particular grandfather clock was shipped to another state so before preparing it for the trip we wanted to show how it should have been set up and adjusted once it arrived to its final. Grandfather clock iron weight inserts halves split 2 pair 9 x 1 12 3 lbs 12 o. Since i have no way to actually test it it is being sold in as is, used not running needing service condition unless noted differently above. The weights are not light and it is a lot for a wall to hold. Having built a weight driven clock the book has helped me to understand how. After the delivery of your grandfather clock, a separate appointment is made with a clock expert who will setup your grandfather clock in your home. Lets look at the purpose of the three grandfather clock weights.
I will be making a consolidated video in the near future. My step father who recently passed away left me a seth thomas mark 1 deck clock. Antique american tall case grandfather clocks, new jersey tall case grandfather clocks, new england. The movement can have a pendulum or no pendulum but of course the pendulum is most popular. Long pendulums with such wide swings could not be fitted within a case, so most freestanding clocks had short pendulums. The weight on the right operates your clock s chimes, the center weight moves the pendulum and the clock hands and the weight on the left side of your clock powers the hour strike.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We just inherited a king arthur grandfather clock,but it will. These styles are well documented in clock books as to the years they were made. Many modern grandfather clocks those made within the past half centuryfeature weights with small letters on the bottom. Grandfather clock weight shells only 60 mm x 245 mm laser cut ring set of 3. Adjusting setting up a triple weight driven grandfather. Risk being the weights end up at the bottom of the clock case about the ninth or tenth day and you risk the opposite end of the chain getting stuck in the movement. The strike is what calls out the hours after it is done with the chime song. My issue is that the left weight strike weight does not lower on its own when the clock strikes the hour. He said that the weights should retain their shine and if they do not, it may be because the lacquer on them is wearing off. Our repair parts include brassplated and silver winding keys and other required parts to repair oldfashioned anniversary clocks, grandfather clocks, and more. Grandfather clock weight shell hook and nut set of 3 older style 4 mm thread. How to shine brass weights in a old grandfather clock.
Weights on my grandfather clock wont drop howard miller. Mechanical clock kits build a grandfather clock with. The chime weight is on the right as you face the clock and has the heaviest weight. A grandfather clock is a tall, freestanding, weightdriven pendulum clock with the pendulum. They should be marked r, c, l if they are not marked the heaviest weight goes on the right it runs the chimes, next heaviest in the center it runs the pendulum, lightest on the left it runs the strike. Get the best deals on clock weights when you shop the largest online selection at. We just inherited a king arthur grandfather clock,but it will not chime. Next, grasp the cardboard sleeve as marked and pull straight down and off. Grandfather clock weights are not moving by clock repair service published. Get the best deal for clock weights from the largest online selection at. There were very few illustrations and none that even matched my grandfather clock which isnt that old. Why are grandfather clocks called grandfather clocks.
This is the first fulllength book to cover repair and restoration of these. When a mechanical clock does not have a pendulum it has a balance wheel instead. Using cloth gloves, or at least a cloth of some kind, pull down on the weight some. Howard miller chm16 masterful traditional grandfather. Do not pullremove the tape by hand as you will benddamage the spring.
You cannot overwind the grandfather clock and the weights need to be near the top to run the grandfather clock for 7 days. The grandmother and grandfather chain drive units often do not have this feature. They are not marked but they weigh about 1525 and 1530 grams, and are a little over 734 long. I purchased a used grandfather clock this weekend with a hermle 1161853 movement in it. This weight is for decorative use only and will not drive a cuckoo. The middle weight is for the time train which runs the clock and if this one is not moving down. The weights must be raised at least every 7 days or the grandfather clock will stop. So, its very important that you know where each clock weight goes. Grandfather clock weights are not moving grandfather. How to let the weights all the way down on a grandfather.
If you do not do this you will be unable to remove the weights until it runs down a little. If you luck out, you will find a letter of the alphabet printed, or stamped on the weight. The weight in the middle is not moving on my grandfather clock. The weight on the right powers the 14 hour chimes and should be the heaviest, the weight on the left powers the hour strike and the center weight powers the time and pendulum which regulates the time shown by the hour and minute hands. Without these weights, the grandfather clock would not operate. Weights are hung from the movement by a cable or chain. It used to be the 2 outside ones until i recently moved the clock, now all 3 are stuck. Generally speaking, grandfather clocks can be classified as either modern or antique.
If you have three weights on your grandfather clock and the weights are not moving, the clock is not going to chime or keep time. My grandfather clock stopped chiming, the weights dont. The 3 weights in my grandfather clock arent dropping. Pair of vintage 8 day cuckoo clock weights 1530 and 1525 grams. Just dont wind the clock weights up so high the chain or cable gets caught up in the movement. Your grandfather clock weights power your grandfather clock. The three weights provide power to the hour strike left weight, time center weight, and chime melody right weight.
I was skeptical, but went ahead and ordered it anyway for our move to a house. Hold the three weights in your hand if there are no letters stamped on the bottom. Weights on my grandfather clock wont drop grandfather. If they are not marked, apply a small sticker to the bottom of each weight. When winding the weights up make sure the top of the weight can be seen when done. Hi, the 3 weights in my grandfather clock arent dropping. While there, he checked in to the george hotel in north yorkshire. Lets look at the two most common scenarios where we see this happen. The weight marked l goes on the left, the one marked r on the right, and the one marked c in the center.
With either type, the clock weights and pendulum must be removed. If you wish to view our selections of grandfather clocks and floor clocks, click the following link. These clock experts are very knowledgeable and will also answer any questions you may have regarding the operation or maintenance of your clock. It used to be the 2 outside ones until i recently moved the answered by a verified clock repair expert. Grandfather clock weights stuck too high up into the case. The clock repairers handbook provides information on how to repair and maintain a clock s delicate mechanics and teaches the.
Never go to the point where the top of the shiny weight cover cant be seen. For the purpose of this article, i will be discussing a 3 weight grandfather clock. The weight in the middle is not moving on my grandfather clock the middle weight is for the time train which runs the clock and if this one is not moving down. Grandfather clock left strike weight wont fall on its. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. However, if the grandfather clock has a lyreshaped metal pendulum that is at least 6. Weight shells with lead fillers inside complete with end caps, center rod, top hook and bottom nib.
How to let the weights all the way down on a grandfather floor clock ehow. Setting up a billib grandfather clock is not difficult and this video will show you how. Typically the weight on the right operates the chimes on the grandfather clock and the weight on the left operates the hour strike and the center weight operates the time. In most cases, one weight will be noticeably heavier.
Vintage cuckoo clock weights pine cone shape marked 320 et 11. The chime works just fine, and it seems to keep good time. I have grandfather clock that the center weight drops faster than the other, the clock keeps good time. Weight driven clock repair instructions and troubleshooting.
The clock depot can have your grandfather clock delivered anywhere in the cont. I just went on a house call to set up a grandfather clock, it was a herschede 3 weight, chain, triple chime, westmin. Grandfather clock chime issues explained clockworks. Your quarter chime longcase clock weights powers your grandfather clock.
Yes the right weight runs the chimes it should be the heaviest if not marked. The grandfather clock weights can get stuck in the high position if over wound. Center and right weights of the grandfather clock are identified looking at them from the front of the grandfather clock. In depth grandfather clock set up instructions youtube. Insert the crank into the crank holes located in the dial face and turn the crank and you will hear a ratchet clicking while the weights are rising.
While there are many clock designs from which to choose, most have a pendulum, clock face, and case that. The following information will apply to almost all grandfather clocks. When a grandfather clock has issues with the chime functioning these are some basic corrections. Grandfather clock helpful hints grandfather clock repair. Unpacking and setting up tall case clock adams brown co. A grandfather clock also a longcase clock, tallcase clock, grandfather s clock, or floor clock is a tall, freestanding, weight driven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower or waist of the case. The grandfather clock first appeared in the late seventeenth century. L if they are not marked the heaviest weight goes on the right it runs the chimes, next heaviest in the center it runs the pendulum, lightest on the left it runs the strike. Older style grandfather or grandmother clock weight shell hook and nut set of 3. In order to figure out the proper placement of your grandfather clock weights, youll need to determine the type of grandfather clock you have. These weights have a few small marks and a ding or 2, but if you need a set of weights and dont care if they are pristine, these are a good buy.
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