Great video. Thanks for making this video of this beautiful clock.

@jamesmartin5370

8 ай бұрын

These are a well designed clock of their time period, they have out lasted many owners.

I really liked your description of the harm of over-oilling. It seems intuitive to supply as much oil as possible, but your explanation really drove home the drawbacks.

@jamesmartin5370

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake,

That is a beautiful clock with the wood used in the case and the painting on the glass and the curves and bald eagle on the plates. It was a special treat to see your woodworking shop - the table saw, the joiner, the planer, the band saw, the belt sander. You are a shining example of clock restoration as it ought to be done.

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I do what I can to replicate these old obsolete parts to the original dimensions, not perfect but will keep some of the dust from getting in where the movement is in from the top.

Just found your channel. You sir, are a true master clock maker and a pleasure to watch. I have just gotten into the hobby and have a Seth Thomas OG that I am working on. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, looking forward to more videos!

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, hope you get your Ogee up and running soon..

So many great features on this clock Mr. James! What a beauty! The label on this clock is in such good condition! What a pleasure to look at it. The artwork, lettering, designs, nothing comes close to that today. A pleasure to watch your skilled hands and to listen to your knowledgeable commentary. I learn so much in every video. Thank you!

@time4clocks

2 жыл бұрын

@@davestelling Thanks Dave! I think these cases were made in the "Empire" style but I'm still learning about them. Frankly, I would be afraid to touch a clock like that. More than content just to watch! lol Take care!

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, absolutely the best example of an intact label I have come across yet! Seems like they are all yellowed, since they were printed on high acid paper then placed on high acid wood, depending on moisture content of their environment some age better than others. This clock spent most of its life in the Palouse farming area of Washington State known for its prime dry soil farm land, so its been in a dry climate for most of its life.

Wonderful restoration James. Nice to see more of your woodworking skills.

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, It was a nice match on the dust cover.

Thank you

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.....

Stumbled onto your channel while looking for restoration videos. That's some Baumgartner level work you've been doing. Really enjoy the content.

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, hope you are able to use some of the processes in your restoration projects...

The veneer is actually Rosewood. The columns would be grain-painted to match (made of a lower grade wood). I've been enjoying several of your videos.

@jamesmartin5370

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JC, Its a beautiful wood.

wonderful

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

This ended up being a nice looking one.

Moltes gràcies mestre , quina gran feina. Molt maca la restauració i molta paciència!!. Veig que té màquines de fusteria, molt maca la peça nova que ha fet. Ja espero el següent video. Gràcies des de Barcelona, catalonia

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You..

I have the same clock as this in my collection. Original tabets as well. I have also seen this type of clock described with the wording column and cornice.

@jamesmartin5370

Жыл бұрын

They are a great time keeper, column and cornice would is a more accurate description.

Great!

Wow..wonderful restoration..You have so many skills.I like the way you fabricated the pully dust cap with the correct wood and built the new one exactly like the.old one. I have 2 OG Clocks..An Ansonia and an E N Welch. I have cleaned and oiled both movements and the run perfectly..both have the pull dust covers... Excellent video of your work..well done Sir.

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Most of these I see are missing the dust covers, your lucky yours have the originals in place

@time4clocks

2 жыл бұрын

Steve, I left 2 comments on your New Haven Westinghouse clock but they are not showing up for some reason. Perhaps you have Hold Comments for Review Activated?

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

@@time4clocks Thanks I will check the settings out again, I have noticed some comments show up as a notice on my desktop but when I go to find them on the video they were left on, they are no where to be found?

@time4clocks

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 That message was for Steve. Sorry about that James.

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

@@time4clocks I just checked and it shows to allow all comments, so I am still at a loss as to why not all comments don't seem to be visible.

Happy New year

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, To you as well, Hope all goes well for you in the New Year ahead of us.

Excellent

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. always nice to get a review

Another one I have a very similar piece in storage.

@jamesmartin5370

Жыл бұрын

Nice, its amazing how accurate these weight driven movements can be.

How do you correct chime hammer bounce on a hermle movement?

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

They will all have some bounce to them, Adjust the hammer away from the chime rod until it only hits rod once on each strike.

@jordanbusby6231

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 ok

Mr. Martin: I have a 30 year old Hermle grandfather clock movement (from Klock Kit) that no longer keeps accurate time. It looses about four minutes a day. I have turned the rating nut so far up that it is hidden behind the pendulum bob and will turn no more. I know the movement needs cleaned, but I can’t afford it right now. Do you have any suggestions to improve the timing?

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

Tough to make a call without inspecting the movement. 1st I would see if you could get to the movement and determine if the pivots are worn in excess. While you are in there, oil them with some clock oil. Also oil the verge where it slides on the escape wheel teeth. This may help to reduce friction and speed it up. I've seen people use all sorts of ways to raise the pendulum bobs on these and it works but the source is a worn or dry movement. If it has excess pivot wear, gear teeth may be misaligned with the pinions, causing friction and slowing it down. Clock cases breathe in and out with changes of house air temperature. Full exhale is when a house is warm, air is completely exhaled from a clock case. Full inhale is when a house is cold, air is completely inhaled into a clock case. So in effect a clock sitting in a house has a continuous air exchange as the air around it heats up and cools down, hot air expands and cold air contracts. Over a period of a couple years, the volume of air exchange in a clock case is huge. And with all that air, there is huge amount of dirt and dust particles that eventually get deposited on the oil in the clock and will start to cause wear on the working parts. From time to time oil should to be replenished, every several years cleaning helps to prevent pivot hole wear. Let me know how it turns out...

@winstonchurchill3597

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 Wow never really thought of a clock breathing before, but explains how dust particles can work their way into the movement.

james how do i contact you for a repair. i have a younghans mantel clock 1913 for repair . approx clock repair pries thank you terry

@jamesmartin5370

2 жыл бұрын

I can be reached at: jamesmart55@hotmail.com

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