Restoring an 18th century Dial Clock - Weeks of Work Part 1
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Restoring a lovely late 18th century Verge dial clock by Weeks of London.
This was a really lovely clock to work on. Join me in this short series of videos to see what work was involved in the restoration.
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The Harmonious Blacksmith by G.F. Handel performed by Patrick Larley.
Thanks for watching! Tommy.
Video Content:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Inspection
7:08 - English Dial Clocks Book
11:18 - Dismantle
16:30 - Letting Down The Power
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Top man. Remember time flys like an arrow and fruit fly like a Banana.😂
"Jobson, what is best in life?" "To work on a clock, see it driven before you, and hear the ticking of its movement"
Perfect sounds of a gorgeous work. Thank you Tommy I had great time while watching. I always respect the presicion work of the clock makers.
Great video. I'm looking forward to the tooth replacement. Thanks
Thanks for the wonderful video it's amazing how some repairers can butcher the plate when re bushing, still it's a lovely looking clock. Thanks mate. Jim from AUSTRALIA 😊❤.
Thanks for sharing , that will be cool series.
Thank you once again, Tommy, for taking the time to create these very well filmed and informative videos. They are very much appreciated.
If the clock movement I had been working on had no hole in the fusse and had power on, I would make sure all the pivots had plenty of oil so to help with the running down and not cause wear. Lovely video Tommy.
Again! Great video! Thank you. What a nasty scratches around that bushing :(
Beautiful video, thanks for taking the time and care to present these so very well (and without deafening background music and annoying editing). Very impressive.
Excellent video. Looking forward to the rest of the restoration.
Thanks for the answer Tommy, I already bought the book. I will study further :) Great clock. I hope to take care of my Abraham Weston soon. Regards
Looking forward to the next part Tommy. I agree with you about the scratches they are also apart of the history.
I love Fusee movements!
Nice clock and should be interesting to see it progress.
Why not just run the barrel down with a key ? It has the pretension ratchet that I use to run the wind down on a pocket watch, this looks like the same. Maybe try that in the future, just a suggestion.
@TommyJobson
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Because a fusee spring at full wind is extremely powerful and it would be very easy to slip and cause the power to 'bang'. That would potentially damage the great wheel and or centre pinion and may cause injury. Better to do it slowly and carefully.
@romanmechetnerful
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@Tommy Jobson of course one would use a key to control the wind down, not just let it go.
@TommyJobson
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Of course, it's the key slipping that I was referring to.
Do you buy or make your cast brass. if you buy where do you get it from?
@TommyJobson
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I buy it. There is a foundry in the UK who make it.