Vintage Clock Parts Guide

Why Your Clock Won’t Run After Cleaning: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Clock Won’t Run After Cleaning: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction It’s frustrating when a clock is fully cleaned, reassembled, and oiled—yet refuses to run. This usually means something was missed during cleaning, a pivot or bushing is too tight,... Read more...
Why Your Clock Won’t Strike the Right Number: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Clock Won’t Strike the Right Number: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction When a mechanical clock strikes the wrong number, the issue is almost always related to count wheel alignment, J-hook engagement, or maintenance cam timing. This guide explains the most... Read more...
Why Your Mainspring Slips or Loses Power: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Mainspring Slips or Loses Power: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction A slipping mainspring or sudden loss of power is one of the most frustrating problems in mechanical clock repair. Whether the spring is in a barrel or open, the... Read more...
Why Your Clock Won’t Go Into Beat: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Clock Won’t Go Into Beat: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction A mechanical clock must be in beat to run reliably. If the tick and tock are not evenly spaced, the clock will stop or behave erratically. This guide explains... Read more...
Why Your Clock Runs Fast or Slow: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Clock Runs Fast or Slow: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction A mechanical clock that runs too fast or too slow is almost always suffering from pendulum length issues, friction, or escapement problems. This guide explains the most common causes... Read more...
Why Your Strike Train Won’t Lift or Enter Warning: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Strike Train Won’t Lift or Enter Warning: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction When a clock’s strike train won’t lift or enter warning, the problem is almost always mechanical alignment, lost power, or a lever that isn’t being raised correctly. This guide... Read more...
Why Your Clock Stops After a Few Minutes: Troubleshooting Guide
Why Your Clock Stops After a Few Minutes: Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction One of the most common beginner problems is a clock that runs for a few minutes and then stops. This usually indicates a loss of power, an uneven beat,... Read more...
Beginner Clock Repair Mistakes: The Complete Guide to Avoiding Common Errors
Beginner Clock Repair Mistakes: The Complete Guide to Avoiding Common Errors
Introduction Clock repair is rewarding, but beginners often make predictable mistakes that lead to damaged parts, stalled movements, or unnecessary frustration. This hub collects the most common errors new clock... Read more...
How to Make a Simple Clock Oiler, Oil the Movement, and Set the Clock in Beat
How to Make a Simple Clock Oiler, Oil the Movement, and Set the Clock in Beat
Why Proper Oiling and Beat Setting Matter Once a movement has been fully reassembled, it must be correctly oiled and set in beat to run reliably. This lesson covers how... Read more...
Final Movement Reassembly: Installing the Escape Wheel, Warning Wheel, Fly, Springs, Crutch, and Pallets
Final Movement Reassembly: Installing the Escape Wheel, Warning Wheel, Fly, Springs, Crutch, and Pallets
Preparing for Final Reassembly Before completing the final reassembly, ensure all wheels stand perpendicular and that any temporary acrylic or perspex top plates used for demonstration are removed. The movement... Read more...
How the American Count‑Wheel Strike System Works
How the American Count‑Wheel Strike System Works
Overview of the Count‑Wheel Strike System The American count‑wheel strike system uses a coordinated set of levers, wheels, and cams to control when the clock strikes, how many times it... Read more...
How to Install the Fly, Warning Wheel, and Complete the Strike Train Setup in an American Kitchen Clock Movement
How to Install the Fly, Warning Wheel, and Complete the Strike Train Setup in an American Kitchen Clock Movement
Why the Fly and Warning Wheel Setup Matters The fly and warning wheel control the speed, timing, and safety of the strike train. Without proper setup, the strike may run... Read more...