Vintage Clock Parts Guide

How to Reinstall the Wheels and Align the Pivots in an American Kitchen Clock Movement
How to Reinstall the Wheels and Align the Pivots in an American Kitchen Clock Movement
Why Proper Wheel Installation and Pivot Alignment Matter Correct wheel installation ensures that every arbor sits squarely in its bush and that both the time and strike trains run freely.... Read more...
Mechanical Clock Restoration for Beginners: Complete Step‑by‑Step Hub
Mechanical Clock Restoration for Beginners: Complete Step‑by‑Step Hub
The Complete Beginner’s Hub for Mechanical Clock Restoration This hub brings together the essential core lessons every beginner must master before attempting a full mechanical clock overhaul. Each article builds... Read more...
How to Test a Clock Train During Reassembly
How to Test a Clock Train During Reassembly
Why Testing the Clock Train Before Final Assembly Matters Before a clock movement is fully reassembled, the train must be tested to ensure that every wheel, pivot, and bushing is... Read more...
How to Peg Out Lantern Pinions and Clock Bushings
How to Peg Out Lantern Pinions and Clock Bushings
Why Pegging Bushings and Lantern Pinions Matters Pegging is one of the most important cleaning steps in clock restoration. Even after ultrasonic cleaning or manual scrubbing, pivot holes and lantern... Read more...
How to Deep Clean Clock Plates, Wheels, and Lantern Pinions
How to Deep Clean Clock Plates, Wheels, and Lantern Pinions
Why Deep Cleaning Clock Plates and Wheels Matters Clock plates, wheels, and lantern pinions accumulate old oil, dust, and abrasive residue that gradually increases friction throughout the train. Even a... Read more...
How to Inspect Clock Pivots and Determine When Bushings Must Be Replaced
How to Inspect Clock Pivots and Determine When Bushings Must Be Replaced
Why Proper Mainspring Cleaning Matters The mainspring is the primary power source of a mechanical clock. If it is dirty, dry, or coated in hardened oil, the movement will never... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Your Clock's Pivots
The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Your Clock's Pivots
Why Pivot Inspection Matters Clock pivots carry the load of the entire gear train. Any scratches, grooves, or flat spots increase friction and can eventually stop the movement. Proper inspection... Read more...
How to Safely Wind a Clock Mainspring Without a Spring Winder
How to Safely Wind a Clock Mainspring Without a Spring Winder
Winding a mainspring outside the movement requires strict control, proper tools, and safe technique. This guide demonstrates how to wind a strike-side mainspring using a homemade winding block, cable ties,... Read more...
How to Clean and Grease a Clock Mainspring (Strike Side)
How to Clean and Grease a Clock Mainspring (Strike Side)
Cleaning and lubricating a mainspring is essential for restoring smooth power delivery and preventing erratic striking. Old grease, dried oil, and accumulated dirt create drag and reduce the spring’s ability... Read more...
How to Peg Out Lantern Pinions and Bushings in a Clock Movement
How to Peg Out Lantern Pinions and Bushings in a Clock Movement
This lesson covers the complete process of pegging out lantern pinions and bushings after cleaning the movement. Pegging removes embedded dirt that cleaning solutions and brushes cannot reach. This step... Read more...
How to Deep Clean Clock Plates, Wheels, and Lantern Pinions
How to Deep Clean Clock Plates, Wheels, and Lantern Pinions
This lesson covers the complete cleaning process for clock plates, wheels, and lantern pinions using a homemade cleaning solution, followed by a naphtha rinse and heat‑gun drying. Proper cleaning is... Read more...
How to Clean, Degrease, and Grease a Clock Mainspring by Hand
How to Clean, Degrease, and Grease a Clock Mainspring by Hand
This guide walks through the complete process of cleaning and greasing a mainspring using simple tools and safe techniques. The method shown here is ideal for beginners who do not... Read more...