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My grandfather clock the chime no work I have the clock the year 1984?
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∙ 13y ago
It may just be to old. You can still use it as decortion.
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HOW A GRANDFATHER CLOCK WORKS?
A grandfather clock is a freestanding floor clock with a pendulum which is driven by weights. William Clement, an English clockmaker, developed this type of clock in 1670. They are sometimes referred to as longcase and striking clocks. A modern longcase clock is referred to as a grandfather clock and has eight-day movements which are different from the earlier longcase clocks. Traditionally, there were two types of longcase clocks, an eight-day one that had to be wound once a week and a thirty hour clock which had to be wound once a day. The modern longcase clock is usually driven by weights suspended by a cable wrapped around a pulley and is wound by inserting a crank key into a hole of the face of the clock and turning it. There are chain-driven ones that are wound by pulling the chain on the weights until the weights reach the top, right under the face of the clock. The left weight of a modern grandfather clock, which contains three weights, controls the striking on the hour, the middle weight controls the pendulum and keeps the time correct, and the right weight controls the quarter-hour chiming sequences. For the pendulum to swing properly, the clocks must be absolutely level on the floor. Westminster Quarters are installed in most modern grandfather clocks but some offer Whittington Chimes or Michael’s Chimes. One-fourth of the chime sequence sounds on 15 minutes past the hour, one-half of the chime sequence sounds on 30 minutes past the hour, three-fourths of the chime sequence sounds on quarter past the hour, and the remaining chime sequence sounds on the hour. Grandfather clocks got their name in 1876 when a song was written by H.C. Work called My Grandfather’s Clock. This was written in remembrance of two brothers who worked as managers at a hotel in England. When the first brother died, the clock began to lose time. When the other brother died, the clock quit working altogether. The longcase clocks were routinely called grandfather clocks from that time on.
How do grandfather clocks get their name?
The origin of the name "grandfather clock" for longcase clocks comes from the 1876 song, My Grandfather's Clock. The song was written by Henry Clay Work, an American composer who also wrote Marching Through Georgia.
When should a clock tower start to chime?
A clock tower should start to time once it hits the hour. I allways like to here it chime once its dinner time so i no i finish work and i can rush home to a lovely warm dinner. Its goes off 24 times a day normally scares the S*it out of you if your stood close to it.
Why is a grandfather clock called a grandfather clock?
In 1876 an American gentleman named Henry Clay Work was visiting England. He visited a place in Piercebridge, North Yorkshire called The George Inn which is just off the A67. While he was there he saw what is also known as a longcase, or tall case, clock standing in the hallway.The clock was not going and it was explained to Mr.Work that it had never worked since its owner, an old man, had died. Mr.Work was so taken up by this that when he returned home he wrote what is now the popular song,"MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK" and it is from that song that grandfather clocks got their name. The clock is still at the George Inn and is still not working. In the United States the term Grandfather clock has stuck and some try to differentiate sizes by using the terms Grandmother clock and Granddaughter clock. The sizes and terms are subjective.
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A spring driven clock is wound and that creates energy for the clock to work.
Just bought a beautiful howard miller grandfather clock model 610-332 for 190.00. appears to work well. good deal?
We bought this same model in 1988 for around $600.00
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a fruit clock? what is that?
How To Keep Your Grandfather Clocking At It’s Best With Regular Maintenance and Oiling?
Grandfather Clocks are always a special piece of furniture within a home. That is why they require special treatment when cleaning and oiling. These maintenance practices will keep your grandfather clock looking and operating at its best for many years to come. 1. The first thing that you will need to do before cleaning your grandfather clock is to gather the supplies and cleaners you will need to complete this project. This includes several soft lint free cloths or rags, a feather duster, furniture polish, a glass cleaner that does not contain ammonia and an oil kit. 2. You should dust your grandfather clock every week to keep it looking and working it’s best. Start by dusting the face and front of the clock and then open the panel to dust the inside using a gentle technique. 3. The glass of your grandfather cock should also be cleaned weekly using a glass cleaner that is free from ammonia and a soft cloth. Do not spray the cleaner directly onto the clock. Instead, spray your cloth an wipe down the glass. You will need to open the housing for the pendulum and clean this door first. You will then need to open the housing for the clock face if this option is available. Wipe down the inside completely. 4. Treat the wood of the grandfather clock the same as any other wood furniture You should wax and polish the wood once every two to three months using a furniture polish and soft cloth. Do not polish the clock face or get the furniture polish on the glass. 5. You should hire a professional to clean your grandfather clock every six to eight years. The professional will be able to clean and oil your clock using methods that you should not attempt without having extensive knowledge and training to perform. If anyone should clean the mechanisms of your grandfather clock who is not a professional, this will cause the warranty to become void and could lead to the clock getting ruined. 6. Using a special oil kit that can be purchased at clock stores, you can oil the inside of your clock once every two to four years. You will notice if your clock begins to get sluggish or starts losing time. This is a good indication that your clock needs to be oiled. 7. Take off the clock movement or dial to make it easier to reach the front plate. Place a small amount of oil on the intersection of the clock plate and gears. Be careful not to over oil. 8. Locate a small dip in the outside of the clock plate. This is called an oil sink. Fill this oil sink until it is half full of the clock oil. 9. You will need to start at the bottom gear of the clock and work up, completing five or six gear trains. There are some clocks that require as many as 35 areas that need to be oiled. 10. If you are unsure on whether or not you missed a spot, you consul the manufacturer’s guide that came with the clock when it was purchased.
How do you do the mission clock work repairs?
I am not sure if your definition of Mission clocks is the same as mine. Mission clocks were manufactured in the early 1900's . Were mfg. by most clock companies, Seth Thomas, Gilbert, Sessions. These were a few on US clock Mfgs. The cases were very simple made no real frials. Just the basest cabinet that held a simple two train movement, stuck and counted hour and struck once on half hour. In strick train there are 5 gears including main spring on one of those gears. Also in the chime train. Plus levers that activated chime and help clock keep time. I am not sure if this is a help. Give a look at americanfarmclocks.com. Maybe there will be at least a small answer there. ~ klokdok
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