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Wind-up carriage clock
Type
technique
Title
Wind-up carriage clock Service clean
Introduction
Non-technical people are often intimidated by electronics, but conversely, we techies might feel equally at a loss faced with an intricate clock mechanism. In fact, stripping down, cleaning and reassembly of a relatively simple clock such as a mantlepiece carriage clock is well within the capability of anyone prepared to spend a little time and to take reasonable care.
A carriage clock is an excellent introduction to clock maintenance as you can see all the working parts. After a number of years the oil on the bearings will have evaporated for congealed, and picked up a surprising amount of dirt. At this point it will no longer run for as long as it should, or even run at all. A service clean should return it to good working order.
=== Warning ===
A fully or partially wound clock spring stores considerable energy. Its uncontrolled release can cause serious injury and considerable damage. ***Always*** unwind the spring before starting work. ***Never*** attempt to replace a main spring - this is a hazardous operation best left to an expert.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Author
Philip Le Riche
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