Videos
(It is best to view these in order)
Storage Ideas
These are the storage methods I use.
There are
many other methods you can use.
Find what works best for your situation.
These are the tools I use most often.
As you
progress and learn about clocks
you will add more.
The project ahead I chose is a Seth Thomas model
# 124.
I know this is an advanced clock type, as it is a 3 train
chime,
time, and strike, but it is hoped it will help people
having problems with
the Seth Thomas # 124 solve them.
3- Examine the movement and photograph well before dissassembly
This is the point that you set up your digital camera on
a tripod and
examine the movement to see any damage, missing parts, broken or
bent parts. Note any things you see and write on a piece of paper.
Before disassembly observe the following:
1. Is the clock running?----does
it run a few minutes and stop?
2. Is the strike side (if present) functioning?
3. Is the chime side (if
present) functioning?
4. Do you see any missing or broken parts or altered
parts?
5. Do all
the mainsprings wind and hold tension?
6. Did the hands move before you took
them off?
7. Are there
any signs of previous repair attempts?
8.
Let down
all mainsprings---Failure to do this will result in great personal injury
and destroy the clock.
9. Photograph well--all sides--multiple shots
and possibly a video.
The disassembly of the Seth Thomas #124 in good detailed instructions.
5.- Clean movement and mainsprings
The cleaning and lubrication of mainsprings in a Seth Thomas #124.
6A.-
Examine
and polish pivots
Each pivot on both ends needs to be checked and
polished--(at least 15x2=30).
6B.- Replace Bushings
Each pivot hole needs to be checked and re-bushed if
necessary.
Usually you can count on at least 6 to 10 or more on a Seth Thomas
#124.
7.- Reassembly of the Seth Thomas #124 Movement
Putting the ST. #124 back together