Oiling Pallet Pivots - NAWCC Forums
Jun 3, 2012. #2. Unless a pallet arbor pivot is capped, I rarely oil them. And when I do, it is when the pallet wants to "flutter" because the jewel holes are a bit over-sized for the pivot. Another way to oil a pallet jewel if necessary is to sharpen a piece of peg wood and to moisten the tip, and oiling the jewel that way. T.
Recent Howard Miller Longcases clock movement removal/oiling
2012年8月11日 · Modern clock movements will last about 25-30 years before succumbing to wear. If a clock is lubricated every few years, it will last for about 25-30 years. If a clock is run under normal conditions, it will fail in 25-30 years. (Wink, Wink) If you are intent in cleaning the clock movement and then oiling it, the movement should be disassembled.
Cleaning and oiling a pocket watch. | NAWCC Forums
2016年2月17日 · You use a light oil on the pivots on the main, 4th, 3rd and excape wheels. Do not oil the pallet pivots. Use a sparing amount on the pallet jewel faces. Use specific grease on the mainspring after taking it out of the barrel, cleaning it. …
oiling a Franz Hermel wall clock - NAWCC Forums
May 21, 2012. #39. About 3 parts water and one part Joy detergent. I have used it some with clocks and a lot with jewelery. Most clock folks use one the commercially available amoniated concentrates, usually diluted about 8 to 1, followed with a …
Oiling Antique Mantel Clocks - NAWCC Forums
2013年3月17日 · Mar 18, 2013. #5. To do a proper maintenance type oiling, you have to remove the movement from the case so you can clearly see all of the pivot points front and back. I usually recommend oil every five, clean every ten. A man with a clock always knows the time. A man with two clocks is never sure.
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Grandfather Clock Chiming Slow After Oiling... - NAWCC Forums
Sep 21, 2006. #1. Hello All, Did a little maintenance on a Howard Miller grandfather clock today that was chiming slow. Thought maybe a little oiling and cleaning would do the trick as it had not been serviced for 4 years or more. It is still chiming slowly, any ideas or sugestions would be much appreciated.
Proper lubrication use in an electric clock - NAWCC Forums
Sep 6, 2006. #5. FWIW I use clock oil for normal pivots, and warm sewing machine oil on any sintered bearings, like some rotors. Motion work no lubrication, and light grease - the sort you use on a car) on teeth of first wheel if it is a fibre one. (To avoid noise).
Oiling a cylinder escapement? - NAWCC Forums
Dec 28, 2021. #1. Greetings all. I'm working on a pretty little cylinder watch that I bought for a friend. When I opened the back I was surprised at how clean the movement was. It also seemed like it really want to run, and that the pivots of the balance and other wheels appear intact. So I'm hoping that a simple clean and oil might get it going.
Oiling with a Dip Oiler - NAWCC Forums
Jan 8, 2006. #5. Dip the oiler deeper in the cup to pick up more oil. Tilt the cup if need be, to provide a deeper "well" for the oiler. You'll generally pick up just the right size drop for a pivot. bangster. Check out the Useful Hints & Tricks open thread. You may think of …