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Name:   Talullahhound The author of this post is registered as a member - Email Member
Subject:   Grandfather Clock
Date:   4/29/2019 1:19:31 PM

Good luck, because there are so few peole that work on clocks at all these days.  Is it an antique?  If it is not, can you go back to where you bought it and ask if they know who services clocks.  If it is an antique, make sure you check out the reputation of the clock repair.  Some people who don't really know what they are doing, will really mess it up particularly if they start drilling holes.  There was a clock repair in Pell City who was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.  If you find someone, ask them if they are a member.  Doesn't guarentee they are excellent, but it's a good start.  If you do find someone good, don't be surprised if they have a long lead time to repair - the good ones are often back up a year or two.

My husband and I collect antique clocks, and my husband works on ours, but he doesn't service other people's clocks.  There is a guy in Montgomery who is in the Montgomery Antique and Interiors on the bipass (Eastern BLve) that does clock work, but I cannot say if he is any good or if he makes house calls. 

More than likely, it needs a good cleaning and servicing (oiling the parts)  and if it is an antique, it may need to having the bushings replaced.  

I really hope you find someone.  Clock repair is a dying skill.  People don't go into it, because it doesn't pay enough for the time and effort to find or fabricate the parts.

Other messages in this thread:View Entire Thread
Grandfather Clock - prkcrk50 - 4/29/2019 12:58:01 PM
     Grandfather Clock - Talullahhound - 4/29/2019 1:19:31 PM
     Grandfather Clock - Jester - 4/30/2019 7:22:21 AM
          Grandfather Clock - prkcrk50 - 4/30/2019 10:13:42 PM
     Grandfather Clock - Sunsetologist - 5/4/2019 8:01:29 AM



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