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We re-collet (re-mount) a clock wheel that was mounted out-of-flat and eccentrically. We do this in what may be considered a traditional way with a soft soldered collet and using the graver to turn to final fit and form. if you like this content you can find lots more clockmaking and clock repair help at our other channels or via our How to repair pendulum clocks Facebook group.
I was asked in the comments whether the collet could be fitted friction fit (like a modern clock) and the answer is yes, or at least to use a Loctite* type material. No problem. I suppose the aim of the video is primarily to warn against moving the collet on old clocks and secondly, to demonstrate the type of methods the old collets were fitted in the first place. I'd be perfectly happy to make the collet a closer fit and use modern adhesive.
* Loctite is a registered trade mark.
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[@Paul-yk8bj]

Thanks Mathew, love these demonstration videos gives a clear and understanding way how to do a repair.

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Thanks Paul.

[@user-rq9po2zv4k]

Дякую вам за працю 😊❤

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Спасибі за ваш відгук. Ціную. Spasybi za vash vidhuk. Tsinuyu.

[@user-rq9po2zv4k]

@@howtorepairpendulumclocks вітаю,скажіть мені будь ласка ,ви знаєте мою рідну мову,це теж гарно,

[@ianharris3933]

Very good Matthew really helpful

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Thanks Ian

[@pswatches4451]

Tank you for sharing.

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrylpoovey9125]

Nice work Matthew!

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Thanks Darryl.

[@jonastroyer6221]

Very useful 👍👍

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Thanks Jonas

[@torsiondell]

Very well explained Matthew as usual

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@micheloudentreprisegeneral9203]

Thank you for a very informative video and greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭🤗

[@Ray-zu4mt]

Very informative, Matthew perhaps you could give some advice on a future video regarding worn pinions

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Hi Ray. Yes I will. Thanks for the suggestion. By Coincidence I have a clock on my bench where wheels have been moved to an 'unworn' part of the pinion. I probably will move the wheel back. Yes needs a video. It is really a case of getting to grips with depthing I suppose. We did a pre-publication on Depthing and Bushing that may be of use. M www.amazon.co.uk/Depthing-Bushing-step-step-pre-publication-ebook/dp/B098126469

[@hectorlooi5736]

Hi Matthew, I missed your videos. Is it possible to friction fit the collet to the arbor, without the use of a soft solder?

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Hi Hector. Yes it would be or to at least use Loctite. More modern clocks tend to be made that way and I was trying to demonstrate a 'traditional' technique and also warn against moving collets that are fitted this way. Yes I could have drilled under-sixes and broached to a much 'better' fit and as you say, just driven the collet onto the tapered arbor or used modern adhesive. M