Bob and Ruthann's 31 day Chinese Clock Repair

[@nychemcoach]

I’m a newbie and have the same mechanism I’m trying to work on so thanks so much for the video. Quick question is what do you use to clean the parts?

[@dperry428]

Depends on the movement. Some movements that are not coated with lacquer I put in my ultrasonic solution that contains some ammonia like this one: www.clockworks.com/product/gallon-of-clock-cleaning-solution-concentrate?Performance+Max+Tester&hsa_acc=3138536090&hsa_cam=20093421964&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9eO3BhBNEiwAoc0-jZODJnodvricWXbrv7bi-EXmZjSg1Gk6njnWhj6HyH6pGhd5Yl4gOhoCccQQAvD_BwE High quality movements that are lacquered, I clean by hand with soap solution.

[@johnhannon]

Thanks for rescuing Molly the cat! The weights are just decorative on this clock? I was surprised that the movement plates seem thick in this one. I did a Korean 31 day last year and the plates were very thin and weak. Thanks for the video!

[@dperry428]

Yes, just decoration. Some parts robust, others not so much.

[@danielstechclocksandmore]

Hi, I enjoy watching your videos and I am a subscriber. I have a question. I have a cuckoo clock that needs to be repaired. How can I send it to you in the post. Thanks.

[@dperry428]

Daniel, as much as I would like to help you now, I simply can't. Usually, at this time of year, I don't do clock repairs at all, as I have my back yard pond and garden to tend to. I am currently trying to get caught up with the clocks I currently have. This year, I'm also helping build a habitat for a beaver at a wildlife rescue facility. I'm 81 years old and things take me a lot longer than when I was younger. Contact me around Halloween and, if I'm still around, we can arrange for your clock repair if you haven't found someone else to do it. Best wishes to you in King of Prussia. Been there long ago. Was born in Altoona, Pa. in 1943.

[@derekramos2818]

No bushing needed?

[@dperry428]

None. Just dirty.

[@samsclocks2084]

What a cheap flywheel lol

[@dperry428]

Actually, it probably is more expensive than just a thin, flat piece of brass. There are two metal wings, a plastic "brake" and an inserted spring involved.

[@samsclocks2084]

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