Broken 1885 Gilbert Clock (Restoration)

[@xtbuff1008]

I fix these for a living. Some pointers: you didn't clean the springs- the most important things to clean on a clock because they provide the power and have the most friction. Take a toothbrush and cut the bristles down by half to two-thirds. It will be much stiffer and will scrub much better. You need to clean the pivot holes in the plates. Boxwood "pegwood" is the traditional tool, but bamboo skewers can be sharpened to a long triangular point and works very nearly as well. And as for lithium grease and 3 in 1 oil, you might as well throw the clock off a cliff. You need to take note of the wind limiters so you can put them on in the correct position. They can make a great difference in wear and especially accuracy if they are correctly set. Lastly, a minor point- please don't use Phillips head screws on an antique.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the pointers. I wasn't quite sure how to clean the springs without spending hundreds of dollars on a mainspring winder tool. I want to clean the springs but I still need to figure out how to do that. I cleaned the pivot holes using pegwood but I cut a lot of the cleaning out of the video because it took a long time. I've ditched the lithium grease and also bought Horace Whitlock's Clock Oil. When you say "wind limiters" are you talking about the fan that regulates the chime speed? I would like to pick your brain more if you're up for it. If you want, you could email me at [e-mail]. I would really appreciate learning more from you. Thanks!

[@seangerst6561]

I fix Pocket Watches. It is such a cool feeling and it is much fun to work in watches and clocks.

[@carolynreynolds5011]

Great information for one of my hobbies. Thank you!

[@jeffwood8109]

​@@WatchOverhaulmainspring winders can be built for $20. There's plans online free, if you haven't found them yet let me know.

[@nintendy]

I think the gentleman's intention was merely getting the Clock working again - which he did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@jpc1147]

I'm in awe of anyone who can fix watches and clocks. I watch many videos about clock and watch repair. Thank you Sir, I'll keep watching

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@venkataramanramakrishnan5302]

In today's world where "use and throw" is the norm, it is heartening to see a 150 plus year-old clock still functional! Congratulations!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@jimtruesdale7522]

Springs need cleaning and then greasing. Clock teeth should be kept dry, no lubrication required. Clock oil all the pivots + escape teeth. Good for you for having a go, every day is a school day. Keep it up and enjoy. Jt TheClockworks

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tips. Someone else mentioned I don't need to grease the gears too. I'm fine with that - one less step to do! I don't have a spring winder so I didn't do much for the springs. I soaked them in mineral spirits, but that's it really. Have a suggestion on how to clean the springs without taking them apart?

[@A2Z1Two3]

@@WatchOverhaul Ultrasonic bath ?

[@dperry428]

@@WatchOverhaul For this type of clock, you can unwind and wind the springs by putting the main wheel back between the plates, wiring the wheel to the plate and let the spring down completely and safely. Then clean and lubricate between all the coils. Secure the wheel to the plate again, wind the spring, secure it with wire (or plastic ties) and your set to go. No expensive spring winder needed.

[@jeeptrick1992]

Great job! Love the way you did the overlay of the missing label on the back. Nice to see a very old piece of history brought back to life.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video!

[@lwilton]

A very nice restoration of a very beautiful clock! If I could make a suggestion, you might want to go to the hardware store and buy a set of small 1/4" drive sockets with a screw driver handle and perhaps also a small ratchet. You should be able to find something useful and not junk for 35 or 35 bucks. They would have done an easier job of pulling loose and tightening the 5/16" assembly nuts. You also could have used a small socket to press the hands back on. This would have given you even pressure all around the fitting, and not just two points. You obviously got things done well without a socket set, but I think having one would have made your life easier. They are also handy for small repairs around the house.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a socket set, but used pliers without thinking. I would like to get a smaller set though. Pressing the hands on was a little difficult - I'll have to try a small socket next time. Thanks for watching!

[@northforkcrafts]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. I refer to myself as "horologist in training" and began this hobby a year or two ago with an 1897 Ingraham Kitchen/Mantle clock that belonged to my Great-Grand Parents and a Jerome and Company OoGee clock built around 1863 that was a gift to my parents years ago when we moved from one parsonage to another in Eastern North Carolina. I've since added about 20 more clocks to my collection, some needing repair and all needing a good cleaning. I appreciate the videos from seasoned pros and from talented individuals such as yourself who are, like me, still learning. Again, thank you.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Cool! There's so much to learn and it's a lot of fun if you've got the time. There's some things I did in this video that you shouldn't do (like using grease), but you live and learn. I've just been figuring things out as I go. Thanks for watching!

[@neanderson1692]

Don’t put grease on wheel teeth. It holds air born gunk and creates drag and wear. Remove and clean springs ( the zip ties are a good idea though) and put the grease or oil on them. Check the wheel shafts fit in the pivot holes. If they are loose and sloppy you need to put bushings in the holes after polishing the pivots. For only your second clock repair you did good. Keep practicing and reading and you tubing and it will all come together. I have been doing this for years and l will never learn it all. I think the learning is the fun part. May god bless you in your life journey,

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for sharing some advice. There's definitely a lot to learn! Thanks for watching!

[@charlescrow6001]

Great video and good job putting the old girl back in service. She is a “keeper”.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I plan to circle back to this one at some point because there are some things I didn't do quite right or address. Still learning and trying to get better!

[@levimevis5192]

I had gotten from my great grandparents house when we were cleaning it out to get it ready to sell after my great aunt passed away and my great uncle decided he wanted to sell the house and move to Minnesota to be with his kids an 1858 Seth Thomas Column and Cornice clock that when I got it, it was in much worse shape than the clock you worked on in your video (the case was in several pieces, it was missing its original pendulum bob, winding crank, weights, and weight cables, and the original hands.) So when I got the clock home I started off by reassembling the case, and then ordering all the aforementioned parts that I mentioned were missing, took the original solid brass lyre movement apart and cleaned and lubricated and reassembled the movement, and I had to do a lot of adjustments to make the clock run correctly and strike correctly and it took me 2 years (basically the entire length of the "pandemic") to get the clock to run properly because I had parts that broke on me that had to be replaced such as weight cables, the count wheel pawl (the part that raises and lowers to count out the hours on the count wheel) and had to replace the original suspension spring which broke and then try to make a replacement one that would be as close to the same length as the original as possible and still allow the clock to run properly, and also having to replace the original crutch and verge assembly and trying to get the pitch of the crutch just right so the clock would be in proper beat and would adjust at the pendulum bob to make the clock run at the correct time consistently throughout the clock's entire 8-day run. It wasn't easy (as I basically had to teach myself using readily accessible internet resources) but I got it fixed.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's really cool you were able to figure all that out. I'm also just learning and figuring things out as I go. I plan to keep learning from my mistakes and getting better. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@levimevis5192]

@@WatchOverhaul I've always been interested in antique clocks and watches but I've just recently within the past several years gotten into the actual repair end of antique clocks. I have high functioning Autism and that's part of the reason why I am obsessed with antique clocks and radios and repairing them.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I think sometimes you have to be a little obsessed, be persistent and have lots of patience to get good at something. It helps having the right tools and equipment but it's hard to spend hundreds of dollars on professional equipment all at once. It's a journey for sure. Keep at it if you're having fun!

[@fredleonard1547]

Interesting to watch a movie figure things out. I'm a retired watch and clock repairer with 50 years at the bench. And over the years have repaired hundreds of the Gilbert's, sessions and all. Did a good job, but usually the teeth and pinions are never lubricated. Any dust that gets on will increase the tooth wear.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Hi Fred! That's really neat you have worked on so many watches and clocks. I've worked on 4 or 5 watches and this was my second clock. Thanks for the feedback! Others have mentioned I shouldn't have used grease as well. Amateur mistake for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@theclockcollector7967]

as a (german) clock collector I love seeing putting clocks back to live. You did a pretty good job for the second clock you ever repered

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@michaeltreadwell777]

A great video, but as a Horologist, I have to tell you - NEVER use Grease or 3 in 1 oil on a clock - they both attract dust and go all 'gummy' in time ! Those wheels should run as dry as possible, and only use a proper mineral clock oil very sparingly on the pinion ends. personally, I would have replaced the paper dial - so easy to buy, and also blackened the hands, but hey - it's all subjective and you did a great job. Well done 🙂

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, others said I shouldn't have used grease too. Won't be doing that anymore! I switched to using Horace Whitlock's Clock Oil now. I wanted to leave the clock as original as I could. The plan wasn't to make it look like new so that's why I didn't touch the hands or dial. Thanks for your feedback and for watching.

[@69dblcab]

@@WatchOverhaul Great call on not over restoring the face and hands. They have earned there scars. AS to 3n1. It has a wax base and definitely gums up. Gears dry. Steel on Brass for the load applied by a clock is not an issue. Like others have said lube the pivots. IF you continue with clocks a main spring grease/lube as well. Need to prevent rust on them. Great job on the case repair.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Yeah, I switched what I was doing on the next clock I worked on. You can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baO5nKqkerFjbrM. I'm working on another clock right now and I plan to address the mainsprings for the first time. Hopefully it all works out! Thanks for watching!

[@mikefochtman7164]

Nice job. I've only worked a couple of clocks but I've found that a light silicone based oil lasts longer without 'gumming up' like petroleum based oil. And sometimes I've used a solvent to clean out the pivots/ gears without taking the top plate off. And yeah, figuring out the chimes is always 'fun' since they seem to be all different. Again, nice work and nice video.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, this was my second clock I've worked on. I made some mistakes for sure. I'm now using Horace Whitlock's Clock Oil from now on, and not putting grease on the gears and pinions. Thanks for watching!

[@georgebrown8312]

You really got that clock looking good, and you also got it working like a charm as well. I'll bet it took a lot of patience and persistence to get the whole job done. Great work.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! It definitely took some patience and time trying to figure things out. It was only the second clock I've worked on, so I was seeing things for the first time. Thanks for watching!

[@marksamatuerfloridavideos]

Wow! Excellent video. Makes me appreciate my "new hobby" even more. I'm 75 and have purchased 5 clocks recently (one at a time) through estate auctions. Very informative. You have a gift ! Thanks, Mark Citrus County Florida

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! It's a fun and challenging hobby to get into. I made a follow-up video with this clock you might be interested in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qzoodqpduIbc0. Thanks for watching!

[@virginiaescamilla4660]

Great video! Nice that someone that repairs clocks for living commented. The video was great you did a great job on that. Love the music you played, and you have a great calm voice in your presentation!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tmanaz480]

The gong sounds beautiful. It sounds like a much larger clock.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I was surprised as well! Thanks for watching! :)

[@mynameis9057]

The gong or chime sounds wonderful, so rich and nice quality sounding. If you can disassemble something and then reassemble it without any extra parts left over when you finish, and it works as originally intended,than that's a win IMHO. Thanks for the video.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I try to stay organized and take lots of video and images so I don't end up with extra parts, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherjulianus2214]

Beautiful job! Being a former horological person, you did very good!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I definitely made some amateur mistakes, but that's just part of it. So much to learn! :) Thanks for watching!

[@johngray8249]

Excellent job, it must give you great satisfaction to bring an old clock back to life. I admire and envy your talent. Congrats from Argentina. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Yeah, the whole process is very enjoyable for me. It can get a little stressful though if something isn't working, but feels great when I can fix it! Thanks for watching!

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

When it comes to cleaning a wooden case like this, (or any old piece of furniture) I use Restor-A-Finish. If the piece is unusually dirty, I use a damp cloth and lightly remove as much dust and dirt as possible. Then I use a cloth and soft toothbrush with Restor-A_Finish and completely go over the entire piece. The toothbrush works great in all crevices and fancy areas. I then leave the item in an open area for a day or so in order that the "Restor" can evaporate or whatever. I then wipe the entire piece with a soft cloth and it looks great.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I also cleaned the case with a damp cloth just to get the dust and dirt off. My goal wasn't to make the case look brand new. I wanted to leave the clock as original as I could. I didn't want to remove characteristics that showed its natural passage through time. This is the same reason why I didn't remove the patina off the brass movement parts. I could have polished the patina off, but then it would have lost a part of its history. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@mikededmon]

I live in Bristol, CT. The home of The American Clock & Watch Museum. I discovered it a few years ago, right after we moved here. If you ever get a chance, you should visit. It's an amazing history of clocks (apparently the largest manufacturing of American made clocks was in Bristol and neighboring areas for many years.) of all types. Clocks from the very earliest to more modern. IE time clocks, bank door clock, atomic clocks, etc. Really an exceptional collection and tons of information. Highly recommended.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's cool. If I'm ever in that area, I'll have to check it out!

[@caseycarpenter7004]

This is amazing! Im attempting a restoration of an 1848 burge and fuller weight driven clock myself, glad to see other peopl out there who are into this hobby like i am.. great work!! 10/10

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, it's fun figuring it all out! Thanks for watching!

[@jameshasselbrack8412]

Good job! Spend a few bucks and buy nutdrivers, instead of the pliers... correct tools make the job so much easier.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Yeah, without thinking, I used pliers that were on my desk instead of grabbing the right tool. Thanks for watching!

[@juriaan13]

Sounds like my ex wife, she drove me nuts to...

[@CarnivoreCurin]

I'm impressed. I didn't think I would be, but I am.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! It's alot of fun figuring all this out. Working on clocks and watches, filming, editing, etc. takes patience, but I get so much enjoyment from it. Thanks for watching!

[@stephencroft761]

I really wanted to get into fixing pocket watches and my mother in law has an old clock that needs work. However I can’t handle the ticking in my quiet house. So I put that hobby on hold. Thanks for sharing, it is fun to watch.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@bryanh1944FBH]

At my local Ace Hardware store, they have speciality brass screws with straight slot heads. They are more expensive; however, they are more correct to use on old pieces. The Phillips head screws aren't correct.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, I couldn't find the right ones at the time. I plan to switch them out. Thanks for watching!

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

Great job. One tip though, don’t glue after stain. The glue generally won’t adhere as well.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@OldSkoolF]

Cool video.. Just a FYI, don't let steel touch brass in the ultrasonic... Its harder and will leave marks or possibly damage the brass.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Oh thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching.

[@czerstwy22]

I saw your newest video (and a few others) and during this 2 years it is clear that you learn some things :D I like sometime to repair mechanical stuff (not clocks, various machines, tools etc) and I like to use 2 things, electric brush (one for teeth, but with old tip) and kerosene. Kerosene is great for dissolving oils, grease etc. and also softens up other dirt. It needs to be cleaned with soap or other cleaner since itself is a little oily, but it's a lot easier than removing baked dirt

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, I've learned a lot more, and I think some of my techniques have improved. Hopefully, all of my videos, starting from the beginning, show improvement as time goes on. Thanks for the tips and for watching!

[@RobbieVoy]

Nice job. I would recommend using rabbit hide glue when fixing the case. This is a traditional glue for antiques that allows it to be reversible if needed,

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tip!

[@johndobbie528]

Nice to see that you didn't try to polish it up. However, although these American clocks will still run even when badly worn there seems to have been no inspection of pivots and holes that might have required recutting and bushings fitted. Oh dear, wheel teeth and pinions should run dry, only oil pivots and levers.

[@WatchOverhaul]

This was only the second clock I've ever worked on. I don't have the preferred equipment/tools yet, and I also don't have all the required skills. Addressing worn pivot holes is a skill I hope to work on at some point, but wasn't going to practice that skill on this clock that has sentimental value to me. Many people have commented that I shouldn't have used grease - I won't do that again! Thanks for your feedback and hope to keep learning and getting better!

[@johndobbie528]

Well done in that case, many other clocks are actually simpler to work on, the wire levers are often bent and can be a fiddle to align properly. Don't worry about not having sufficient equipment, pivots can be reshaped by using a fine file and a wooden rest. Bushes are available ready made and can be fitted with careful use of a round needle file and friction fitted or even riveted.

[@Newberntrains]

That is a beautiful clock you did good bring it back to life

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@BroWCarey]

Really beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@jackwoodhouse9041]

Hi, love your videos! Your great with clocks and I’m looking forward to some more! Maybe next time you could try a french clock as they can be more challenging as the movements are very high in quality.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I'm actually working on a German Cuckoo Clock at the moment. A friend gave it to me to get it running again. If I could get my hands on a French clock, I would give that a try too.

[@xlerb2286]

I believe that odd little wire hanging down from the movement will lift the stop lever on the strike train. That was necessary if the strike train needed to be put back in sync with the time. A bit hard to lift the lever directly when the face is in place 🙂

[@WatchOverhaul]

Interesting. I thought that wire was intended to add a little more weight to the stop lever so it falls quicker.

[@Barbarra63297]

Beautiful job and beautiful clock!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@AndreasAnsari2407]

Only people who understand antiquities know how high the historical value of this thing is...

[@WatchOverhaul]

I agree 👍

[@javieraleman8150]

Amazing!!! Great job! I have a family clock that I have no idea on how to restore!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@matthewjohnson6360]

What, does your family think?" I liked the fact you spoke most of the channel that do restoring of thing don't speak.

[@WatchOverhaul]

They really like how it turned out. They said I can keep it which is pretty cool. I plan to keep narrating the videos - I think it helps people understand what I'm doing. Thanks for watching!

[@reggievangleason9511]

Nice video. I admire old clocks, but without patience to actually work on them. . . It looked like you were tuning the gong, but whatever you did, it has amazing tone.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! I was positioning the gong so the hammer hit it right. The hammer has to hit the gong then back off a little so the sound can resonate.

[@hybridchild8393]

Nice job! Only criticism is that the replacement screws are not in keeping with the era of the clock.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Yeah, I need to find the right screws and replace them.

[@zekezicherman1039]

I am interested in the details of how you put the clock in beat and adjusted the beat rate. I have an old Sessions wall clock that is my first find that I am working through. First working through the mechanicals to get it running long enough to uncover and understand its issues. I am unsure if the pendulum is original, which may be part of my problem. I have been unable to locate enough information to identify the clock. If you provide pointers in that area too, that would help. Great video! I learn as I do, similar to the spirit of this video.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Hey! Thanks for reaching out! I can try to help you work through it. It will be easier over email because KZbin comments aren't the best for back and forth conversations. You can email me at [e-mail].

[@cwwCADAVER]

Philips screw wasn't invented till 1930s.. I saw you putting them in and was NOO lol and you already know about the oil. Good job getting the family clock up and going again, wish I had something to pass down like that.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Haha. Yeah, I tried finding the right screws at the time but the store didn't have them. I can easily replace them though. Thanks for watching!

[@19Bmiller]

Wonderful and skilled job.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@baanpan]

Thank you for deep detail.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@Full_Metal_Digger]

I'm enjoying your videos very much. Did you add a note to the back of the dial with the date you cleaned and repaired the clock? (Like the 1891 and 1896 notes)

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! Yeah, I added a note to the back of the dial.

[@ponyrang]

Wow, My best friend, I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@1pilotsteve]

Good job but never use grease on the lantern pinions..that will just attract dirt and gum up the works.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tip! This is only the second clock I've worked on so I'm still learning. Thanks for watching!

[@karenshort3880]

Did you clean the Springs? I know there is a look that will wind them back up.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I didn't on this clock. Didn't have the skills or tools at the time. I cleaned the springs on my last 2 videos.

[@joshuaolsen8844]

Looking forward to more videos like these

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! I have another one on the way soon!

[@ceebee23]

wow.... lovely ..just lovely

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@wazzazone]

Fantastic work thanks for recording it.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@amandacomstock1268]

What is the length of the suspension spring you replaced? Where did you purchase it?

[@WatchOverhaul]

It was 3 3/16" but I had to shorten it a little. I got it on ebay. You can find them by searching "Antique clock Pendulum Suspension Spring".

[@TrensdePesca]

Trens de Pesca - Brasil - Ficou muito bom o trabalho!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@philipbrailey]

Beautiful!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@edwardbishop1176]

Never use 3 in 1 oil in clocks. As it ages it solidifies. Singer machine oil is good. I am a watchmaker from the 1950 - 60 s and overhauled many of these American clocks

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tip! I use Horace Whitlock's Clock Oil now.

[@larryadams2184]

Very nice job keep doing them

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I'm working on another clock now. Thanks for watching!

[@greghisola9875]

Hi...I have these kind of pendulum clock.. where to buy those bell that you have on your clock bec.i like the sound that it produce.. thanks..

[@WatchOverhaul]

Probably ebay. You can Google and find out. Thanks for watching!

[@sephalon1]

I hope you added your own "cleaned on" date on the back of the dial to go with the rest.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yup, I did! Thanks for watching!

[@douglaswragg7972]

I am not sure about using lithium grease and 3 in 1 oil for the mechanism, but pliers instead of spanners for the nuts???

[@WatchOverhaul]

Others said I shouldn't have used grease - won't do that anymore. I read that 3 in 1 oil can be used, but I've switched to real clock oil for the clock I'm working on now. The pliers were a mistake - wasn't thinking and just grabbed them because they were right next to me. Always more to learn and improve! Thanks for watching.

[@terryansell6641]

Very interesting video thank you from New Zealand

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@alteredexistence4115]

great job...use an old toothbrush for the nooks and crannies!

[@WatchOverhaul]

That's a good idea! Thanks!

[@wastedpotato4555]

Just found this channel so awesome love old time clocks i have one from the 1800s it still runs so I won't pull it apart 🤣

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! These clock are a work of art.

[@larrykelly2838]

Nice restoration

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@theray2009]

Very cool clock and great restoration!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@mariaisabelfigueiredo8475]

Temos um relógio antigo que também bate as horas. Acho lindo.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I agree! I really like the sound it makes too. Thanks for watching!

[@bcarrancho]

Any idea how heavy that pendulum is. I have the same clock but the pendulum is gone.

[@WatchOverhaul]

I think you're referring to the pendulum bob. The bob is the actual weight. I'm not sure how much it weighs. I don't have a scale that will weigh something that light. You can try googling "Gilbert clock pendulum bob" and see if you find any info. I found one forum discussing the weight being 2.6 oz or 4 oz. Don't know how accurate that is or if those numbers are remotely close. mb.nawcc.org/threads/gilbert-clock-pendulum-bob.181801/

[@matthiku]

I would omit the (for some people obnoxious) background music as it unnecessarily distracts from an otherwise fascinating, excellent video!

[@WatchOverhaul]

My latest videos don't have music.

[@matthiku]

@@WatchOverhaul thanks so much! Really appreciated. I'm an even bigger fan of your channel now! 😊👍😊👍

[@IlkkaVuoristo]

But did you mark your work like the others who repaired the clock?

[@WatchOverhaul]

I put cleaned and repaired, my name and the year on part of a sticky note and stuck it to the backside of the dial. I didn't want to write directly on the dial, so that's what I decided to do. Thanks for watching!

[@kiwidonkeyk1656]

That's a shame, you are the next piece of the clocks history, the note won't survive, next person who works on it will appreciate your input like you did your two predecessors .

[@A2Z1Two3]

@@kiwidonkeyk1656 I agree he is as much a part of the history of the clock as the others , and as much right to write on the dial as they did.

[@zeekwolfe6251]

What is the "propeller" in the upper left hand corner? I've seen other clocks with this feature. It spins and moves air around but for what purpose?

[@WatchOverhaul]

That is a fan on the strike train side of the movement. It helps regulate strike speed. The fan slows the strike train so it doesn't run/chime too fast. Thanks for watching.

[@dandickinson1003]

Nice job 👍

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@andrewgrace4410]

Very nice 👌

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@joeyestrada1899]

Great Job

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@moodyga40]

big no no putting grease on the gears use fine clock oil

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, a few others mentioned that as well. I won't be doing that anymore! Thanks for watching!

[@virginiaescamilla4660]

Any idea how much it could take to fix my Gilbert 1845. The chime doesn’t/hasn’t dinked with the time. I have only owned the click for 8 hours at this point watching and reading.

[@WatchOverhaul]

There could be a number of things wrong, so I don't know how much effort would be required.

[@virginiaescamilla4660]

@@WatchOverhaul Hi. It seems to tell time just fine. This clock is growing on me. Im thinking I really want to keep it. I want to enjoy the striking of the gong.

[@schedule4523]

Beutifull gread thanks.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@hanytaha8237]

Nice work 🖒🖒

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@markphillips6154]

Beautiful restoration. You should buy some small glue scrapers

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks! I'm glad I was able to get it working and give it a refresh. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@tstahlfsu]

How did you set the hands so they line up with the chime? I have one of these (different cabinet, same movement) that's an hour behind because... stupid me... rotated the hand backwards... Do I just literally move the hands to the right position and put them back on? Thanks!

[@WatchOverhaul]

What I did was: 1. Rotate the minute hand to the 12 position 2. Count the number of times it chimes 3. Loosen the hour hand and move it to the right hour 4. Push the hour hand back on. I think I had to remove the minute hand to do this. The hour hand is just pressure fit on, so yours probably slipped when you rotated it backwards.

[@tstahlfsu]

@@WatchOverhaul Thank you so much! That was exactly it and fixed it! It's been 'broken' for 2 years because I didn't want to take a chance!

[@WatchOverhaul]

Awesome! Glad it worked!

[@mohammadyasen7422]

Good job Where are the batteries?

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks. This is a mechanical clock powered by springs. Batteries are not needed.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Watching someone use a pair of pliers on nuts is excruciating 🤦

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yup! Wasn't thinking. Thanks for watching!

[@jordanbusby6231]

This clock has a George b. Owen cathedral gong and gong base

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yup! It was patented October 11th, 1881. Thanks for watching!

[@jordanbusby6231]

@@WatchOverhaul you're welcome

[@punk_oi_oi]

Nice

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@nullpointer3860]

I really liked the video, only one criticism, the sound effect you use when you make an annotation on the screen is annoying due to the difference in volume with that of your voice, which is calm and low, and suddenly the effect appears out of the nothing much stronger than the voiceover, but the rest, very enjoyable, thanks for sharing it.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, sorry about that. I was fairly new to making KZbin videos during this time, and I was trying various things out. My latest videos don't have annoying pop-up sounds and the narration volume is a little louder. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@johnc8112]

Great video keep up the awesome work you do.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@hadsoncavalcanti6257]

O gongo deste relógio é maravilhoso!

[@WatchOverhaul]

I like the sound of the gong too! Thanks for watching!

[@ThomasKnight-yw8lr]

How did you do the beat rate

[@WatchOverhaul]

If you mean, how did I figure out the actual beat rate, I used this app, play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitzan.cuckoocalibration. It's just a clock calibration app. I had to input what the expected beat rate should be, and it will analyze the beat.

[@gtb81.]

my only gripe is you used philips screws, i hate using them on antiques.

[@WatchOverhaul]

It's what I could find at a local hardware store. I can replace them at some point when I find different ones. Thanks for watching!

[@gtb81.]

@@WatchOverhaul understandable, best place i have found is ACE, they usually have lots of interesting fasteners

[@robertcatuara5118]

You're killing me with the white lithium grease. 😉

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, rookie mistake! Won't be doing that again.

[@max.m.8873]

Wow 🥰😲👏 great work 👍😍

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks!

[@ndspeedster]

Never put grease or oil on the gears or the teeth. They should always be dry

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yup. Many people have said that. Mistakes were made. I'm still learning. Thanks for watching!

[@-dos.ghost-8856]

I have the actual 1800s clock trade mark stamp that made that trademark stamp on that yellow tag On the back side.

[@WatchOverhaul]

That is very cool. Can you share a picture of it with me? [e-mail].

[@-dos.ghost-8856]

@@WatchOverhaul sent.

[@wellingtonsilva8903]

que vídeo satisfatório! obrigado.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@ryburnsjr]

Wow just wow.😀😀😀😀

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you!

[@ndspeedster]

You need to put a little bit of oil on the Springs themselves. The best oil to use for the other parts like all the pivot holes is like a three-in-one Singer sewing machine oil.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thanks for the tips and for watching!

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

You parents would be so proud. Ever think of becoming a horologist? You have the patience...

[@WatchOverhaul]

Thank you! I've looked into it a little bit. Maybe some day I'll have more time for something like that.

[@sithyarael6807]

Ah the good ol' 3 in 1 oil. Last I looked that stuff was kinda pricey when you can find it. Just a little bit goes a long long ways. Hell think my step-dad still has two or three of the cans of it from the 80's and all probably at least half full.

[@WatchOverhaul]

Yeah, I use Horace Whitlock's Clock Oil now. It's the proper oil to use. amzn.to/3LfLbpo Thanks for watching!

[@borysf]

In one of your videos I saw you use some phone app to measure the BPM of the clock. Can you please tell me the name of the app? Currently I'm building my own pendulum clock from scratch and I think it would be useful. Great work, by the way! :)

[@WatchOverhaul]

There is a link in the description for the app I used. Thanks for watching!

[@borysf]

@@WatchOverhaul I’ve got the app, thanks! :) I have a little problem in calculating how many BPM my clock should run at. The clock is built with LEGO so it needs more wheels than standard clock. I can’t figure out the formula (there is no problem for 3 or 4-wheel clocks). If I sent you the wheels plan, would you be so kind to help me figure it out?

[@WatchOverhaul]

This website explains how to work out the BPM. needhamia.com/calculating-a-clocks-ideal-pendulum-period-the-sequel/

[@borysf]

@@WatchOverhaul great! Thank you