Is The Bell Too Big?

[@tmediaguy]

Billy, You may find that trying to make the bell pivot/swing for peeling will be an engineering matter given the swing weight and lateral movement inherent in the combination of horizontal movement of the center of gravity of the bell and its swinging back. As you suggest the attachment for simply pulling the hanging clapper may have made for a simpler installation after being moved from its initial installation. One small parish church I served in Yorkshire had a large bell (approximately 125 CM throat) installed during construction in the 17th century and three smaller brass ships bells salvaged from ships that floundered on the nearby coast line over the years. As the structure of the bell tower aged, the church Chapter and wardens decided to use the clappers to hammer the bells rather than swing them. The ropes were fed through side-mounted pulleys before hanging down into the base of the tower. Weights were added to the clappers to make them fall away from the side of the bell after striking and pull the rope back up for the next pull as the tower was 21 meters tall and the bell ropes were heavy. Also, rigging the cable(s) necessary to raise the bell may be best achieved by a rigging crew. Talk to a professional theater/stage crew director or utilities crew with experience in lifting heavy object safely with cables. Best wishes for a successful hanging! Fr. Thomas

[@kathywiseman7944]

I agree. You should ask an engineer to come in before you hang up the bell just to make sure you are putting it up correctly.

[@belle6219]

Please hire professionals.

[@dt528bmw]

I agree totally. Swinging a bell of that weight would require an engineering inspection of the structure and evaluation of the condition and capabilities of the wood supports. 275 lbs of dead weight would destroy everything in it's path should it break loose and fall.

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Now this makes sense. We have 3 bells in our tower and they do not move. They are ran off the “pulley” system with counter weights. Our tower is a huge elongated metal pyramid that holds the 3 bells and sits beside the church. I love hearing them.

[@lisakilmer2667]

Such good information, Father! Talking to a theater crew is a great idea. I remember learning that large construction projects used to hire sailors because they knew how to rig ropes - theater crews have similar cross-training.

[@carolwhite6979]

Use a bees wax candle to apply a thin layer of wax to the outside of the bell to protect it from weathering.... Go to the manufacturer / foundry to pull history for that bell... i e dates and purchase details. They should also be able to provide hanging, ringing and rope and care requirements! So exciting!

[@brittawrolson5936]

Am so excited to hear the bell ring! There is something magical about church bells🎶🤗

[@miraclefarm1927]

Before you ring that bell for the first time you have got to let the people of the town know because to them it will be cause of great celebration. Blessings

[@babawali3021]

Agreed. Let the local population know in advance of the official first bell ringing, else they might be confused by or even fearful from the new noise. Is the Strasbourg foundry still in business? Representatives from the foundry might also be invited for the first ringing. The bell number will tell you how old the bell is (i.e., when the bell was cast).

[@sjldfilms5126]

Does this bell make my steeple look big? Sorry not sorry. Lol 😂. Thank you guys for great content and a few minutes of rest from reality. ❤

[@joannc147]

🤣🤣🤣

[@timeforturtles]

I don’t think I have commented quite so much as on your channel! It’s becoming a bit embarrassing now, but I anxiously anticipate every step of improvements and appreciate learning so much architectural history. ❤ your work!

[@luckyduckcanuck]

Always amazed - the fact that there is nothing you can't figure out Billy! You talent will save you tons of $ throughout the restoration.

[@suehall3298]

That was fascinating the history of the bell tower & clock It's Amazing what a bucket of soapy water can do 👍🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@lenajaques4183]

What a find that beautiful bell is……another step towards bringing the Convent back to life ! As for Ernest ….he is a real sweetie …..!xx

[@rayn8740]

Ernest is growing up so fast. Nice bell Billy.

[@marthaboswell9720]

That is absolutely amazing! You are definitely bringing the convent back to life!

[@amycoffin826]

It will be wonderful to hear the bells be rung for Christmas and New Year's.

[@IreneSonni]

This labour of love will be wonderful to follow. Lovely seeing Ernest, he’s such a lovely boy❤

[@autodidactin]

Wow, that bell is a beautiful object in itself. If there is anyone who could put it back in service, it’s you Billy! Ernest is getting to be such a big boy, loved the closing shot of you two together.

[@mavep2855]

I am surprised by how easily the bell cleaned up. It is a beauty! The installation will be very interesting to watch. Wonderful to see Ernest again, he is growing up before our eyes. Crack on with Halloween party preps.🎃👻💀

[@clydegriffith6732]

I know it might be hard to wait, but I think I would wait until Christmas day to ring the bell officially. Perhaps you could put padding on the clapper while you test the mechanism. I think it would be a really nice surprise for the town on Christmas day to hear it ringing.

[@MissGimpsAlot]

This would be so poetic and lovely, but I also agree, so hard to wait! "I heard the bells on Christmas day, Thier old familiar carols play!" 🎶🎶

[@kimvanek2322]

Love any and all things this family gets up to!! They are all brilliant, kind and hard working people that hire and surround themselves with like minded helpers and friends!! Your channels are awesome and great fun to watch!! The boys are adorable with eyes and handsome faces just like their daddy!! Crack on!!!!😊❤

[@84parsons]

That's going to be awesome. You always put so much effort in. Can't believe we didn't hear a gag from Ryan. Nice to see you cleaning your bell Billy 🔔 😆 🤣

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy, Ryan, and Rick my loves. Good work on moving the bell to the convent. Thank God the basic bracing for the bell is still intact in the bell tower. Looking forward to your Halloween party. Be careful working in the tower. See ya tomorrow. Take care and stay safe 🍺🌹😇🌞🌈🎈❤️🇺🇸👍🕊🙏

[@rogerbraidwood7611]

It looks like you will need a lot of rope for the bell ...i needed rope for my turret stairs on my little Chateau ...i could not find any in France ..I got it in the end from the Navel Dockyard Chatham Kent UK it is made from Hemp... There is a historic Ropery that has made rope for Hundreds of years .. The rope smells great ....Modern rope is made from nylon etc this rope is the business !

[@rogerbraidwood7611]

The original Bell rope would have been Hemp !

[@kdean9537]

Thank you Billy, I really appreciate how you show us all the details of the convent! Hearing the history is fascinating and appreciated! The bell really is a beauty! Take care of yourselves, stay well! Kathy x 💖Canada

[@doriskovalcik442]

I’m amazed, every time I see it, at the change in the convent. And, of course, the more you do the better it is. The bell is one more thing to enhance the convent and looking forward to hearing it ring out one day.

[@TRtribal]

It's very common for bells to have two methods for ringing. One would be the standard rope pull to swing the bell, and the second would be an automated or rope-pulled striker to allow for signals or specific numbers of rings. Seriously cool - thanks for sharing this process.

[@meganhall1306]

It’s going to be so interesting seeing the bell being put up in the convent. Ernest is such a beautiful boy. Thanks Billy xxx💕💕

[@suzannestubbins]

Amazing, how a wash can change a look of the bell, beautiful! Nice to see Ernest again..... He's growing up fast!

[@deannayoung5311]

Good day Billy boo 🍂🍁🌻👻😁 Can't wait to hear it ring up the town 🙌 What a wonderful surprise for the convent bringing her back to a brilliant life" 👏 you truly are I smile Billy every time I see you Cracking on! 😊

[@ehpeachylove]

Ahhh Billy this bell is magnificent and such a grand find. It’s cleaned up nicely. Good job Rick for being there to help Billy and Ryan. It’s lovely hearing the history and you are very knowledgeable Billy. Love that you take such joy in restoring this beautiful Convent. Cannot wait until the first peal of church bell and hear what the folks in town think. Amazing construction in the bell tower. Good job Billy, Rick, and Billy. Love to all. Cannot wait to the Halloween party. Earnest is the cutest boy… his fave word Yep… lol. See you tomorrow. Good filming Ryan. ❤❤❤

[@manonmassari7771]

The bell is beautiful. You are very enterprising young men...well done. And....to hear the bells ring for the Angelus at 6am, 12 noon and 6pm would be lovely.

[@crazydays7]

It is a sublime bell. I can’t believe you found it!!! Love that the rope pull feeds down to your office, Billy. Ryan, it is nice to see you back working with Billy.

[@ruthiepooh86]

Ryan, you’re doing a great job as producer of the petherick videos.

[@damealeta3541]

I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing the bell in place. Will you ring it for Christmas? Wouldn't that be magical 🎆 to hear bells ringing at the convent again?! Looking forward to more videos courtesy of Ryan and staring you and the crew! 💚

[@hello15848]

Ernest is growing so much! I say let Ernest get the first bell ring!

[@meganhall1306]

Yes would be great if Ernest rang it first 😁xx

[@FngrsXd-n25]

Awe Baby Ernest and dad!! Thank you Billy!💖💖💖💖

[@kiethee]

Hi billy can’t wait to see how you are going to get the bell in the tower it’s going to look stunning and sounds great and I think the town will be very pleased hopefully to hear it once again ringing and definitely stand outside and record it I would love to see peoples reactions to it

[@ronaldhorton2438]

Well you certainly have me fascinated! The bell is beautiful and the tower is amazing. The closing shot of you and Earnest is beautiful. There is nothing more beautiful than a happy child. Thank you.

[@susanthompson569]

I hope you can keep it in the chapel out of the weather. It just seems a safer and more appropriate place for it to rest until it is installed in the tower. It cleaned up beautifully!

[@helenstella2666]

Great find with the bell Billy 😊 Such brilliant carpentry & structure in the bell tower 👍

[@suechapman8580]

So Quasimodo, you feel at home in the bell tower. This is so exciting , I hope it can be adapted to fit. Another celebration to look forward to....The ringing of the bell. Something for the town people to look forward to. X

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Fantastic video. The bell tower architecture is an architectural marvel and the new bell will grace the tower with its beauty. Ernest is so cute and getting so big. xx

[@bobr9895]

I love your fascination for details. That makes everything top notch.

[@johnwilson1163]

Hi Billy, you don't want to go and live in the bell tower. Someone in Paris did that one years ago 🤭. I'm glad you took the counterweight off the clapper it looked so out of place and looking forward to seeing the installation process. Best wishes

[@hedgewood7152]

The bell is such a beautiful work of art, I can’t wait to hear its voice!

[@The_Robert.Fletcher]

It is all so amazing. Billy, it looks like you have a big challenge with that bell it will be fantastic when it is installed.

[@gregblanchard747]

great stuff you are doing with the convent. would like to see a tour of the chateau and all the out buildings and property

[@bobfromtheband1]

So Billy, you're going to become Billy Quasimodo then.🤣

[@hopegrable]

The bell is absolutely beautiful, Billy. So looking forward to seeing you guys install it. It's going to quite a bit of work hoisting that thing into place, but hearing it ring for the first time will make it all worth it. Maybe invite the local mayor and members of city council to a kind of bell ringing ceremony to mark a new era of prosperity for the convent and the community. Love you guys!!! 😘💕

[@mark3863]

Discovered your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching to catch up, absolutely loving it (2 Years Time lapse of the Chateau is a masterpiece). I think your bell might have come from a clock as J&A Ungerer of Strasbourg were an engineering and clock building company.

[@nkb1]

Have you thought of adding/constructing a safer access to the bell tower? Maybe make it look like it was always there. But, you'd have safe access to the bell for maintenance.

[@jimcooksey812]

The obligatory.... "that's not going anywhere" I am glad to see it is universal... It is a requirement when ratchet strapping ANYTHING.... That is a beautiful bell!

[@donnalewis4895]

Can't wait to hear the bell ringing. Lovely old bell. Hugs

[@B-leafer]

Looks like a very happy bell, all clean and polished ready to sing her heart out for God and country. Lol

[@lizstevenson7801]

That bell is a work of art, the design on the base is beautiful. Good luck with working out all the wooden details and all the measurements. I am looking forward to seeing it, when its installed. 💕🇦🇺

[@karinbergman1646]

Be sure to have all the proper bell installer help when you do this big installation! It will be wonderful to hear it ring. Have you checked with the local authorities to see about how many times and when the bell can be rung? Are you going to have the electrics for ringing all done at the same time of installation? Would be really cool if young Ernest and Archibald can do the first ring.💗

[@thierrymilan2039]

First time I can hear Ernest talking, cool then !

[@victoriasmith8814]

Very interesting findings up in the Bell Tower!!

[@chuckjackson1814]

Just so cool.... Really adds to the big picture. I was noticing and enjoying the bell sound in your intro vids. Just really added to the nice feelings. Thanks for sharing.

[@leadahonhorst297]

I can't stop watching your videos, that bell is beautiful, I hope it works out for you.. Can't wait to hear it. You all are amazing and thank you for teaching us. You feel like family, I wish I could visit if I wasn't scared to get on a plane...lol

[@mojogaucho]

Some thing to think about. I was in Venice in 2019 and climbed St Mark's bell tower. The bells were rung quite frequently, possibly on the half hour. They had installed a system where the bells no longer swung but were struck with a hammer externally. The hammer was on a fixed bracket next to the bell so the only moving part was the hinge point for the hammer which was operated by an electric solenoid. I have tried to post a picture but KZbin won't let me do that. I'm thinking that given the weight of the bell and the height you have to get it up to, it may be much simpler and easier the have the bell be in a fixed position so you don't have to worry about pivots for the bell. Also, it will be a lot easier to ring the bell with an electrical setup rather than trying to rig up ropes and pulleys. Just my 2c worth.

[@jeanburgin160]

The bell is so beautiful! You are lucky to have found it.

[@fedupnow61859]

Can't wait to hear it from the steeple. I learn so much from your channel. Thanks for that..

[@Gyllsd1]

This is really great. No one can tell that you are really excited about that bell! LOL. Just kidding. We are excited too. You might contact the people at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in England. They have been making bells for hundreds of years. They made the Centennial Bell for America's Bicentennial, and I believe that it was they who cast the Liberty Bell. [It had some issues.] They will know everything about casting bells. I seem to recall that bells are cast in a mold and sand is involved in some fashion. That could be the impurities that were around the top of the bell. [They are cast upside-down. We ordered our Handbells from Whitechapel, [sort of the Bentley of Bell Foundries] and the people there were really wonderful to work with. I'm sure they have a website. Take care. I'll bet Michael is excited about the bell too. Happy Hallowe'en.

[@jomcgee6094]

This is just fascinating and exciting! This will be interesting to see the build and install!❤

[@stellaevans752]

I love the bell Billy, the people who live in the town will love it and for some it will bring back memories, I thought it came up very nice after it’s wash and much better to look at without that man made counter weight, great camera work Ryan, love the video, can’t wait to hear it, I think it will be emotional, much love guys xxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kencase2179]

I can't wait to hear the bell ring.

[@elizabethedwards7596]

I love what you guys are doing. I can't wait until you guys ring the Bell.

[@barbarageer943]

Yeah!!!!! I was so happy to see Ernest🤗🤗🤗🤗. The bell is really a beauty. Know the ring will be awesome!!!!!

[@monicagulden1296]

The bell is beautiful! Can’t wait to hear it ring.

[@mjecheverria4197]

Thanks for the explanations Billy,all of it concerning the bell makes sense.

[@LeslieNikulka]

You have a brilliant mind, Billy. It's not the first time I've marveled at how you figured out what something from the past is for and here, of course, I'm referring to the old cabinet up in the bell tower which was an old casing for the clock mechanism to time the ringing of the bells (I hope I've got that right). Well done, Billy. Thanks for sharing another brilliant video, Ryan and Billy. ox

[@melissaallen4796]

Awesome update on the bell. Look forward to seeing the Halloween decorations. I remember last year's video from Halloween. It looked great. Wished I was there.

[@mistywolf312]

If you moved in up there then rather than bats in the belfry the convent would have a Billy in the belfry .

[@louisegatti9262]

I like how you find out as much as you can about the convent, the bell, the Chateau and all the antique stuff in your possession. That bell sure did shine up well after you washed it. You never cease to amaze me.

[@TheNaturalLawInstitute]

OMG that ladder in the belltower shot made me dizzy... lol

[@bluebird1239]

"I think this is where I'm going to live from now on", now known as 'Billy in the Belfry' or 'Where's Billy?'

[@sallycarpenter1584]

Thanks Billy,That is going to be a dificult job raising the bell,but cant waite to see it.

[@StonedustandStardust]

Beautiful Bell. I heard the clacker clack when you were putting in your car. It has a gorgeous tone!

[@margaretf6147]

I thought the same!

[@mathiasmilne]

The bell looks beautiful now Billy! The few times, while moving it, when we heard it ding (though muted) it sounded somewhere in the neighbourhood of a D# or and E. obviously this may change when it swings freely.

[@seaglass777]

WOW !!! warm water and soap........amazing!

[@selinawilsonart]

Fabulous! I love hearing your enthusiasm and knowledge. Like Ryan said "sublime"

[@darlenewebber7706]

You Petherick’s are so smart with everything you guys do. Love your videos can’t wait to hear the first ring of that gorgeous bell. ❤

[@casscara]

Loving the momentum. The bell 🔔 is a perfect addition. The business opportunities are running through my mind. Friday night Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Escape Rooms, Haunted Halloween Walks, Christmas Bizarre, Corporate Retreats, Weddings, Parties, and the list goes on. Staff, payroll, logistics galore. Hmmm.

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Such a beautiful bell!!! 😁❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🔔👍👍👍🍁🍂🎃🇨🇦🇫🇷

[@normamurray4450]

Wow, what a gem that is Billy! Knowing you and your cleverness, no doubt you will fully check everything out before you tackle that huge, heavy task. Have fun decorating with Ernest! He is such a doll!

[@terryevans5476]

looking forward to hearing that bell ring Billy

[@myppe]

I think when you’re finished with the bell you should have like an open house of the convent for the people in town. Let the people see what you’ve done with the place so far, maybe give some tours etc and by the end of the event you finish it of by ringing the bell for the first time I would loved to go to that 😍

[@Fightingtheclouds]

I was sure Billy or Ryan was going to use this opportunity to tell everyone to "Ring that bell and subscribe." If there ever was a time, buying and cleaning a bell for your convent is surely that! 😉 Love the videos and look forward to them every week.

[@ivysavage5569]

Amazing bronze bell and it cleaned up really nicely. The bell tower is awesome thanks for explaining so much on mechanisms that were once there so so interesting Billy I was glued to your video. 👏👏

[@wilmaroles4375]

Beautiful bell. Glad you were able to acquire it for your project

[@taborhb]

beautiful bell Billy 🔔

[@anthonysnyder197798]

Look at Ryan being so supportive and ready to help @2:00

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Afternoon Billy and friends, my goodness! Amazing!! It will be amazing if the bell could ring on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. I can imagine the happiness the people will have in their hearts when they listen. How on earth are you going to get that bell up? I am sitting thinking, speak to the Mayor, and find out if the Fire brigade has any means in which they could assist. They have the perfect ladder length whether it can hold the weight of the bell, who knows. But the installation would be for another day. Would like to see what treat you have instore for us for the next video. You just never give up Billy you just keep going, that is the way to achieve your goals in life. It was a most interesting video I am sure all were mesmerized at all the goings on. Do take care, kind regards

[@ribohne]

You can re silver plate the bell by, I think it is called brush plating. You do the same as if you immersed the bell in a plating bath but instead of immersing it you dip a brush; this is a sort of pad on a handle with a wire going to the electrical; i’ve forgotten if it is cathode or anode, think it is the first, and the other pole to the bell, adjust current and just keep dipping the pad into the silver plating solution; Cyanide based as I remember then wiping it onto the bell. I also remember it took a Bl**dy long time. Just a thought.

[@robertjackson897]

I am very happy that you bought the bell. I love what you are doing to bring the monastery back to life in a new way and keeping/ bringing back some of the elements that make it unique…. Thank you for preserving beauty, architecture, history and enriching the town you live in.

[@colleennobbs7218]

That was very interesting Billy. Thank you for taking us along 🎃

[@Randy8923]

Nice bell Billy. A bargain find. Can't wait to hear it ringing. Enjoyed.

[@cindymccafferty8346]

When I was a child in the 1960s, the ringing of the bell was a tradition that had its roots in the horse and buggy farm days of 1900. The bells would be rung a half hour before service time. If you were within hearing of the bell, that gave you a half hour to walk to church. Then the bell was rung again at start of service time.

[@kempedkemp]

I was under the impression that bells used in churches were inscribed with their baptismal name. I'd recommend getting a new clapper for best results. There is a German firm, I believe, that specializes in them. I'll look that up. Clappers wear over the years and need replacement.

[@prokkle4765]

This may not be an ecclesiastical bell, though. There was something in the inscription, the word "horologe" which implies it was a clock tower bell.

[@Julia-zj2ch]

It is so satisfying to see how clean the bell became using only water and soap. What a beauty it is!

[@susancollado5290]

💕In a stored position the bell should be sitting on bricks to raise it up so the weight of the bell is Not resting on the clapper allowing the clapper to hang down as naturally💕

[@Will-fielding]

I have a question, when you do hang the bell up are there any laws you have to abide by there like certain times or events you can only ring it for? Do you need to get any kind of permit to start ringing it again? Also will you open up the blocked parts of the tower? Will you put any automation on it to make it ring at certain times again? Love the videos thank you so much

[@lyndablack3438]

Love your channel Billy. You and Ryan make a great team. X