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That's great. I'm glad to know that both of your clocks are still working after all these years. Thank you for the Happy New Year wishes, and I want to wish you a Happy New Year as well.

@tristangardner3889 Thank you. They are both on the list for eventual overhaul. However, the Downing takes priority. Take care and be safe.

Don't worry. The walls are insulated, so the sound wouldn't get through very easily. Plus, I haven't gotten any complaints yet. Knock on wood.

@tristangardner3889 As long as the neighbors have no complaints, then all is good.

I thought that wall clock might have been a Gustav Becker, anyway you have a very nice clock collection. Many thanks. Jim from Cootamundra NSW.

Thank you for the kind words. More videos will be coming, including one tomorrow.

Same to you. I'm glad you enjoyed this video. i have more videos coming up along with a chiming clock extravaganza.

Yes, it is, and I'm getting excited myself.

@tristangardner3889 That's amazing Tristan! Anyways, hope you have a merry Christmas!

Thanks so much. I hope you have a merry Christmas too.

I'm glad this video was useful to you.

Generally, I agree that a complete overhaul of an antique movement is preferred instead of replacing the movement. However, there are several factors that need to be considered here. What condition was the original movement in? For example, how many repairs were attempted in the past, if any. If repairs were done, by which means were they accomplished? Were prick punches, soldered on plates, Rathburn bushings, or screw in bushings used to correct worn pivot holes in the movement's plates? All these "methods" were, at one time, considered acceptable practices by poorly trained clockmakers and local "tinkerers" to get the clock running again. Did the repair include a complete teardown, cleaning, pivot polishing, etc? Speaking of cleaning, did the repair shop use an ultrasonic cleaner back in 1971 or was the cleaning performed by hand? What was the horolgist's knowledge and skill level and where tools, parts, supplies, etc readily available? What warranty period for the repairs was offered, if any? How far away was the clock repair shop located from his grandparents home? What was the cost of a complete overhaul versus installing a new movement back in 1971? With all that said, at least his grandparents opted for a new mechanical movement instead of fitting in a quartz movement in the clock case. 🤮 🤮 🤮 😂

Glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to making more new clock videos and other miscellaneous material in the future.

@tristangardner3889 Great! I enjoy seeing other clock collectors collections. My collection is a modest 14 clocks. Oh, I do have some bad news about my vintage 613-192 Downing mantel clock. The click spring on spring barrel for the strike side failed during winding. My right index finger received a couple of lacerations when the click let loose and the key freewheeled. The dial also received some minor damage around the winding hole. I am more concerned about internal damage to wheel teeth and pivots. I don't have it running now due to those concerns. I figure I'll look into repairs after the holidays. With that said, Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Oh, that's too bad about your Downing mantel clock. I know you'll get that fixed soon enough, and I hope you a great holiday season as well.

@@tristangardner3889 Thanks. Ironically, I had planned on getting the clock serviced after the first of the year since I haven't a clue when it was last serviced. I do miss hearing the chimes. You take care for now.

Good question. The clock with the Ode to Joy chime I have is a Howard Miller Arendal mantel clock. The model is 635-146. There may be more clocks that have this chime. Having said that, I hope this gives you the information you need. Good luck!

True.

​@@tristangardner3889I'm lucky that my state has never observed DST. It makes life easier for us collectors. 😂

I'm so glad you're enjoying your bird clock. I always enjoy listening to mine. I may collect another with different bird species sometime.

I'm pretty sure the battery compartment can be cleaned up so it can be good as new again.

It's too bad about your Type 2 diabetes, but I'm glad you enjoyed seeing my bread machine in action. Homemade bread does make mouths water. I hadn't used the machine in a while, and I figured it needed a good workout, but I think I'm getting better at slicing bread.

@tristangardner3889 I really enjoyed your video and the others too. My wife and I decided we will break out our machine and make a loaf soon; diabetes be darned. LOL! I hear you about slicing bread. I never could achieve nice even slices.

Sadly, I don't. However, I'd like to get one with a Kieninger movement someday. Right now, I'm enjoying my Webster model.

@tristangardner3889 Hopefully, you'll come across a Downing in the future. The Webster 613-559 is a beautiful clock too.

You're seeing it right now on the screen. I have many Howard Miller clocks in my collection.

That's a great question. Even though I don't know the exact weight of the pendulum bob in this grandfather clock, I did some research on it and found out that a common one-second pendulum bob, kind of like what I have in mine, weighs around two kilograms, which is about four pounds, give or take. I don't know if the grandfather clock you purchased has an instruction manual, but you can consult that or ask a local clock shop for additional information. I hope the information I provided helps you. Best of luck.

Thank you. That really means a lot to me.

I'm glad you were able to enjoy it. I think you can find something like this on Ebay.

@@tristangardner3889 oh, I wasn't looking to buy one. I had the song stuck in my head but couldn't find the name for it for years. I had given up until I saw a picture of a similar toy. Image search led me here to this video which was the exact toy I had with the exact song I was looking for. I don't know how long I would have looked without your video so thanks again

You're very welcome. I'm glad my video helped. I'm going to feature this toy in a book I'm currently writing.

That's a good question because even though I don't usually do it, you can do so to prevent large holes in the bottom of your bread. You can use a timer to measure the time between when the bread machine starts and the final rise begins. However, it depends on the model you have.

What kind of voice work did you have in mind?

@@tristangardner3889 Comic dubs, show ID's for my podcast in character, etc. You can email me for more info.

Interesting. I never knew that.

@@tristangardner3889 it's most definitely a Hermle movement

Not even considered a regulator under true definition too

Indeed!

Very easily. I've gotten so used to the ticking and chiming so much over the years that I sleep right through it...despite the thunderstorms that wake me up periodically.

@@tristangardner3889 do they chime every hour ane all night long to

@@tristangardner3889 and is there any that chime on the half hour to

Thanks for your input. I've heard that sound in the clock before every hour for decades. I just never figured out what it was. The clue certainly helps.

Your welcome☺️

Same with my parents. They didn't like the cuckoo clock going off very much either. I just wish I had a chance to see it in action before my family's house fire.

Glad you enjoyed it, and hopefully, the chimes and ticking as well. I enjoyed seeing your decorated clock as well.

Thanks I appreciate it

I'll do that in a future video.

Pictures at an Exhibition "Promenade" is a beautiful piece of classical music. It sort of reminds me of being at a real art museum. I think it's the first movement of 10.

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The 1975 jauch clock chimes at varying speeds when wound up. Sometimes, it's slow, while at other times, it goes fast. However, I haven't seen very many problems aside from being careful with the chime lever.