59:40 I'm very interested in hearing how to conserve labels. The only things I've seen in amateur clock repair videos is removing the label to preserve it separately, or slapping all sorts of goo over the label in place, which discolors the label. I have an Ansonia Derby mantel clock with a very deteriorated label on the back, and I just bought a Seth Thomas Leader beehive clock that has a small, deteriorated label on the bottom. Thanks again for these wonderful videos.
46:03 I'd been meaning to ask what you thought of the "bash and whack" method of dealing with the barrel cap that I've seen so often in others' videos, so it's good to hear you say "no bashing or whacking", and show (in another of your videos) how to get the lid off without damage.
Yes. It is really the wider philosophy that I am wary of. For me the relationship between practitioner and object is fluid. As always, I think the important factor is to look and re-consider and think/talk/dialogue. There is always a level of tension, if it is easy, something is wrong
In the spring of 2018 I resurrected a striking presentation clock to the local vicar in 1907 for which I had been offered £25 - 30 at auction. Since then I have purchased many "spares or repairs" otherwise destined for scrap. I have had a measure of success but having discovered your videos I hold my hand up for many mistakes made (pink silk being one ) and I now look forward to adopting better practices in my future work. Thank you all I will be very interested in hearing your advice.
Thank you for your kind words. Great that you are considering your practices and practice. I think it is great to have a range of perspectives from which to consider interventions. Yours Matthew
Hi Mathew, once again thanks for your very informative lecture. In this one you are using a stick for lubrivating the centerwheel arbour before placing the centre wheel. Can you give me some information om what kind of stick you are using? Kind regards, Franklin (Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands.)
Hi Franklin It is pith-wood. I use pith to apply a very light coat of lubrication when assembling components like this. It is also very useful for removing excess oil if a bearing is over-oiled. Hope this helps. Pith is available in sticks and larger round "wheels". The sticks are best. Matthew
59:40 I'm very interested in hearing how to conserve labels. The only things I've seen in amateur clock repair videos is removing the label to preserve it separately, or slapping all sorts of goo over the label in place, which discolors the label. I have an Ansonia Derby mantel clock with a very deteriorated label on the back, and I just bought a Seth Thomas Leader beehive clock that has a small, deteriorated label on the bottom. Thanks again for these wonderful videos.
Thank you. Hope this is an encouragement for clock repairers to work more closely with other specialists.
46:03 I'd been meaning to ask what you thought of the "bash and whack" method of dealing with the barrel cap that I've seen so often in others' videos, so it's good to hear you say "no bashing or whacking", and show (in another of your videos) how to get the lid off without damage.
Yes. It is really the wider philosophy that I am wary of. For me the relationship between practitioner and object is fluid. As always, I think the important factor is to look and re-consider and think/talk/dialogue. There is always a level of tension, if it is easy, something is wrong
In the spring of 2018 I resurrected a striking presentation clock to the local vicar in 1907 for which I had been offered £25 - 30 at auction. Since then I have purchased many "spares or repairs" otherwise destined for scrap. I have had a measure of success but having discovered your videos I hold my hand up for many mistakes made (pink silk being one ) and I now look forward to adopting better practices in my future work. Thank you all I will be very interested in hearing your advice.
Thank you for your kind words. Great that you are considering your practices and practice. I think it is great to have a range of perspectives from which to consider interventions. Yours Matthew
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Hi Mathew, once again thanks for your very informative lecture. In this one you are using a stick for lubrivating the centerwheel arbour before placing the centre wheel. Can you give me some information om what kind of stick you are using?
Kind regards,
Franklin (Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands.)
Hi Franklin
It is pith-wood. I use pith to apply a very light coat of lubrication when assembling components like this. It is also very useful for removing excess oil if a bearing is over-oiled. Hope this helps. Pith is available in sticks and larger round "wheels". The sticks are best. Matthew
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@@openclockclubarchive325 Thanks Matthew. Gonna try to find some here
Found it!