Scotty, thank you very much… I have a twist to your information… My warning wheel in my 1870 Seth Thomas OG clock… It really doesn’t have a warning wheel. It does have a hook that functions in the same fashion that’s attached to the arbor on the fly… Thank you for your detailed information so I can understand how the mechanism is supposed to work… This is my first try repairing my family clock. I appreciate all of your help. I could not have done it without your help Sincerely, Chuck😊
G'Day Scottie. I had to watch that 3 times to begin to understand. Original clock designers must have spent MANY countless hours/weeks/months trying to work out the mechanical workings. My Korean clock does not have the leavers BUT still trying to work out where each wheels rotation sits. Thanks again Scottie. 🙂 Rob
Hi Rob, it seems a bit complicated at first but once you've set up a few clocks it becomes second nature. Short version. When setting up the movement: # set the count lever in a deep slot on the count wheel # adjust the maintenance cam so the lever sits in one of the slots # then add the warning wheel so the lever arrests the pin # finally add the fly and tighten down the nuts on the pillars. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks Scottie. Waterbury, CT USA is my home town. The skeletons of several of the brass/clock factories that employed a good percentage of the people who lived here still remain in Waterbury. Waterbury is still known as The Brass City.
@@mikemesserschmidt810 Not in Waterbury. Timex was based in Middlebury (suburb of Waterbury) as late as the 80s and did some assembly work there, but as far as I know, there are no mechanical watch/clock movement makers left in Connecticut and probably not in the U.S.
Wow Scottie, that was a lot to take in! I'll have to watch that a few more times and then a few more when I actually get to that point. Thanks for posting
Initially it seems pretty complicated, but once you have been through it a few time you will see how simple the idea is behind the striking of strike train. I am making a new teaching aid for next week's video, it is taking some time to get set up but I hope it will be ready in time.
Thanks Mark. I wasn't sure how it would be received, as there was no video involved but lots of pictures and artwork. All that + the voice over took almost two complete days, but i was happy how it turned out.
I really enjoy watching this video Scottie. I know that I have commented before but I really enjoy watching this video. You do a great job explaining the system and how it works. The American style clocks like this to me are a pain in the butt to set up. I have done it a few times but not enough to explain how to do it like you do in this video............Now if I quit working on cuckoo clocks and start working on American clocks like I have with cuckoo clocks for the past few years then I would get better and better at it. Good enough to do a video..............but I dont think that is ever going to happen. Too many fires in the pot.
Good evening Scottie, Although I'm not new at clock repair, I decided to check out this entire series of videos to try to learn more. I'm a clock repairman in Conyers, Georgia. I just saw "Clock Repair For Total Beginners - Lesson 13". At the end of the video, you said that next week we would look at putting the movement back together & testing. I couldn't find a Lesson 14. Is this the last lesson in the series? BTW, this was a very easily understandable series. It was really great, and I learned a few things!!! Thank you so much.
13 is the current video, Lesson 14 is due next Wednesday, there will probably be another couple of videos in this series before it ends. Thanks for your comments I appreciate them.
I just reworked my first clock and after getting it back together must have done something wrong on the strike side..it continues to strike. This video, as well as your other videos will help me do it correctly. Thank you so much Scottie.
My Ansonia clock stops at the exact same time each 12 hrs at 1:15. The clock has been cleaned works fine at all other times. It is in beat by a spirit level. The fingers are not touching each other. Any solutions?
Thanks!
Hi Mike, thanks for your generosity. Cheers Scottie.
Scotty, thank you very much…
I have a twist to your information…
My warning wheel in my 1870 Seth Thomas OG clock… It really doesn’t have a warning wheel. It does have a hook that functions in the same fashion that’s attached to the arbor on the fly…
Thank you for your detailed information so I can understand how the mechanism is supposed to work…
This is my first try repairing my family clock. I appreciate all of your help.
I could not have done it without your help
Sincerely, Chuck😊
G'Day Scottie. I had to watch that 3 times to begin to understand. Original clock designers must have spent MANY countless hours/weeks/months trying to work out the mechanical workings. My Korean clock does not have the leavers BUT still trying to work out where each wheels rotation sits. Thanks again Scottie. 🙂 Rob
Hi Rob, it seems a bit complicated at first but once you've set up a few clocks it becomes second nature.
Short version.
When setting up the movement:
# set the count lever in a deep slot on the count wheel
# adjust the maintenance cam so the lever sits in one of the slots
# then add the warning wheel so the lever arrests the pin
# finally add the fly and tighten down the nuts on the pillars.
Thanks for your comment.
Best and clearest description I have yet seen.
Many thanks.
Glad the video was helpful for you.
Thanks Scottie. Waterbury, CT USA is my home town. The skeletons of several of the brass/clock factories that employed a good percentage of the people who lived here still remain in Waterbury. Waterbury is still known as The Brass City.
Are there any active clock or watch factories still functioning?
Or have they all gone the same way?
@@mikemesserschmidt810 Not in Waterbury. Timex was based in Middlebury (suburb of Waterbury) as late as the 80s and did some assembly work there, but as far as I know, there are no mechanical watch/clock movement makers left in Connecticut and probably not in the U.S.
Interesting facts on Waterbury, thanks.
Wow Scottie, that was a lot to take in! I'll have to watch that a few more times and then a few more when I actually get to that point. Thanks for posting
Initially it seems pretty complicated, but once you have been through it a few time you will see how simple the idea is behind the striking of strike train. I am making a new teaching aid for next week's video, it is taking some time to get set up but I hope it will be ready in time.
Great explanation on the set up and function of this system.
Thanks Mark. I wasn't sure how it would be received, as there was no video involved but lots of pictures and artwork. All that + the voice over took almost two complete days, but i was happy how it turned out.
I really enjoy watching this video Scottie. I know that I have commented before but I really enjoy watching this video. You do a great job explaining the system and how it works. The American style clocks like this to me are a pain in the butt to set up. I have done it a few times but not enough to explain how to do it like you do in this video............Now if I quit working on cuckoo clocks and start working on American clocks like I have with cuckoo clocks for the past few years then I would get better and better at it. Good enough to do a video..............but I dont think that is ever going to happen. Too many fires in the pot.
Yes, always too many different thing happening, never enough time.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experti!!
Expertise.!!
Not a problem Mike, I am glad you enjoy the videos.
Many thanks for your explanation and videos, they are very helpful.
Good evening Scottie, Although I'm not new at clock repair, I decided to check out this entire series of videos to try to learn more. I'm a clock repairman in Conyers, Georgia. I just saw "Clock Repair For Total Beginners - Lesson 13". At the end of the video, you said that next week we would look at putting the movement back together & testing. I couldn't find a Lesson 14. Is this the last lesson in the series?
BTW, this was a very easily understandable series. It was really great, and I learned a few things!!! Thank you so much.
13 is the current video, Lesson 14 is due next Wednesday, there will probably be another couple of videos in this series before it ends. Thanks for your comments I appreciate them.
@@ScottiesClockWorld Thank you, sir. I'll be looking for it. Great job!!!
I just reworked my first clock and after getting it back together must have done something wrong on the strike side..it continues to strike. This video, as well as your other videos will help me do it correctly. Thank you so much Scottie.
what clock is it? i mean name of this american kitchen clock.. thanks for this wanderful video.
My Ansonia clock stops at the exact same time each 12 hrs at 1:15. The clock has been cleaned works fine at all other times. It is in beat by a spirit level. The fingers are not touching each other. Any solutions?