Hi I am going to start on clocks shortly, my eyesight is not good enough for Pocket Watches now, maybe we can help each other out, I found studying watches was a great way to keep the mind working, and I am really enjoying it, like you I am retired, I just bought my first victim from a charity shop yesterday, a nice Napoleon Hat mantle 8 day clock (not working ) will put some photos on as soon as I get the movement out, all the springs seem tightly wound , so I shall have to get a let down key and some new tools I have Bob,s Clock Course which will be a big help, But I will accept any Tips or suggestions along the way, Cheers for Now, Regards Les
I agree its very quiet here, lets see if we can liven things up a bit, as I said in my last post I picked up a napoleon hat chiming clock to work on, it’s a 3X The chimes where great, but the clock refused to go, after examining it I found what I think is the problem, but I would like someone to verify it for me, It appears from the set up of the escapement that the whole lot was made to be replaced without much trouble,
But I would still like your opinion, pics posted so come on chaps lets hear from you, Best Regards Les