Use Of Lead/Tin Solder For Fix

[Marc Hildebrant]

Group,

I just bought a clock to learn on as I fix it up. While complete (Waterbury Calender Clock), it needs wood fixup and more. It only cost me $25.00

One of the gears in the chime train had some solder used to fix the area where the brass and pivot meet ? While it doesn't look very nice (blobs of solder used), it seems to "work".

Should I replace the part ?

Marc

[Bob Tascione]

[Marc Hildebrant]

Bob,

Yes, you are correct. The solder is where the brass and pinion meet.

Along with the solder, there are "pin pricks" around the brass holes. I think that the idea was to push the brass back to make up for a worn hole.

Should be a good clock to learn how to add bushings to . Also, the wood needs some repair.

Curiously, the dial face is in excellent shape.

Marc

[Arutha]

You are correct about the "pin pricks". It was, many years ago an acceptable method of making the pivot hole smaller or even if a new bush was fitted but the fit was a bit sloppy. It is very much frowned upon these days even though you can still buy special punch sets to do it. One of the biggest rules in horology is "Do no harm" but, if its your own clock and not rare or worth a fortune then the choice is up to you.
P