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Clock repair/overhaul

Can anyone recommend someone local(ish) to repair/overhaul a 60s mechanical clock please : sentimental value rather than any sort of antique but would like to find someone who can do a good job. Many thanks

Paul Flood ● 2073d3 Comments

Paul I am sorry all the people I used to know have retired but may I suggest something.Clocks of that vintage need oiling periodically. When you look at the back you will see tiny wells where the spindles meet the frame. Put a minute drop of light oil into each well and you may have cured the problem.You want the oil to hold by surface tension as over oiling has its own problems.YouTube have a number of how to videos.

Adrian Irving ● 2073d

The Clock Clinic in Putney. Very helpful and a fascinating shop. And they got our carriage clock going again at a very minimal cost.

Stewart Jones ● 2073d

Oscar's at 44C Northfield Avenue, West Ealing.www.oscarstimerepairs.co.ukHe's done some superb work for me on a French carriage clock dating from around 1900.

Richard Jennings ● 2073d