oldhippy

After cleaning and polishing brass. If you French chalk the brass parts with a soft clean brush it prevents tarnish of brass and can add that extra shine. Some clockmakers still use this old process today. It is also another way in which you do not need to bother to lacquer parts. French chalk is magnesium silicate.

French chalk works wonders. It has come up well. Did you find any wear? Is it just a pasing strike on the hour or is it half hour as well.

That is the first thing I noticed.

I have very little knowledge of these types of clocks. I have found you this link. Fill in your info and email them. http://cql.howardmiller.com/CustomerSupport/FAQs/RepairQuestions.aspx

Not sure what you mean?

I always bought mine.

It looks as if there’s a lot of muck in the centre. Clean that all out and see how it fits. I always used a centre-finding stake first before using it for a repair.

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Check these parts thoroughly balance complete this includes impulse pin, lose fitting of hairspring collet, pallets including pallet stones and the fork, escape wheel pivots and teeth and jewel holes. Make sure the hairspring is level and not rubbing on anything.

Some fluid will evaporate, so the cover you need must be airtight. Lids for the jars can and do come available on ebay.

A nice clear photo would help.

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Welcome to this friendly forum. Many keen members here willing to help.

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Considering one side of the jaws has the jewel missing its fit for bugger all.