Removing And Installing Clock Mainsprings

[Mark]

Here is a video I really enjoyed recently.

 

 

I am so tempted to get one of those winders even though I rarely work on clocks these days.

[clockboy]

The Olly Baker is the best on the market but you have to import them from the USA. Meadows & Passmores advertise one that is better

but never sell them !!!!!

I have had one on order for the last six months and still no show.  I made my own out of wood and an old spring winder, its not the best but is better than doing it by hand. I have the scars to prove it.

 

If the forum would like a clock section it all depends on how Mark and existing members of this forum would like it to see the forum develop.Horology has many facets, watches,clocks,macro engineering etc etc and there is no technical reason why the forum could not cover all of these.

There is as far as I know no forum in the UK for clock enthusiasts and yet there are many. For instance when I attend my local BHI meetings a good 80% are clock enthusiasts and also most of the BHI presentations are based on clocks. Hence my attendance has dropped off.

The point I am making is that I expect many of these clock enthusiasts will join and do the existing members mind this development. I don,t mind but some might.

[bobm12]

I find it very nice to have a clock corner. Thank you Mark!

[clockboy]

The first of many posts I expect. :woohoo-jumping-smiley-emoticon:

[Mark]

I understand what you are saying Clockboy. But this forum is watch-centric and always will be for as long as people find it useful and attend. I just thought it would be good to have a small section for any clock related posts to live :)

[clockboy]

I have no problem just another reason to visit this site. Just hoping I am not the only problem solver.

[atimegoneby]

Here is a video I really enjoyed recently.

 

 

I am so tempted to get one of those winders even though I rarely work on clocks these days.

 

Al Takatsch is a knowledgeable guy & has many interesting videos on youtube.  :)

 

This is the first time I've checked in on the forum for a while & it's nice to see a clock corner,

I think clocks & watches, big & small are all part of the fascinating world of horology. 

Thank you.    :)  

[mwilkes]

I've got one. It's fab. 

 

If anyone in dublin/wicklow needs to wind up a spring, you're welcome to borrow it.

 

+1 for a clock section, btw!

[Geo]

I've just watched the video, that's a nice piece of kit. :-)

[Maurice]

I'm actually really in favour of this clock corner as who knows what us fellow tinkerers may get into!?

But shouldnt it really be called Clockboys Corner? :)

[bobm12]

As a side note, Al is a member of our forum. Maybe he will chime in at some point!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[Mark]

As a side note, Al is a member of our forum. Maybe he will chime in at some point!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

 

I did not know that.

[bobm12]

..or maybe I'm confused with our Al from New York?

[altaka]

Hello Everyone,

I see Mark found one of my Video's up at the top of this thread

 

I'd be happy to help with any clock questions, here are some Technical Tips

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76EB7900FA3DD796

 

I am now enjoying my new hobby of watch repair which I have lots of questions on everything

 

Mark, your watch repair video's are top rate and are the best I've ever seen. Keep up the Great Work!!

[Mark]

Hello Everyone,

I see Mark found one of my Video's up at the top of this thread

 

I'd be happy to help with any clock questions, here are some Technical Tips

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76EB7900FA3DD796

 

I am now enjoying my new hobby of watch repair which I have lots of questions on everything

 

Mark, your watch repair video's are top rate and are the best I've ever seen. Keep up the Great Work!!

 

Cheers Al, you have some great videos too. I have really been enjoying them :)

[bobm12]

Excellent to have you in this section too Al!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[clockboy]

Al,s vids are very good. By looking at Al,s vids hopefully all can see why safety googles & gloves are very,very important especially when dealing with open springs (not in barrels)

 

P.S. If any of you guys start to play with clocks in my opinion a good mainspring winder is essential. The Ollie Baker that Al uses is the best on the market.

Edited January 16, 2015 by clockboy