Balance wheel

[Willow]

I have a tameside time only clock and the balance wheel may need replacing unless it can be saved, if it can't how do i go about finding a replacement.

Thanks

[oldhippy]

Why do you feel the balance wheel needs to be replaced?

[Willow]

I just thought how bad it is out of shape and when a secure it with the pin it would not be possible to get it in beat am i wrong. Do thing it will be ok like that. One other thing where the spring is secured what is the purpose of the notch just before the hole

Edited January 3, 2021 by Willow
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[watchweasol]

Hi Willow   the balance spring looks cabable of being re formed, being a clock they are that bit more ameanable to manipulation. So with care saveable and if done whilst attached to the balance it should be in beat,  If you remove the spring for repair then mark the balance hub where the split is in the collet so as you can re attach the spring in the same location.

[oldhippy]

You should be able to re shape that hairspring. 

[Willow]

Sorry for delay getting back car broke down waiting for RAC. How do I reshape the spring?

[watchweasol]

Hi Willow  best thing to do is to mark the spring position on the balance an then remove it, working on a white/pale card re form the outer curve on the same arc as the rest of the spring using tweezers  or balance spring tools. another possible is to make a template photograph the spring on the card and then print it now you have a guide to work to in the shape of the outer coil.      good luck.  I sounds more difficult than it is in reality.

[Nucejoe]

I can't think of a better advice than to watch Mark lovic video showing how he manipulates a hairspring.

Just google and watch it on youtube.

[KarlvonKoln]

Yes, I second that.  Watch a video of a master technician doing it.  Do as he does.  Go slowly and carefully.  You can do it.

[Willow]

Sorry late getting back sorting my car out, thanks all for your advice will take in what you all suggest and have a go will let you know how i get on.

[Willow]

Hi all working on this tameside clock, and noticed what looks like a washer holding the clip spring on, my concern is there is a crack running through the washer (see Photo) its holding the clip on fine and if i take break it off will i have trouble  replacing it and what my options are, thanks all

[oldhippy]

It's a rivet, as it looks poor, drill the old one out and re-rivet. 

[Willow]

Thanks oldhippy will to look at a video how to do it and what i need

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