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I have a W&H Sch small wall clock the problem is the suspension spring

it is bent and twisted i have tried to straighten it and the clock does work but stops after a while,

do you think you could change the spring, and if so what would be the best way to remove the pins given how small they are.

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15 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

You can buy Suspension Spring Steel. I have posted the link below. You can knock the old rivets out, punch in new holes in the spring steel that way you can use the original brass fittings. The old spring certainly need replacing. 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/suspension-spring-steel

Yes did see that, but the one at cousins is 6.00mm x 0.15mm thickness mine is 3.00mm x 0.05mm

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47 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

Here you go.

https://timerestored.co.uk/product/steel-suspension-spring-strip-0-08-thick/#:~:text=Steel suspension spring strip for,Thickness 0.003″ or 0.08mm.

Not heard of them, don't no what i would do without you and watchweasol, just like to say thank you both, for the time you put in to the forum it is greatfully appreciated.

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