Common questions

Can I replace the hands on a clock?

Can I replace the hands on a clock?

The hour hand will rotate as the minute hand moves by the clock movement. Replace the second hand in the same manner as the minute and hour hand. Some styles of clocks do not have a nut to secure the hands but only a round ring. Pull the round ring straight off with needle nose pliers to remove it for hand replacement.

What are the clock parts?

Case: The body that houses the components of a clock. Minute Hand: The longer hand that indicates minutes. Hour Hand: The shorter hand that points to the hour. Barrel: The cylindrical metal box that powers the mechanical timepiece with a mainspring and a toothed round gear.

What is clock dial thickness?

Dial thickness is the measurement of the material that the shaft of the clock motor is going through. Example you have a piece of material which is 8mm thick you would simply choose a 10mm dial thickness size as the 6mm dial thickness would be to small and the 10mm is suitable for sizes up to 10mm.

How big is the hole for a clock mechanism?

diameter so a 1/2″ mounting hole is the correct size to drill in your case.

What is a clock fit up?

What are Clock Fit Ups. Fit Ups or inserts are pre-assembled clocks and are sold with the clock hands, dial face, glass lens and polished bezel already made and ready to fit into a pre-drilled hole in any wood, metal, plastic or acrylic case.

How long does it take to repair a clock movement?

The turn around time to complete an overhaul on a clock movement could be anywhere from 1 to 3 months, and in some extreme cases, a year. It is a slow moving venture that costs twice as much as a new movement would. If a new clock movement is not available, then this is the best, and only, way to handle a clock repair .

When did clock parts start making clock parts?

Clock Making Parts Since 1971 Clock Parts has been a manufacturer of mechanisms, inserts and dial faces. Our specialty in clock movements and motors coupled with all the necessary replacement components bring our customers the highest quality, advanced technology and affordable wholesale pricing.

Who is the company that makes clock movements?

Clock Parts is a manufacturer and distributor of clock movements, parts and mechanisms. Offering electric, battery and quartz clock movements to replace or repair old clock mechanisms with new clock parts.

What kind of parts do you need to repair cuckoo clock?

The most common Cuckoo repair parts sold is the bellow tops and the hands. The bellow tubes are usually good to reuse on the clock, just the bellow tops have cloth that rip over time and therefore the clock will not cuckoo out the time.

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Ruth Doyle