As the North Coast Regional began thinning out in early afternoon, Tom Seymour took me on an educational clock hunt. While examining a table of clocks, this beastie (hiding under the table) bit us in the legs. Finding an outlet plug we tested it. With a little coaxing the old horse ran and soon after the wallet came out.
First order of business was to service and lube the movement.This now runs smooth.
The undersize glass was heavily glued on. This will have to be replaced with the correct size. Now the fun part...removing the thick paint slopped on many years ago.
Ralph Rehner, "The Clock Pup" and Longines Watch Guy
Posts: 89 | Location: Brunswick, Ohio USA | Registered: January 17, 2003
....the dial appears to be in exceptional condition and the wooden bezel now appears to be a very nice close-grained mahogany...this'll be one very nice clock when 'Mr Eclectric' is done w/it!...
Many things to consider. One can say in many areas the paint was holding things together. Many pieces of wood were used to make the door and loose segments had to be glue backed together. The new glass has arrived and a bit of fitting is in store.
A methodical approach is the key to a pleasing outcome.
Ralph Rehner, "The Clock Pup" and Longines Watch Guy
Posts: 89 | Location: Brunswick, Ohio USA | Registered: January 17, 2003
Great job Ralph, the clock looks good as the day it was made.Your clock projects always turn out great.Thanks for sharing this. About how many hours of work do you have in this beauty?
Very good. Regards! Mark
