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Main spring for a Smiths Lantern Clock "Click" to Login or Register 
posted November 04, 2015 07:54
Hi all,

This is my first post.

I am having difficulty finding a mainspring for my Smiths lantern clock. The dimensions are
4.10mm wide X 0.25mm thick X approx. 117cm long

Does anyone have one of these to sell or know where I could buy one.

Thanks,


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
Life Member
posted November 05, 2015 00:26
For years, I have been buying mainsprings from Merritts Antique Clocks and Clock Parts.

If you call them, they are very helpful and knowledgeable. They may be able to tell you where you can get springs the proper size, if they do not carry them.
 
Posts: 213 | Location: Westminster, Maryland in the USA | Registered: March 02, 2015
posted November 05, 2015 17:50
Thanks, David. I appreciate your help. I have searched their online catalogue and requested their help to source it. Hopefully, they can help.
It does seem to be hard to find.


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
IHC Member 1725
posted November 05, 2015 22:10
Hi Jan,

Welcome to IHC 185!

If you will scroll down to "Watch Repair Questions and Answers" open it up, the third topic from the top "Horological Supply House Directory" started by Scott Cerullo this might be of help.

Good Luck!!
Tim
 
Posts: 376 | Location: Conover, North Carolina in the USA | Registered: July 07, 2012
posted November 06, 2015 10:50
Thanks, Tim.
I have just posted there and will proceed accordingly.


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted November 10, 2015 02:17
Hi Jan. What diameter is the spring?.
Regards, Steve.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
posted November 11, 2015 10:39
Hi Steve,

The spring is for an 8 day movement, the barrel diameter is 31 mm.

Thanks,


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted November 11, 2015 14:35
Hi Jan. They are available, and the closest I have found is 4.1 x 0.25 x 1200 x 27mm. I am from the UK and so is the company that sells these. Have a hunt around Canada or the USA first and if all else fails, please feel free to get back to me.
https://www.hswalsh.com/
Kind regards, Steve.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
posted November 11, 2015 14:38
Sorry, Reference number 2966.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
posted November 12, 2015 09:03
Hi Steve,

Thank you for linking the hswalsh site and hunting down the spring for me. I went to the clock mainspring section and could not get the measurements to coincide with those in the measurement boxes for both barrel and loop end types and when 2966 was entered into the search box, nothing came up. Would you show me what to do?
Thank you for your help.


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted November 12, 2015 15:25
Hi Jan. I will give them a call tomorrow as I am in possession of their catalogue which lists this size but it is dated 2010 - 2011. I will keep you posted.
regards, Steve.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
posted November 13, 2015 09:06
Thanks, Steve.
This seems to be a tough nut to crack.


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted November 16, 2015 08:36
Hi Jan. I gave them a call this morning and unfortunately they do not sell this size any more. Sorry I can't be of any help to you.
Regards, Steve.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
posted November 18, 2015 11:39
Hi Steve,

Thanks for your efforts for me; please no apology.

Best regards,
Jan

Anyone with advice or tips as to how to come close to what is needed?
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted November 23, 2015 15:34
Hi Jan, it's me again. Could you send me a few pictures of both parts of the mainspring barrel, the old mainspring and possibly the movement as well?.
steveanddiana@btinternet.com
Kind regards, Steve.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
posted November 29, 2015 09:52
Hi Steve,

Sorry for the delay in replying. I will try to get some pictures from my friend who will be doing the repair.
Thank you for your continued interest.

Best regards,

Jan


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted December 12, 2015 08:33
Hi Steve,

I ordered the spring you suggested from www.obsoletewatchandclockparts.com last night.
Thanks for your all help and advice. Once it is installed and working, I will let you know.

Best regards,

Jan


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted January 20, 2016 15:50
Finally, received and had the mainspring installed. The clock is running and keeping good time. The movement is much like a large pocket watch. It took a good deal of effort and help to get this done. My thanks to all who showed an interest and, especially, to Steve whose persistence eventually uncovered the required mainspring.


Jan
 
Posts: 11 | Location: Ontario in Canada | Registered: November 03, 2015
posted January 24, 2016 10:28
That's excellent news Jan, we got there in the end!.......Steve.
 
Posts: 189 | Location: Kent in the United Kingdom | Registered: May 27, 2010
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