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Mainspring length????

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September 28, 2012, 14:35
John Carhart
Mainspring length????
I need to replace the Strike side mainspring on a Pequegnat Greacin mantle clock. I measure the width at 16mm and the thickness at .40mm. How can I determine the length? I am reluctant to unwind it and stretch it out as I can see where the spring is broken almost all the way across the width and do not want it to bite me.
September 28, 2012, 20:05
"Curly" Sjolander
John, You have to take it out sometime anyway, so might as well put your face mask and gloves on and get out the spring winder. Is it in a barrel or is it an open spring?

Curly
September 28, 2012, 20:24
John Carhart
Thanks for responding Curly: The spring is not in a barrel. I can remove the spring from the wheel without stretching it out. I was hoping there was a table or a spec by clock maker somewhere.
September 28, 2012, 21:42
John Carhart
I was able to finish the break in the spring and measure the 2 pieces. Thanks for your help. Smile