Clock Mainspring Lubrication - NAWCC Forums
Oct 12, 2016 · I was given a mantel clock that was just cleaned, but not oiled, and reassembled by the previous owner. Oiling the pivot holes is no problem, but I would like to know if it is possible to …
19th c - oiling of pallet pivots | NAWCC Forums
Dec 13, 2025 · See, I can assure You that oiling pallet pivots will not have any effect on the watch performance when we talk about pocket watches. Also, oil presence on the banking pins will not …
Oiling and Lubricating | NAWCC Forums
Jun 13, 2006 · That, plus the danger of over-oiling the TOP pivot of the arbor which greatly increases viscous friction. You also have to consider that the amount of friction on the pivots and jewels of the …
Hermle 1050-020 won't run - NAWCC Forums
Feb 27, 2012 · I have a German mantel clock with Hermle 1050-020 movement. The clock has been sitting for several years. I recently tried to get it going without success. Any ideas on what to check …
Recent Howard Miller Longcases clock movement removal/oiling
Aug 11, 2012 · If a clock is run under normal conditions, it will fail in 25-30 years. (Wink, Wink) If you are intent in cleaning the clock movement and then oiling it, the movement should be disassembled. If …
Oiling GF movement in situ - NAWCC Forums
Mar 25, 2025 · As an amateur I service lots of GF movements, mainly oiling and minor repairs. I refer them to professionals for serious problems. I take the movements out and work on them on my …
Cleaning and oiling a pocket watch. - NAWCC Forums
Feb 17, 2016 · There are quite a few threads on this board about cleaning and oiling that should be read before you try it. Without the proper oilers you will likely put too much oil on the parts and cause …
Oiling Antique Mantel Clocks - NAWCC Forums
Mar 16, 2013 · I'm looking to learn more about mantel clocks and any clock, really. To start, where should I oil the clock movements when they need it? I've heard once every three years is good for …
Cuckoo - Cuckoo Clock preventive maintenance / oiling frequency
Oct 28, 2019 · As for the one day cuckoo clocks, and oiling, I would just run it till it stops, the cost of a new movement is less than the cost of having someone to work on it.
oiling a Franz Hermel wall clock - NAWCC Forums
May 15, 2012 · I am a newbee in clock repair. I am working on a Franz Hermle 340-020. I cleaned it with altrasonic. When I oil it, shoud I oil the chime links and levers as well as the spindels.