Interesting story about the clock. The butcher really did a job on the clock. I always enjoy watching your videos and look forward to them. Great job on the clock. Look beautiful. Thank you
A world war 1 survivor that nearly succumbed to a 21st century butcher. Thank you for all you do and for another very educational video James. Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Awesome video! I have a similar Seth Thomas ships bell clock which I could not figure out how to adjust the striking of the clock. Your video showed me that in just a few minutes. Thank you!!!
Thanks kristy, I was impressed at how well this little clock kept time, it ended up being within several seconds in 24 hours, that's incredible for an English lever movement.
Mister Martín, as always, a great job repairing this clock.I don't think there are many watchmakers with enough knowledge to do it like you do. On the other hand, I hope that the butcher who was playing with the clock previously gets bad karma , and if he sees this video ,at night he has nightmares
Merry Christmas and again, your workmanship and knowledge is amazing to watch. Great job bringing this one back to life and preserving a wonderful piece of history!
Merry Christmas James. Love watching your channel. My grandfather clock is still running perfect. I have moved on to my grandmother and grandfathers anniversary clock. A Kundo anniversary clock. Broken suspension spring. Also missing one of the leveling feet. Parts on the way. I’ll be watching
Those anniversary clocks are interesting to watch, our house moves around too much for them, someone walks across the room and next thing we know the anniversary clock has stopped.
Absolutely amazing work - I wonder how many clockmakers could of corrected all the issues on this butchered movement? So glad this (historically significant) clock found it's way to your shop! Merry Christmas!
I show the brazing technique I use in a previous video, just forgot which one, I run into many of these English lever escape wheel teeth that are damaged like this, if not done correctly, the individual teeth get broken during assembly from the pallets. This has led to people buying movements just to get a good used escape wheel.
Awesome work, especially fixing the escape wheel teeth and replacing the count finger. My guess is that you used silver solder both to build up the escape wheel teeth and to braze the replacement count finger on. Is that right? Thanks.
There are many grades of silver solder, they are usually about 2% silver. I use them for some applications. For the count finger and escape wheel teeth I use high strength 56% silver brazing rod.
I have the same one! I'm debating whether or not to restore it to the original silver finish or have the clock keep it's history. On mine approx. 60% of the silver color remains. Was the original silvered or is it nickel? I definitely don't want to turn it into a mirror finish.
I recently saw your wag on the wall clock restoration and was wondering how to figure out the chain size I need for a clock like this. I bought and restored a movement like the one you restored, but it didn't come with a pendulum, a set of chains, or weights.
It could be lightly cleaned and re-silvered in localized areas, but this would leave it looking patched. Since the numbers are painted on the surface that has degraded, with current processes we have today, it needs to be redone. I have seen where people will have a new dial fabricated and preserve the original with the clock for future generations.
This gentleman got taken for a ride. The so- called clock shop that did this should not be in business! The hardened oil on the click looks like it has been there for years!
The wood used is fairly tight grained and doesn’t look like a real hard wood, not even sure if it’s the original wood. In the early years Seth Thomas had their own sawmill, cut and milled all woods used in their clocks. Wood used were local woods of Connecticut at that time, Beech, hemlock, black gum, chestnut are a few. Today most original woods have been replanted with other species. The bell on this clock looks to be made from cast brass. I haven't had to search and find any replacements, so not sure of availably.
You might find a cast brass bell that may fit at some of the clock supply houses like the below: perrinwatchparts.com/en-us/search?type=product&q=cast*+brass*+bell* timesavers.com/search.html?q=cast+brass+bell&go=Search
Are the trundles usually pressed/peined in? I like your use of pegwood like a steady rest on the lathe. There are a lot of great tips in your videos. It does not look like the previous repairer even cleaned the movement. Wow! those escape wheel teeth!
Some were made so the individual trundles would rotate "roller pinions", some were made so individual trundles were pressed in snugly and were not meant to rotate. They all have the shroud brass around the trundles deformed in one way or the other to prevent the trundles from coming out.
Wonderful work. We should all strive to be as passionate in our craft as you. Merry Christmas, sir.
Thank You, Merry Christmas to you as well...
I'm a hobbyist watchmaker and I think you need to understand how complicated a watch is to understand what incredible work you do. Outstanding! 👏
I agree, there's a lot engineering inside a mechanical movement than most understand.
Interesting story about the clock. The butcher really did a job on the clock. I always enjoy watching your videos and look forward to them. Great job on the clock. Look beautiful. Thank you
Thanks
I appreciate so much every video you make on clocks. Keep them coming!
Sure thing, its all in a days work, been doing this for many years and still get surprises.
It was very pleasant to see this video again.
I find your knowledge and skills worthy of admiration.
Thanks Arie,
Best of the new year to you.
awesome as usual James you're amazing, thanks for sharing
Beautiful work...
Thanks, Was nice to get this heirloom back to running condition for the family to enjoy it again.
A world war 1 survivor that nearly succumbed to a 21st century butcher.
Thank you for all you do and for another very educational video James.
Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Thanks David,
Yes, the owner is very happy to have it back working again.
Hope you have a great new year ahead of you..
I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thanks!
Glad to hear that...
Awesome video! I have a similar Seth Thomas ships bell clock which I could not figure out how to adjust the striking of the clock. Your video showed me that in just a few minutes. Thank you!!!
This is how to do the clock repair correctly. Do as Mr. Martin does!
Thanks kristy,
I was impressed at how well this little clock kept time, it ended up being within several seconds in 24 hours, that's incredible for an English lever movement.
Great work! Beautiful clock with history, thanks for the video 👍 Merry Christmas
Thanks. Have a good New Year
Mister Martín, as always, a great job repairing this clock.I don't think there are many watchmakers with enough knowledge to do it like you do. On the other hand, I hope that the butcher who was playing with the clock previously gets bad karma , and if he sees this video ,at night he has nightmares
Yes, the owner is glad to have it working again.
Merry Christmas and again, your workmanship and knowledge is amazing to watch. Great job bringing this one back to life and preserving a wonderful piece of history!
Thanks Sam
I alway's enjoy watching you ply your trade; this one was no different. A good job as usual james
Thanks, always a new challenge on these.
very inspiring work
Many Thanks..
Merry Christmas James
Many thanks, Merry Christmas to you as well..
Merry Christmas James. Love watching your channel. My grandfather clock is still running perfect. I have moved on to my grandmother and grandfathers anniversary clock. A Kundo anniversary clock. Broken suspension spring. Also missing one of the leveling feet. Parts on the way. I’ll be watching
Those anniversary clocks are interesting to watch, our house moves around too much for them, someone walks across the room and next thing we know the anniversary clock has stopped.
Good evening mr martin, And merry Merry Christmas.
Thanks,
Same to you, just a few days and its time to open those gifts
@@jamesmartin5370 thank you so much and I'm sorry to see what the "reputable" clock shop did as repairs
Someone put a round peg in a square hole. 'Nuff said.
Absolutely amazing work - I wonder how many clockmakers could of corrected all the issues on this butchered movement? So glad this (historically significant) clock found it's way to your shop!
Merry Christmas!
Its got many years of running ahead of it now.
Merry Christmas...
Excellent video as usual. I would be interested to know how you brazed up the escape wheel teeth prior to reshaping.
I show the brazing technique I use in a previous video, just forgot which one, I run into many of these English lever escape wheel teeth that are damaged like this, if not done correctly, the individual teeth get broken during assembly from the pallets. This has led to people buying movements just to get a good used escape wheel.
James’ detailed rebuild of an escape wheel can be found at the start of this video: ua-cam.com/video/2AzwD6t3XEA/v-deo.html
Thank you. That is very helpful.@@reggievangleason9511
Awesome work, especially fixing the escape wheel teeth and replacing the count finger. My guess is that you used silver solder both to build up the escape wheel teeth and to braze the replacement count finger on. Is that right? Thanks.
There are many grades of silver solder, they are usually about 2% silver.
I use them for some applications.
For the count finger and escape wheel teeth I use high strength 56% silver brazing rod.
Definitely a butcher! Merry Christmas!
Someone sure tampered with the escape wheel teeth on this one. Merry Christmas to you as well.
I have the same one! I'm debating whether or not to restore it to the original silver finish or have the clock keep it's history. On mine approx. 60% of the silver color remains. Was the original silvered or is it nickel? I definitely don't want to turn it into a mirror finish.
All I have seen have been advertised as silvered finish. They will tarnish so I would assume the vast majority were silvered.
I recently saw your wag on the wall clock restoration and was wondering how to figure out the chain size I need for a clock like this. I bought and restored a movement like the one you restored, but it didn't come with a pendulum, a set of chains, or weights.
This link will explain the process.
www.timetips.org/page190.html
Thank you
Can anything be done to clean up that clock face a bit or is it pretty much "as-is" unless it is simply redone?
It could be lightly cleaned and re-silvered in localized areas, but this would leave it looking patched.
Since the numbers are painted on the surface that has degraded, with current processes we have today, it needs to be redone.
I have seen where people will have a new dial fabricated and preserve the original with the clock for future generations.
Are you currently taking any new work in. Needing a Seth Thomas 105 movement repair.
Yes, several months backlog right now. you can contact me at jamesmart55@hotmail.com
Worked on last? Did they just say they did and gave it back? Shady
Amazing what some people get away with.
How do I contact you to have a 1953 Westminster mantle restored?
You can reach me at: jamesmart55@hotmail.com
Jim, are you accepting work? and if so, how can I reach you?
Yes, I can be reached at: jamesmart55@hotmail.com
This gentleman got taken for a ride. The so- called clock shop that did this should not be in business! The hardened oil on the click looks like it has been there for years!
Those were his thoughts as well.
Dude, whatever your rate is, it's not enough.
Just doing what takes to get these back to running condition.
Thanks...
What type of wood is it mounted onto?
Are replacement bells available?
The wood used is fairly tight grained and doesn’t look like a real hard wood, not even sure if it’s the original wood.
In the early years Seth Thomas had their own sawmill, cut and milled all woods used in their clocks.
Wood used were local woods of Connecticut at that time, Beech, hemlock, black gum, chestnut are a few.
Today most original woods have been replanted with other species.
The bell on this clock looks to be made from cast brass.
I haven't had to search and find any replacements, so not sure of availably.
@@jamesmartin5370 Thanks for your help.
You might find a cast brass bell that may fit at some of the clock supply houses like the below:
perrinwatchparts.com/en-us/search?type=product&q=cast*+brass*+bell*
timesavers.com/search.html?q=cast+brass+bell&go=Search
@@jamesmartin5370 Thanks again. Can I ask what is the S and F thing near the XII? I really appreciate you responding to me.
For regulating the movement to dial time after its in the case, F= fast S= slow
It’s sad that customers get taken advantage of by people that are supposed to be professionals!
I totally agree,
Jeff went to that shop because it had all 5 star reviews on their work, makes one wonder if the reviews were valid.
Are the trundles usually pressed/peined in? I like your use of pegwood like a steady rest on the lathe. There are a lot of great tips in your videos. It does not look like the previous repairer even cleaned the movement. Wow! those escape wheel teeth!
Some were made so the individual trundles would rotate "roller pinions", some were made so individual trundles were pressed in snugly and were not meant to rotate.
They all have the shroud brass around the trundles deformed in one way or the other to prevent the trundles from coming out.