A small point: - 'English *bonnet* equals U.S. *hood*' is true of cars but not of clocks; British writers, from Britten (1890s) to Tom Robinson ('The Longcase Clock', 1981) unanimously refer to the glass-fronted part of the case which fits over the movement and dial as the hood.
This made me cry. Thank you for sharing. So appreciate your Art repair. I just brought home a Waterbury New Haven Grandfather clock 1840 My first Grandfather clock, restoration ! I’ve had a Waterbury mantle clock which I’ve named, Wilson. The chime has a very distinct sound. What drew me to the grandfather clock is that it sounded very similar. Looking forward to unwrapping & hanging all that the parts and hearing chime in my house. Thank you for what you do !
I just want to say that I sang "Can't Stop" by RHCP in our high school talent show with this guy. Safe to say, he's soaring on some different kind of adrenaline now ! Cheers Dev.
This was amazing to watch! I just won a wall clock from the 1800s, and I’d love to restore it. I wish I could go back in time and see when it was freshly made. 😍
@nalakprince6376 - i have to disagree with your comment about using reclaimed timber...... the idea of a sympathetic restoration is to save as much of the original clock as possible. Replacing is not the object of sympathetic clock restoration at all [unless it is absolutely necessary]. The full history including repairs completed goes with the clock as a part of its ongoing story.... As to the video.... thank you, i am in the middle of a full restoration on an English painted pine 1835 longcase clock for a customer (my first longcase) i am extremely grateful for your full and clear explanations of the steps you have undertaken [i have previously only worked on wall clocks and mantle clocks].
Hi from England UK, Great video, it's almost identical to a one handed grandfather clock I have just taken on for a client. One day she wound the clock and I fell she stopped it, but the hood fell to the ground and is in bitts and pendulum and suspension spring is bent and so on. I love a challenge.
Very interesting video - thank you. One question if I could - when you handle the cleaned parts wouldn't latex gloves be advisable, to stop oil, sweat and grease contamination plus a static charge from your fingers getting onto the parts? Otherwise, won't they attract dust and particulate from the air that much more readily?
Fantastic job. Antique clock repair/restoration is a dying art. I've bought,collected and restored antique clocks most of my life. I no longer do repairs for the general public as the majority of folks do not know how to care for an antique clock. Ive repaired many clocks and returned them to the owners only to receive a call days later saying thier clock isn't working. After questioning them i found out that it was lack of knowledge or care on thier part.
To remove the hardened glazing putty, a hot air gun will soften it brilliantly and you can clean it perfectly, the whole frame in about 10 minutes. Taking out while it still hard will take ages and you seriously chance damaging the wood or the veneer. I have done it on several and it works brilliantly.I hope this helps.
I have been given a John Chambley - Wolverhampton - longcase clock and have discovered that the chime function won't stop chiming once it starts. Have you any suggestions as to the cause?
I found this video just as I began working on a clock of similar vintage. This clock was acquired by my father in the early 1960's at an auction in eastern PA. I am trying to source a couple of decorative parts for the top case/bonnet/hood. Can you help me with that?
In a substantial number of clocks, branded ones included, dial makers used professional engravers to carry out the very skilled act of engraving the dial.
The dial corners are identical to a clock that I have. The works has some identical features as well. Suggestion: Look at the lead back of the pendulum in your video. See the inscription? My clock’s pendulum has a very faint inscription as well. It is just visible in the patina and I can make out “1829” below a faded and difficult to ascertain signature. I am going to get another look at it and see if it perhaps matches the signature on your dial. I know that the odds are pretty thin, but the dials were almost certainly made to the same specifications as the color and patterns in the corners are spot on as a match.
I am torn between thinking that you have done a good job and thinking you have done a bad job of this restoration. The wooden case deserves better than a filler on it, like hiding the rusty bits on an old car! Surely, the correct way is to make replacement wooden parts from reclaimed lumber and then stain and polish in the traditional way to match the existing appearance. Using modern materials to patch and paint over to give a grain effect seems sacrilege to me.... 🤔
I have a clock that was used and abused and covered in oil that spent 100 year's in India being fixed by less then professional people and probably doesn't have any matching bolts or screws it's good to do this hi quality of work if you can but i have proof that 100 years of doing it wrong didn't kill it not that it keeps time great but I'm not Shure it ever did
Wonderful job. Congratulations. Catgut was never made crom the guts of cats. It was made from the intestines of farm animals: cattle = cattle guts, abbreviated to catguts. The innards of a feline could never be made into a strong enough twine.
You are way off with the value of the clock. You should never clean a clock of this age using an ultrasonic cleaner as it can and will damage the brass. All parts should be cleaned by hand. Cleaning out the holes with peg wood yes, but peg wood in a power tool just to get the job done faster terrible work. The clock has a painted dial and are known as White Dial Longcase clocks. The finish of the movement is very poor. I would never send out a movement looking like that.
Wow what a beautiful job on this clock i have a question maby you can help me with you know ware the weights are with the chains one of my chains fell out i don't know how to put it back in thank you god bless
Despite what he says, catgut was never made from cat intestines. It was usually sheep or goat intestines, but could be other livestock. The idea of cats being slaughtered to make clocks and violins is a morbidly enticing notion to some, but using available livestock byproducts makes a lot more sense - why set up a whole new industry of cat farming when there's a ready supply of intestines that presumably don't differ all that much in their material properties.
No actually he's right. A clock in that unrestored condition is worth about 500 or less. I've bought and sold antique tall case clocks most of my life. In general people will not buy antique clocks that are broken and non functional
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A small point: - 'English *bonnet* equals U.S. *hood*' is true of cars but not of clocks; British writers, from Britten (1890s) to Tom Robinson ('The Longcase Clock', 1981) unanimously refer to the glass-fronted part of the case which fits over the movement and dial as the hood.
This made me cry. Thank you for sharing. So appreciate your Art repair. I just brought home a Waterbury New Haven Grandfather clock 1840 My first Grandfather clock, restoration !
I’ve had a Waterbury mantle clock which I’ve named, Wilson. The chime has a very distinct sound. What drew me to the grandfather clock is that it sounded very similar.
Looking forward to unwrapping & hanging all that the parts and hearing chime in my house. Thank you for what you do !
I just want to say that I sang "Can't Stop" by RHCP in our high school talent show with this guy.
Safe to say, he's soaring on some different kind of adrenaline now !
Cheers Dev.
My guy
This was amazing to watch! I just won a wall clock from the 1800s, and I’d love to restore it. I wish I could go back in time and see when it was freshly made. 😍
@nalakprince6376 - i have to disagree with your comment about using reclaimed timber...... the idea of a sympathetic restoration is to save as much of the original clock as possible.
Replacing is not the object of sympathetic clock restoration at all [unless it is absolutely necessary].
The full history including repairs completed goes with the clock as a part of its ongoing story....
As to the video.... thank you, i am in the middle of a full restoration on an English painted pine 1835 longcase clock for a customer (my first longcase) i am extremely grateful for your full and clear explanations of the steps you have undertaken [i have previously only worked on wall clocks and mantle clocks].
This man's knowledge is as incredible as his skill. Fantastic.
Not trying to be a hater, but no not really. This isn’t a particularly sympathetic or high-quality restoration.
Amazing work to restore a grandfather clock from the 1800s..!! Thank you for the update, Insider..!!
Hi from England UK, Great video, it's almost identical to a one handed grandfather clock I have just taken on for a client. One day she wound the clock and I fell she stopped it, but the hood fell to the ground and is in bitts and pendulum and suspension spring is bent and so on. I love a challenge.
Very interesting video - thank you. One question if I could - when you handle the cleaned parts wouldn't latex gloves be advisable, to stop oil, sweat and grease contamination plus a static charge from your fingers getting onto the parts? Otherwise, won't they attract dust and particulate from the air that much more readily?
Oh I'm trying to fix my great, great grandfather's hand made GFC. Kirk maddrix I think idk. Good video 👍
Great job! As a clock collector, I can watch videos like this all day long.
You probably have some rubbish in your collection then, probably without even knowing it, if you think patching up stuff in this way is acceptable!
This guy is restoring a clock that is older than my country. Mad respect.
Fantastic job. Antique clock repair/restoration is a dying art. I've bought,collected and restored antique clocks most of my life. I no longer do repairs for the general public as the majority of folks do not know how to care for an antique clock. Ive repaired many clocks and returned them to the owners only to receive a call days later saying thier clock isn't working. After questioning them i found out that it was lack of knowledge or care on thier part.
Did you provide them with the information to care for their repaired clock? Seems like it’s not an intuitive thing.
@@ALT-vz3jn yes I did. I no longer do repairs for the public. Not worth my time. I now only work on clocks for myself and close friends
What a beautiful restoration. I have every confidence the owner was ecstatic to have it returned in such a beautiful condition.
Brilliant. How did you get into clockwork? Love what you do. I can't even change my watch battery.
To remove the hardened glazing putty, a hot air gun will soften it brilliantly and you can clean it perfectly, the whole frame in about 10 minutes. Taking out while it still hard will take ages and you seriously chance damaging the wood or the veneer. I have done it on several and it works brilliantly.I hope this helps.
A hot knife is a lot more local. Remember that veneer was glued with hide glue and that releases at under 200 degrees.
Damn this was amazing, he does a really good job explaining things.
Excellent - thanks. My 200 year old Welsh clock looks almost exactly as this does and I need to start work on it.
Looks a very similar mechanism to the Alan Timmins book, making an eight day longcase clock, which i made. Great video. Nice close up shots.
I have been given a John Chambley - Wolverhampton - longcase clock and have discovered that the chime function won't stop chiming once it starts. Have you any suggestions as to the cause?
REALLY fine work! I much appreciate that. THANK YOU!!
Beautiful restoration 😊
I found this video just as I began working on a clock of similar vintage. This clock was acquired by my father in the early 1960's at an auction in eastern PA. I am trying to source a couple of decorative parts for the top case/bonnet/hood. Can you help me with that?
Dry skillful gentleman, and captivating video
Incredible work! Where are you located?
In a substantial number of clocks, branded ones included, dial makers used professional engravers to carry out the very skilled act of engraving the dial.
What an excellent restoration. 👏
The dial corners are identical to a clock that I have. The works has some identical features as well. Suggestion: Look at the lead back of the pendulum in your video. See the inscription? My clock’s pendulum has a very faint inscription as well. It is just visible in the patina and I can make out “1829” below a faded and difficult to ascertain signature. I am going to get another look at it and see if it perhaps matches the signature on your dial. I know that the odds are pretty thin, but the dials were almost certainly made to the same specifications as the color and patterns in the corners are spot on as a match.
This is relaxing and motivating at the same time.
With restorations this old, it's unfortunate that more time period methods were not approached to repair this clock. With that said, nice restoration.
Do you have any other videos on clock repair thanks
Wow !! Sehr interessant anzuschauen !! 👍
Gorgeous clock! You did a fabulous job!!
No doubt your passion and patience are there.
My great grandparents have a type of grandfather clock but I don't really know what it is but it's really pretty😍
Dude you missed a good spot to throw in "...with safety glasses..."
This thing was so legend even though it's been 223 years ago from today.
Beautiful tradition
Дякую вам за працю 😊❤,я видновлював такий годинник десь три роки назад,хай щастить 😊
So your saying that you restored this clock 80hrs of bench work?
Great effort ❤😊
I was disappointed @ 4:31. He should have used a new piece of wood and a combination of router bits.
But I will add that the rest of the restoration was well executed.
I am torn between thinking that you have done a good job and thinking you have done a bad job of this restoration. The wooden case deserves better than a filler on it, like hiding the rusty bits on an old car! Surely, the correct way is to make replacement wooden parts from reclaimed lumber and then stain and polish in the traditional way to match the existing appearance. Using modern materials to patch and paint over to give a grain effect seems sacrilege to me.... 🤔
I have a clock that was used and abused and covered in oil that spent 100 year's in India being fixed by less then professional people and probably doesn't have any matching bolts or screws it's good to do this hi quality of work if you can but i have proof that 100 years of doing it wrong didn't kill it not that it keeps time great but I'm not Shure it ever did
The clock looked really sad before you restored it with its little frown, it looks a lot happier restored haha
Wonderful job. Congratulations. Catgut was never made crom the guts of cats. It was made from the intestines of farm animals: cattle = cattle guts, abbreviated to catguts. The innards of a feline could never be made into a strong enough twine.
This click looks is insane 🔥
Wonder why he didn’t polish the brass up while he was at it
the clock my family has is way more recent but we just decided not to make it go because it would also chime at night
Oh yeah that would be a bummer. We own a more recent mantle clock (it’s only 30 years old); and you can set the chimes turn off at night, it’s great.
Some come with a automatic night shutoff mode, or you can remove the weight
Fantastic video what a talented man you are.
Are you in Australia?
2:05 oh dear…
Beautiful work
Wow this is interesting! Makes one wonder how life was like back then
When did you notice you had a interest in grandfather clocks and would you say it's kind of like a gift?
Incredible work!!!
You are way off with the value of the clock. You should never clean a clock of this age using an ultrasonic cleaner as it can and will damage the brass. All parts should be cleaned by hand. Cleaning out the holes with peg wood yes, but peg wood in a power tool just to get the job done faster terrible work. The clock has a painted dial and are known as White Dial Longcase clocks. The finish of the movement is very poor. I would never send out a movement looking like that.
Restoring 200 years grandfather clock
He takes pride in his work! Love it
No hide glue?
Dkoldies better take notes
Wow what a beautiful job on this clock i have a question maby you can help me with you know ware the weights are with the chains one of my chains fell out i don't know how to put it back in thank you god bless
Hi Insider
1730 onwards. Clever work ehen you consider the tools...
Wormwood. Nasty little critter! Destroys cases from the inside out !
All that work and no latex gloves. Yikes! Still, nice job.
Good job man
A very lovely video.
Great job well done
happy ramadhan fasting
Geweldig!
Cat guts? Wow lol
Despite what he says, catgut was never made from cat intestines. It was usually sheep or goat intestines, but could be other livestock. The idea of cats being slaughtered to make clocks and violins is a morbidly enticing notion to some, but using available livestock byproducts makes a lot more sense - why set up a whole new industry of cat farming when there's a ready supply of intestines that presumably don't differ all that much in their material properties.
@@TheJamesMgood answer. 👍🏻
please get some glazing points
I love this!
I searched for grandfather clock but forgot the "l."
Cool 😃
This guys is clearly not good at restoration of antique wooden items. He should have collaborated with a professional.
Where are your restoration videos?
@@ALT-vz3jn😂
LOVE
Not worth much, probably $500😶
Nah, that’s in the thousands for ya.
No actually he's right. A clock in that unrestored condition is worth about 500 or less. I've bought and sold antique tall case clocks most of my life. In general people will not buy antique clocks that are broken and non functional
@@leeshepherd8486 what about if fully restored? More than 500, right?
Hi I am the first one to comment.
For someone doing restoration work you sure have some cheap tools that are not right for the job
Let’s see your restorations then. Where are your videos?