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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • This is the story of a clock that had an accident involving a falling mirror!!! All ended well with the clock returned to working condition following quite a few intervention repairs. For more clock repair content see our How to repair pendulum clock channel ‪@howtorepairpendulumclocks‬
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 76

  • @stephenho633
    @stephenho633 26 днів тому +1

    You are just marvelous! Good tools and excellent skill!

  • @user-rq9po2zv4k
    @user-rq9po2zv4k Місяць тому +1

    Ви гарно подаєте матеріал😊❤

  • @joelgoodwin4092
    @joelgoodwin4092 7 місяців тому +6

    Great demonstration of skills! Wonderful video 😅

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks you. Appreciated.

  • @Toot54
    @Toot54 4 місяці тому +3

    Super travail !!!
    Bravo et respect !

  • @markclelland3510
    @markclelland3510 7 місяців тому +6

    Interesting and informative! Another great video with plenty of learning opportunity. Thank you for sharing your craft.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. Appreciated.

  • @SDandRnRoll
    @SDandRnRoll 2 місяці тому +1

    44:06 Led Zeppelin - Black Country Woman reference love it and the whole video. Liked and subbed

  • @timothypreseau8741
    @timothypreseau8741 7 місяців тому +5

    I enjoyed your video Matt. Thank you for posting it.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your kind feedback. Appreciated.

  • @mymessylab
    @mymessylab 7 місяців тому +5

    Very interesting processes. “Normalization” of brass to avoid cracks has given malleability, well done.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! I've done it before more successfully but when I had access to a kiln... M

  • @howtorepairpendulumclocks
    @howtorepairpendulumclocks 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. Matthew

  • @GailitisPrintmaking
    @GailitisPrintmaking 7 місяців тому +4

    Loved the video! Thank you for making it!

  • @BradfordNeedham
    @BradfordNeedham 7 місяців тому +2

    A jaw-dropping example of why a clock repairer must be a clockmaker. My heart sank when I saw the bent frame, but rose again as you painstakingly brought the clock back to life. Thanks for the amazing video.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks Bradford. As always, your support much appreciated. Matthew

  • @zs1dfr
    @zs1dfr 7 місяців тому +3

    A wonderful restoration. Your craftsmanship is absorbing to watch. Thank you very much.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for feedback.

  • @davidhaggarty
    @davidhaggarty 7 місяців тому +4

    Great photography Matthew, you will give clickspring a run for his money!
    How do you polish the frames,.particularly the heat treated areas?

    • @davidhaggarty
      @davidhaggarty 7 місяців тому +2

      Sorry, I just saw your reply to Ian, do you use wire wool or a cloth/brush?

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +2

      Hi David. I think I have some way to go before I reach Clickspring territory! Thank for your kind feedback.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +1

      A No2 Glasgow brush in the first instance. If I feel further intervention is 'needed', I may move onto 0000 grade steel wool. I notice in the video some of the metal polish (previous repairer / owner) remained inn the corners of the frame so I was happy with that. I always prefer an approach to something; more can always be done. M@@davidhaggarty

  • @VasilisStithos
    @VasilisStithos 7 місяців тому +3

    Very nice repair 👍

  • @mohamedameen1741
    @mohamedameen1741 7 місяців тому +3

    thank you very much sir for your efforts and take times to sharing your experience with us appreciate that especially your way to deal with things 🎩👑👍

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks you as always for your kind feedback and support. Wishing you a Happy New Year, Matthew.

  • @hattieteachesCS
    @hattieteachesCS 6 місяців тому +2

    Excited for the next Read Repairs!!

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! WWII ships clock!

  • @EvilUnderTone
    @EvilUnderTone 4 місяці тому +1

    Great fun skeleton clocks. Nice when they have the 5 spoke wheels too. I've had some blinders but like a fool never kept one for myself. One day!

  • @rogerrichey8807
    @rogerrichey8807 2 місяці тому +2

    This content is beyond measure. Your videos are what got me into horology and now I'm hooked. I had a legitimate fear of clocks ticking and your calming voice has been very therapeutic Thanks Matt

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Roger for your kind feedback. Really appreciated. I hope your interest in horology goes from strength to strength. Matthew

  • @stevenshanofski6801
    @stevenshanofski6801 5 місяців тому

    Very nice work. Top notch. I hope to be able to do clock work at that level someday. Enjoyed watching that. Thanks for sharing. -Steve

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Steve for your kind feedback. Appreciated. M

  • @michaelfonseka7657
    @michaelfonseka7657 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow Matt, i thought your other video i watched couple days back was great, but i love this clock and your restoration work on this was just mind blowing. Love your work mate. Thanks.
    Mike.❤👍🏿👍🏼

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks Mike for your kind feedback. Really encouraging and appreciated. M

  • @cassandre4431
    @cassandre4431 5 місяців тому +1

    Mais quelle poésie, cette pendule restaurée par des mains avec cerveau, qui possèdent un très beau Savoir faire...
    Merci

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  5 місяців тому

      Merci pour votre aimable retour. Apprécié. Matthieu

  • @ianharris3933
    @ianharris3933 7 місяців тому +5

    What a really helpful video Matthew. Lots of skill covered and beautifully filmed. After the frame straightening the frame changed colour as part of the heating process ( from the rest of the frame) Did you have do any refinishing to match the existing frame on what would be a very visible clock?

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +1

      Hi Ian. Thanks for your kind feedback. Yes I washed the movement frame and other components in Elma WF Pro waterless watch cleaning solution. It is not really because of the visibility of the movement per-se, as you know I rarely chemically/mechanically re-finish clock components, irrespective of whether they are carriage clocks etc. In this case however, because my 'experiment' had caused the variegation, I felt the balance tipped towards making the appearance more uniform. Not ideal and something I will reflect on. M

    • @ianharris3933
      @ianharris3933 7 місяців тому +2

      @@readrepairs I think you struck the right balance Matthew and the measured approach would have minimal impact. What a range of issues and repairs you covered it was great to see your skills. It was a video I will return to again and again. Thank you.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks Ian. As always, your support very much appreciated. M
      @@ianharris3933

  • @mohamedameen1741
    @mohamedameen1741 7 місяців тому +1

    many tricks and lessons in this video make it good reference to watch many many times thanks very much sir 👍🎩👑

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thank you as always for your kind feedback. Matthew

  • @tanilikikardaslar1995
    @tanilikikardaslar1995 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback

  • @johnfox4691
    @johnfox4691 7 місяців тому +4

    Thank you, really well done. Must be hard to film and work at the same time. Impressed! How do you fix the new pivots - loctite or simply friction?

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks John! Yes it is. That is why some processes might look more clumsy than they would without the filming, plus I have to leave some bits out due to lack of focus and etc. Pivots just tapped in as they are very slightly tapered. Have to be careful not to split the arbor. Loctite is fine though if you need that extra bit of security. M

  • @KevinWoodsWorkshop
    @KevinWoodsWorkshop 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent job done Matthew, that was a challenging repair.

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Kevin. Appreciated.

  • @ygrbooks
    @ygrbooks 7 місяців тому +1

    Incredible restoration. Congratulations: 👏👍👌!

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks you for your feedback. I looked at your website. You sell some cool things! M

    • @ygrbooks
      @ygrbooks 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your praise, but after all those years I still have not managed to catalogue my watch collection 🤪 - what a shame.@@readrepairs

    • @howtorepairpendulumclocks
      @howtorepairpendulumclocks 7 місяців тому

      Still time! @@ygrbooks

  • @garyhinson3876
    @garyhinson3876 7 місяців тому +2

    really enjoyed that, i am surprised what skills transfer over to my hobby model making (railway)

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! We were just talking about transferable skills this morning. Glad it was of use. M

  • @marktaylor9747
    @marktaylor9747 5 місяців тому +1

    Compulsive viewing as always

  • @160rpm
    @160rpm 7 місяців тому +1

    Must have been a serious mirror that!

  • @albertobertazzo1946
    @albertobertazzo1946 5 місяців тому +1

    Impressing video Matthew, thank you for sharing it. How would you approach the fitting of a weaker (narrower) mainspring in a barrel with a spoked cap where a solid spacer might not be acceptable? I suspect only one spacer at the bottom of the barrel will make the mainspring wobbling. Thanks

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  2 місяці тому

      Hi Alberto. That is a good question. I might consider using a transparent material such as perspex, or piercing-out the spacer too to match the barrel wall and cap or use a contrasting material such as aluminium? M

  • @jacqueso8424
    @jacqueso8424 5 місяців тому

    Lovely video, very interesting😎👍though i was watching every step, found myself marvelling about the tools being used. Where do i find the spring metal to do my clocks pendulum. I had close examination of this clock which seems to require that type of pendulum, not to mention actually making the pendulum. Experiments with 2 attempts has shown i must just find the correct type as clock itself is functioning good. Strike side spring is fully winded cant get it to release

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  5 місяців тому

      You can buy spring steel for the suspension spring from horological supplier in many countries. here in the UK that would be HS Walsh or Cousins. For brass etc to make the pendulum try eBay. That is the best way to find small quantities. You may want to contact one of the clock institutions, here in the uk that is British Horological Institute. They have all sorts of connections that may be of use to you. Also check out my other YTR channel. Lots of top tips there. ua-cam.com/channels/q25FhgQkNLeNJOBcw9BOlA.html

    • @jacqueso8424
      @jacqueso8424 5 місяців тому

      @@readrepairs thank you so much for reply and info. Will try to find out the equivalent here in SA

    • @howtorepairpendulumclocks
      @howtorepairpendulumclocks 5 місяців тому

      Good luck!@@jacqueso8424

  • @mosesbeltran8390
    @mosesbeltran8390 2 місяці тому +1

    was that graphite you sprayed on the spring?

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Moses. It was a liquid spray grease containing molybdenum disulphide. I have used this brand Chemodex for 20 years or so now and find it really good! chemodex.co.uk/products/lqg-moly-liquid-grease. Hope this helps. M

  • @hasanbankey8838
    @hasanbankey8838 5 місяців тому +1

    my dear
    Thank you in advance for your kind reply. I am an industrialist. I spent fifty years of my life working in metalworking, and I feel bored in Aleppo, as I recently retired. Can I get Drawing to make a watch like this? I will leave them to my grandchildren the day after I leave as a memory. I love these workers and I feel pleasure while practicing them. Thank you very much for your time in Read my post
    Savior
    Hassan Banki

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    إعادة توجيه
    تم إغلاق لوحة الحضور

    • @readrepairs
      @readrepairs  5 місяців тому

      Dear Hassan
      Thanks for your kind message. The best way to get copies of plans to make this kind of clock is to buy one of the books by John Wilding. This man wrote many books on clockmaking and they are excellent. If you Google search 'John Wilding Skeleton Clock' you will find something I'm sure. Another useful book is 'Clock wheel and pinion cutting by Malcolm Wild'. This is the very best book on horological gear cutting. I hope this helps. Obviously the design of the clock frame is up to you. Once you have the gear train you can make a design that is personally attractive. I hope this helps. Matthew