MY CLOCK SHOP

P. O. Box 942 - Sandwich, Massachusetts


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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN HAVING YOUR CLOCK REPAIRED

There are several things to consider when having your antique, vintage or modern clock repaired or serviced. Listed below are several factors that you may find useful in the process. It is not intended that this list be considered all-inclusive, as there are likely additional factors that will be important to you. Ultimately, the decision to have your clock repaired or serviced is a personal decision based upon many factors.

The clockmaker—does the person that will repair or service your clock have the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the job;

The process—when overhauling your clock, does the person you trust to carry out the service completely dismantle the movement, clean all components, polish all pivots, peg all pivot holes and bushings, inspect all parts for wear, replace or repair missing or broken parts, lubricate and adjust the movement;

The guarantee—is the work performed on your clock guaranteed;

Referrals and Recommendations—is the person you trust to repair or service your clock recommended by someone you trust or who has had a positive experience with the clockmaker in the repair or service to their clock;

The price—while the price of services rendered is certainly important, it is the quality of service and extent to which the service is guaranteed that is most important. The services of a skilled clockmaker who stands behind his work and who treats your clock as if it were his own are becoming increasingly harder to find and, therefore, should be at the top of your list of things to consider when having your antique, vintage or modern clock repaired or serviced;

THE STANDARD OVERHAUL PROCEDURE USED BY MY CLOCK SHOP

At MY CLOCK SHOP we take the following steps to restore your clock to proper operating condition:

First the clock is examined in the case in order to determine if the hands are properly seated and not rubbing against the glass or binding against each other; the movement is then checked to determine if it is adequately secured within the case and if the pendulum is free of obstruction. A test winding of the mainsprings and activation of the strike or chime mechanism is also conducted while the movement is still within the case.

The movement is next removed from the case, examined for evidence of missing or damaged parts and for signs of wear. It is at this stage that an estimate for cost of repair or service can be given.

In cases where it has been determined that the clock is in need of an overhaul, the movement is dismantled. At this stage each component of the movement is again examined for evidence of damage and for signs of wear.

The next step involves a complete and thorough cleaning of the movement while still disassembled, thereby ensuring that all surfaces become devoid of oil, grease and foreign material.

All necessary repair work and steps in the overhaul process are next carried out including but not limited to: polishing pivots; installing bushings in worn pivot holes; checking and lubricating mainsprings; checking and replacing cords, cables or chains; testing and correcting wheel & pinion meshing; and cleaning pivot holes and bushings with peg wood.

The movement is next reassembled; tested under power; regulated for correct timekeeping; adjusted as necessary and lubricated. Once we are satisfied that the clock is operating properly in our test stand, it is reinstalled in case, put in motion and allowed to run under normal operating conditions. Final adjustments are made as necessary.

Customers who have their clocks professionally cleaned, lubricated and adjusted by MY CLOCK SHOP receive a full one year guarantee. Extended warranty plans are also available.