1951 Junghans W64 8 Day Mantle Clock for Alex #10

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3 жыл бұрын

Restoring a Junghans 8 Day Calendar Clock back to working condition for Whitman County Historical Society Members, Clock has not worked for about 30 years.
Clock is from Palouse Farming Area near Colfax in Whitman County of Washington State

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@ritapacchiana1658 3 жыл бұрын

I used to do this many years ago . My dad was a master watch and clockmaker in New Jersey and he taught me . So many memories. I just bought one of these and it needs to be fixed

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, They sure have nice chimes. Are you going to fix the one you just bought yourself?

@ritapacchiana1658 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 I don’t think so I have no more tools and I moved to Arizona many years ago . The movement looks clean but the pendulum like the one you showed is in very poor condition, and has broke the metal around it . I have an Ansonia also my husband’s grandparents gave him but that needs a mainspring. I wish I still had everything set up . I guess I will find a reputable clock maker and have them fixed . They are too wonderful to leave here in my home not working . Thanks for the videos

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

@@ritapacchiana1658 Sounds like a good plan, Hope all goes well.

@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL 2 жыл бұрын

Love how the chime is very quiet outside the case, but is loud inside. That proves the case really is a good resonator

@debbiescott6498 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos ever, professionally done, this gentleman is a genius.

@jamesmartin5370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie

@datadog7179 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great to observe a master at work! Thx

@thongton5120 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your good video about one part of incredible memory, greatest jobs

@FloridaClay 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad to have found your channel. I love clocks. What a delight to hear all of them ticking away in the background. Wish I were closer to your shop. It is getting harder and harder to find a really competent clockmaker in my area with all the retirements and younger folks not taking up the trade.

@jamesmartin5370 2 жыл бұрын

I understand. This is why so many people ship me their movements to restore. Let me know if I can be of any help and I will do my best. Thanks for the comment.

@FloridaClay 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 Thank you for your response. I have a modest clock collection and several need attention. Is there an email address I can use to communicate? I don't see any contact info here.

@Mr1jim 2 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaClay My email is: jamesmart55@hotmail.com

@jamesnicholson3313 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James lovely demo and many thanks for explaining about the numbers on the plate as to the date, escape wheel and pendulum, as usual looks beautiful sounds beautiful and very interesting, great job. Jim from AUSTRALIA.

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim.

@ditzydoo4378 Жыл бұрын

Lovely clock. I have one near like it I picked up in Germany some years ago. Same Westminster chime and set up, still runs a treat.

@jamesmartin5370 Жыл бұрын

They made a quality clock and still stylish today.

@max.m.8873 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great sounds 👍🥰😍👏

@kkyykk7042 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

These have beautiful chimes.

@Sonic_The_Electronic_Madlad Жыл бұрын

I just bought a W64 style movement in eBay, and I gotta say that it runs very well. Just oiled it up and cleaned it. And one day I forgot to charge my iWatch (had about 30%) so I attached some hands from a Kienzle mantle clock and took my school as a replacement and I couldn't stop looking at it. The amazing work that went into designing it is just awesome. I just love watching the escape wheel tick and wainting for the chime to go off. And I love your channnel, you make awesome videos.

@jamesmartin5370 Жыл бұрын

Thank You

@stokerboiler Жыл бұрын

You gotta love seeing a high-quality piece of machinery get decades more lease on service life when all that was wrong was a little dirt and oxidized lubricant. Also you don't have to fuss with the case as a seventy-year-old patina has a value all it's own.

@jamesmartin5370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I agree, very well engineered movements.

@rw4387 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, great video

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was a great one to work on.

@tomallen6073 11 ай бұрын

There is a lubricant called Krytox made by DuPont, it contains no petroleum and may last much longer than oil. Originally aerospace stuff, comes in different viscosities. You might want to give it a try. I worked in a place where we built machinery that used pure oxygen and you couldn’t use petroleum based lubricants due to flammability, this what we used. Expensive but you only need a little.

@jamesmartin5370 11 ай бұрын

I just looked it over, looks like a superior lubercant, I will do some more research and maybe consider it. Thank You.

@andiryanto1315 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, good Job

@user-rg7fo4ct8b 2 жыл бұрын

Осталось очень мало вот таких мастеров механических часов.золотые руки.

@jamesmartin5370 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо. Кажется, что это исчезающая торговля.

@jonka1 Жыл бұрын

Я ожидаю, что в Украине есть

@thongton5120 3 жыл бұрын

From your video . I can know how old mine Clock . Thanks

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I saw a couple of your videos, your clock looks great and you sound quite good on that Yamaha E333, I play a little on the piano and enjoy it.

@jordanbusby6231 9 ай бұрын

Is there where hermle got the influence for the floating winding arbor?

@jamesmartin5370 9 ай бұрын

I think its highly possible..

@BlueCloudPhotography Жыл бұрын

I just picked one of these up. I'm missing one of the chimes. Wonder where I can get one.

@jamesmartin5370 Жыл бұрын

I've seen used ones on ebay, any good clock supply house will have new ones that might be able to fit.

@atticussfinch9001 7 ай бұрын

I have exact same clock… wife “lost” the key to wind. Can you tell me the size? Thanks, great video…

@jamesmartin5370 7 ай бұрын

I don't have one in the shop right now like this one, so not able to provide size.

@reallove909 6 ай бұрын

Why some clocks sound one or two minutes after the correct time? I've noticed it several times, apparently it's a very common thing to see.

@rodfunk2460 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a Junghans with a W64 movement. My dogs were playing and knocked it off the table. Now it is way out of beat! I can raise up one side and get it to run. Was wondering how to set the beat on this movement. I suspect that the movement need to be removed and the beat set on the bench but am not sure how to do it. Your help or anyone who can help me on how to do this would be most appreciated.

@jamesmartin5370 2 жыл бұрын

These Junghans have an adjustable verge on them. The pallet assembly of the verge is fit tight on the pallet shaft, there is an arm the pendulum leader rod goes through that is fit to this shaft with a slip clutch attached to it. You will need to rotate this arm either to the right or left and work the slip clutch back and forth, check beat each time until it is acceptable.

@rodfunk2460 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 Thank you for your prompt reply. You did not confirm if the movement needs to be removed from the case or not to make this adjustment. In looking at it, it looks like that would be the only way to do the adjustment. Am I correct in my thinking?

@jamesmartin5370 2 жыл бұрын

@@rodfunk2460 If you have access to the pendulum then no need to remove movement from case. Set the case so it is level. Then manually and gently overswing the pendulum and the slip clutch will probably slip and change the beat. It will take a little experimentation at first but eventually you will be able to get it into beat again. When it got bumped on its side the pendulum probably over swing and the clutch moved putting out of beat. If you aren't able to get the clutch to slip by moving the pendulum you may need to hold onto the lever the pendulum rod goes through and over swing it holding on to that lever. If that doesn't work then you will need to hold on to the pallet and over swing the pendulum at the same time.

@zorolooo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i have the same clocks, everythink is working, could u tell me how much can i get if i want sell it? thank you

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

For an idea of current market value, see below links for similar clocks: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Junghans+Mantle+Clock&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1 www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Junghans+Mantle+Clock&_sacat=0&rt=nc www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Working-1930s-JUNGHANS-Germany-Burl-Wood-Art-Deco-Mantel-Shelf-Clock/203267711265?hash=item2f53b32121:g:148AAOSwf~hgGrW- www.ebay.com/itm/LATER-ART-DECO-CHIMING-MANTEL-CLOCK-JUNGHANS-BLACK-FOREST-GERMANY-FROM-50-S/324370065535?hash=item4b85f6687f:g:sPsAAOSwvrFfrA9w www.ebay.com/itm/LATER-ART-DECO-CHIMING-MANTEL-CLOCK-JUNGHANS-BLACK-FOREST-with-RESONANZ-CHIME/324383916662?hash=item4b86c9c276:g:uHwAAOSwFf1fuXOq www.ebay.com/itm/LATER-ART-DECO-WESTMINSTER-CHIMING-MANTEL-CLOCK-JUNGHANS-BLACK-FOREST-GERMANY/324375523680?hash=item4b8649b160:g:EJkAAOSwfDRfsXaF

@zorolooo 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin5370 thanks a lot James for answer, i think about 120€ it will be a good price for both sides

@jamesmartin5370 3 жыл бұрын

@@zorolooo I agree. These are a highly respected for their quality, you won't have any problems finding someone who wants it.