FIXING a grandfather’s clock (weights pulled too far up) removing stubborn weights

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4 жыл бұрын

The last thing you wanna do is pour the weights up to high when you’re winding the grandfather clock. If this happens you’re gonna need to loosen the chains from the clock movement itself. In the video I go through the process **************************************************
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@margaretantoine9121 2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful my husband now deceased loved his clock, I pulled the chain too far and with your help I managed to free the chain and again enjoying my husbands clock. Thank you ever so much

@kwacz Жыл бұрын

That liberty oil is garbage. Get the good stuff. Pay the extra money and remember you get what you pay for. Also disassembling and cleaning is highly recommended because oiling a dirty clock will cause dirt to act as an abrasive and wear it out prematurely.

@Cameronretailsandstoretours

Bruh don’t touch the weights with bear hands

@franklobo5876 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS !! My Grandparents passed away 5 years ago and I was given their Hamilton Grandfather Clock that I grew up listening to. But it was stuck. Now its working again.!!

@shemp308 2 жыл бұрын

If a weight is stuck or something is not running the clock needs cleaning snd oiling. If you don't do it now it will cost you double in the future. I personally repair clocks professionally. Lack of oil and dirt are clock killers. On old grandfather's clock do not take one advice that it is not worth it. Get more information about your clock.

@sandemay2343 Жыл бұрын

Never handle brass parts with bare hands...use white cotton gloves to keep from tarnishing the brass...just a helpful hint

@rebeccawilliams6291 Жыл бұрын

Does not work. I just wasted an hour. Now I have the weights off and the chains are even worse. They will continue to move if I want them off but won't go back down. Clock was fine, I just forgot to wind it and it stopped.

@casper471 Жыл бұрын

Anyway remember to use gloves when removing the weights

@chewy98ta28 3 жыл бұрын

I actually picked a clock up and layed it in my SUV with the weights to tight to remove and nothing got damaged. Only paid 75 for it but got it working and made a small profit.

@margieneal3929 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get my pendulum to work properly it stops

@jamesford3648 3 жыл бұрын

The BEST Video and EXPLANATION I have ever seen about Grandfather clocks. I FOLLOWED ur DIRECTIONS to a “T” for a clock that was in my wife’s family and didn’t run since 2001. It WORKS BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for everything.

@lorrainechittock

OH WOW! I just made a deal with my landlord in Tanzania. He gets the big screen tv to give to another renter, I get the grandfather clock! It arrived yesterday. Weights pulled WAAAAY up high. I'm so glad I found your video!!!!!!!

@lindab5513 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We're in the process of packing up for a move and I wanted to remove the pendulum, etc. I didn't realize I had one pulled up so high and was sick thinking I'd have to pay to have someone remove it and then pay AGAIN to set it up across the state when we settled again. Now if only you were there to get it set back up!!

@chadbrubaker2003 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of information in a short amount of time. Thank you for your efficiency! I will certainly watch it again.

@ariannaborkowski2597 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a grandfather clock from goodwill! Looks like the previous owner took the old weight off then pulled the chain up to far! Super helpful so I can try to get it working!

@joequillun7790 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton for this information. I have a clock very similar to the one in your video. The comment you made about not mixing up the weights, cured (one) of my problems. Now if I can figure out how to adjust the timing of the chimes. Mines 5 mins off.

@-MOS- 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. It was more informative then you can believe. We have one that was passed down but stopped working. I never realized the weights were different. Aaand the oil 🤦‍♂️dang I wish I knew this 4 years ago.

@davidadkins6431

I'm so happy I found your information. I have a Grandfather clock that belonged to my father. (I'm 67) It has three weights only one is working. The clock works all except for two weights. I live a hundred miles from the clock smith. It is six foot tall and almost all glass. So, I don't dare try to transport it. I've fixed and repaired things since I was a kid. Watching your video showed me what not to do. WD40 would have been something I would have tried to use. I saw that it is delicate but not as delicate as I was concerned it would be. So, now I'm going to see if it just needs a good (gentle 😊) cleaning 🧹🧼🧹. Thank you!

@theresaim6660 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your video. My grandmother clock which is 46 years old had the strike weight stuck because it was pulled up too far. Using your video I was able to release that weight and the problem is solved. This saved us a lot of money for something that was very simple to resolve. Thank you so much for your video and for sharing your expertise.