KIENINGER wheels + pinions, teeth count.
In the FB forum “clockmakers helping clockmakers” we had a story about a Kieninger long-case clock movement with a timing problem. Different theories were posted, some of us found the theorising a little quaint. So, I put in my “penny’s worth” about a suspension spring not being the cause of great timing differences.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR KIENINGER MOVEMENT PF-43 IN WALL CLOCK CASE This applies in general to other makes as well To place the clock onto a wall – a good guide would be for the dial to be
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Packing instructions for Kieninger wall – regulator, spring driven. Just a few points to consider. Remove the pendulum by lifting it a few millimeters up and take it out of the pendulum leader ( flat brass part ) Then
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This large cast iron clock-face has a long history. Imported in the mid 20th century by the Cape Town clockmaker Dellenbach. Two dials were never installed. I bought them and other items from his son in the mid ’80s. I
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These are my last movements suitable for Long Case Clocks ( Grandfather / Grandmother ). The most preferred is the 116 cm pendulum, ( full size Grandfather ) I have a pre-owned 93 cm model ( or “pre-loved” as some
Read moreKieninger strike movement, sound check
A 12 seconds video showing the strike movement in action and you can check the sound. [wpvideo dr0cU4KI]
Read morePendulum, regulating after restoration
Restoring a Pendulum. Clock not keeping time – too slow – already at the limit of regulation. Notes for anyone interested in mechanical clocks, from collectors to clock repairers The regulation was the problem after
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Buying a Barometer — and what to watch out for: Check if the case and fittings are well made, test if the marker hand is not too tight, neither too loose. Much more on the technical side you cannot do
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Technical info about weather instruments, barometers, thermometers and hygrometers Frequently asked questions (Copied for my website with kind permission of the BARIGO Company in Germany) some more hints from my years of practice mentioned as well, T.N. How does a barometer
Read moreThe care of Barigo brass casings
Barigo Weather Instruments: In addition to the FAQ article, here are some hints on the use of barometers and especially how to care for brass cased instruments: To dust the instruments, use a dry soft cloth, definitely no Brasso
Read moremainspring cleaning
For clock owners, who will appreciate their clockmakers /restorers and realize to which length of professional service work the latter will go — hopefully. You see the short descriptions within the images and video clips, a 2 MB file, running
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