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Mainspring and barrel cap

How to Remove and Service a Mainspring Enclosed in a Clock Barrel

September 17, 2024

A clock spring barrel is a cylindrical component found in spring-driven clocks. Its primary function is to house the mainspring, which stores energy to power the clock. The mainspring barrel works like this The mainspring is a tightly coiled strip of metal that, when wound, stores potential energy. The barrel holds the mainspring in place … More How to Remove and Service a Mainspring Enclosed in a Clock Barrel

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Ansonia Crystal Regulator clock – Part I – disassembly

April 23, 2019

This is Part I of a three (3) part series. In Part I I discuss disassembly and servicing the mainsprings. In Part II, the movement and in Part II restoring the brass case. My wife found this 1910 Ansonia Crystal Regulator in the late summer 2018 while antique shopping. In the 1905 Ansonia Crystal Regulator … More Ansonia Crystal Regulator clock – Part I – disassembly

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Clock Repair Tools

January 4, 2016

It is time to buy the tools I need for clock repair. I already have a number of basic tools to get me started; pliers, letdown chucks, screwdrivers, etc. However, my first significant tool is an Ollie Baker Mainspring Winder which arrived from the USA today. It is pictured below. The Ollie Baker comes with … More Clock Repair Tools

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