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Ratio gears are fixed and clock is back in operation

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Hands and ratio gearing are back on after straightening the bent shaft.

Seems to be doing fine.

 [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO1lBDX7K_I[/youtube]

The view from the left side between the plates shows a large chrome cylinder or barrel that houses the mainspring. Above it is the more conical shaped cable drum that, together, comprise the “fusee” powertrain. The fusee was invented long ago to provide more consistent power from the mainspring throughout the winding cycle. Mainsprings tend to impart more power when they are fully wound, then lose power as they unwind. The fusee compensates for this. More consistent power results in more accurate timekeeping.

 

Office clock as control

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The small “office” clock over the control switch allows the tower clock to be set without having to actually have the tower clock in the line of sight. What is shown on the office clock is what the tower clock will display (assuming I did it right!) 

All About Time Clock Repair

All About Time Clock Repairs

Challenging tower clock repair

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This certainly isn’t the tallest or most challenging tower clock I’ve repaired, but it’s another one under my belt. This one is in Mesa, AZ, in an old shopping center that is undergoing renovation. The center was originally built in the 60’s.

All About Time Clock Repair

All About Time Clock Repair

All About Time Clock Repairs

Repairing a bent shaft on a clock

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Is this a cool clock or what??!! The hands are off because I repaired the bent shaft and I’m testing it. I’ll post a video or pic with the hands on later if my repairs were successful.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGC53DElu54[/youtube]