Grandfather clock

[ppark350se]

I just got this beautiful grandfather clock that was my grand mothers the center weight had fallen out and i hasd to have this clock it is just amazing.
Im mainly askin for care tips if anybody knows alittle about grandfather clocks.

and there is like a moon like thing at the very top what is tha for.
i have a pic.


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[klutchbuster400]

wind it to 6:30 and its supposed to open a gate to the bat cave

[ppark350se]

one more pic once again how to work this


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[backinsaddle]

We have one that was my parents, been in the family maybe 30 years?  Doesn't take anything to maintain it.  When you pull the weights back to the top, it's best to lift the weight up with one hand, and pull the chain down with the other so as not to put much strain on the pulley at the top-I wrap a rag around the weight so you don't get the oils from your hand all over the brass weights and cause tarnish.  Other than that, you have to occasionally adjust the screw at the bottom of the pendulum to keep correct time.  That's all we've had to do.

Very nice clock by the way...I love grandfather clocks.

[mudmonkey]

thats an awesome grandfather clock
how old is it??

[GSPKurt]

Dude-
We have the almost EXACT same clock. Is it a Howard Miller? We have had ours almost 30 years. You need to have a clock technician come out and clean, adjust, lubricate and inspect it once a year or two. If you don't, the oil gums up and will damage the mechanism. This is important to keep it working properly and preserve it's value.

When you pull the weights back to the top, it's best to lift the weight up with one hand, and pull the chain down with the other so as not to put much strain on the pulley at the top-I wrap a rag around the weight so you don't get the oils from your hand all over the brass weights and cause tarnish.

This is excellent advice.

Kurt

[GSPKurt]

one more pic once again how to work this

That tells you your moon phases. Have the tech set it when he comes out. I don't know how to set it.

[ppark350se]

thats an awesome grandfather clock
how old is it??

its about 25 to 30 years old

Dude-
We have the almost EXACT same clock. Is it a Howard Miller? We have had ours almost 30 years. You need to have a clock technician come out and clean, adjust, lubricate and inspect it once a year or two. If you don't, the oil gums up and will damage the mechanism. This is important to keep it working properly and preserve it's value.

When you pull the weights back to the top, it's best to lift the weight up with one hand, and pull the chain down with the other so as not to put much strain on the pulley at the top-I wrap a rag around the weight so you don't get the oils from your hand all over the brass weights and cause tarnish.

This is excellent advice.

Kurt

its an Ethan Allen and im not to worried about it being to dirty becouse the center weight had fallen out of it maybe 10 years ago so i just got it working againg and im gonna look into a tech to set it perfectly.

how much does it usaully cost for a tech to come and clean it and adjust it?

one more pic once again how to work this

That tells you your moon phases. Have the tech set it when he comes out. I don't know how to set it.

well its only got 2 moon like things that are exactly the same. 

[Moose]

Well it's amazing what you can learn on ebay. After reading this post, I looked.

The moon dial can be set to show you the actual shape that you can see from outside. The lunar cycle is 29 1/2 days and when full (the moon), the dial should be placed in the center position at the 15th day of the cycle.

Never knew this till now.

Take good care of that clock, it looks nice.

[ppark350se]

thank you very much that  makes so much sense. 

[mudmonkey]

doesnt it?lol

[GSPKurt]

how much does it usaully cost for a tech to come and clean it and adjust it?

Under $100 in Gainesville, if I remember correctly. The guy drove out to our place about 35 miles from the shop and spent about 2 hours working on it, so the price isn't that high.

[ppark350se]

ok thanks i will look for a tech. in my area for the clock to be cleaned and adjusted.

[Moose]

I would spend the money to have a tech look at it. He should be able to tell you the condition and value also. Looks worth it to me.

[GSPKurt]

Yes, looks to be in excellent condition.