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Repairs at work (some examples) > Hermle Grandfather Clock Movement

"Hermle" is an important German Clock Manufacturer who produce a very large range of clock movements.

This one is a 4/4 Westminster Chime, weight driven movement.

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Hermle 09

The inner part of the back plate re-visited!

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Hermle 10

As one may clearly see there are at least nine pivot holes that are in an oval shape due to wear. Clock brass bushings are applied to bring back the plate in good working order when it can take the pivots to run smoothly once again.

All pivot holes and pivots have to be cleaned and polished before installing in the movement. And, of course, all wheels and gears have to be treated and cleaned tooth by tooth to ensure that there are no oily residues left.

It is only when I am satisfied that the mechanics are in order that the movement is reassembled and tested before re-installing it in the client's grandfather clock cabinet.
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