Tick, tick, tick...

[hollyking]

Tonight was the first session of my clock repair class. Such a blast! I arrived early and the instructor was there so I got about an hour of one-on-one time before other people showed up. There are 8 people taking this class. 4 of us have never done anything like this before and the others have taken the class before. The class is a workshop setting where you have access to tools and the instructor when repairing your clocks. Not having a clock I bought one of the "mystery boxes" for $10. Inside was some junk, but a few decent clocks that should be worth repairing.

The one I am using for my project has a good movement although the case is pretty ragged. It's also missing the dial, hands and the lens. All parts I can easily replace. The key thing about the movement is it's well built and I should be able to refurbish it for years of service. I will post some pictures I took with my phone soon. This weekend I hope to take quite a few more with the better camera. Right now the movement is pretty grimy because the clock used to be in a place with a wood or coal fire. There is soot all over the movement.

So there's the first quick report about my class. Tomorrow I'll try to look up some details about my project clock and post a better writeup on the class.

Comments

[gfish.livejournal.com]

Sweet! That sounds like a great class.

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

It is! I love that the instructor has an undisguised disdain for swapping out movements or soldering to "repair" clocks. We're going to learn how to take the whole thing apart, adjust and fix it all. No short cuts here.

[rhonan.livejournal.com]

I take it that you are familiar with The Chronphage, mai no?

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

I didn't recognize the name, but when I searched for it I remember the pictures. Very shiny. :)

[cheesentoast.livejournal.com]

*giggle giggle giggle giggle* You said, "horology"!

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

I did. Would it entertain if I showed you my gnomon?