Reply To: Old English Longcase Clock

[Bob Tascione]

Hi Paul,
Nice clear pics! (I downloaded them and will re-size to upload to the forum server. My concern is that if the links to your server were ever changed or the pics accidentally lost or deleted your thread would be rendered useless, and this one is going to be a popular one! I back up all forum data daily and also have the forum set up on another server just in case this server goes down.)

Looks like a lot of us wish we could be there with you working on your restoration project!

That hour wheel bridge may still be salvageable if it isn’t made from a casting. If it’s a casting then will probably crack when bending back. If not then the pipe is most likely riveted onto the bridge and can be removed, straightened and replaced. In fact you may be able to straighten it while together. Can’t tell from looking at the pic.

I think there’s a good chance that it had a steel pendulum rod. This should be easier than it first appeared as most of what you will need can be purchased almost ready to go! I’ll post some links below to some places that sell these parts just to give you an idea of what’s out there. The Bob should also be available as it’s pretty easy to locate the ones used for seconds pendulum clocks with recoil escapements. The rods that are available are threaded on both ends and are about 32 inches long. They can be threaded into the brass block which is part of the suspension spring assembly (also available as a unit..link will be below).

I’ll go dig up some links and will post them up here ASAP!

Bob