Grandfather Clock Cable Release
The sound of a grandfather clock chiming is just one of the beautiful aspects of owning such a cherished piece of history.
Grandfather clock cable release. Weight driven clocks use chains meshed with sprockets to provide the torque that operates the time chime and strike mechanisms. Lower the cable just enough so you can rehang your weights and make sure your weights are in the correct order r c l or if they are not marked the heaviest goes on the right next heaviest in the center lightest on the left. If the clocks is wound without the weights attached. This releases the cable and allows you to lower the cable inside the clock.
An overlapped cable is typically caused by one of several factors. You will need a third hand. 4 7 out of 5 stars 17. Paylak unikey 1e even sizes 5 prong universal clock key for winding clocks.
Kevnatss older style grandfather or grandmother clock weight shell hook and nut. The grandmother and grandfather chain drive units often do not have this feature. On a new clock if the styrofoam blocks are removed from the cable pulleys before they become loose through normal operation which typically occurs after 8 hours of run time. 4 1 out of 5 stars 120.
Coaster home furnishings grandfather clock with chime brown red and clear. A pearl grandfather clock has inner and outer mechanisms that synchronize together. The grandfather clock weights can get stuck in the high position if over wound. When winding the weights up make sure the top of the weight can be seen when done.
Grandfather clock weights stuck. Some larger clocks have over wind protection to prevent this. When the clock mechanism needs to be disassembled for repair the weight chains need to be released from their respective sprockets. Basic way to measure and install clock cable.
Originally known as a longcase clock the grandfather clock was the first timekeeper with a small enough mechanism to make it the appropriate size for a private residence.