can anyone tell me what the size is the avarige clock face on a grandfather clock is? in metric please.?
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When working out averages it's just as well to use the bracket method i.e. Its clearly larger than 6" (150mm) and not so large as 12" (300mm) total 150×300=450, divide by 2 =225mm (9") sounds about right for the average grandfather clock.
Moved grandfather clock , now it won't work and keep time.We tried to level and still no luck What can we do
It was working until we took from one residence to another in a suv, were careful, and did not drop or anything like that. WE removed the chimes while moving , put back to gether and no luck even with the level. So , what should we try next.
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Call a clock repair person. Grandfather clocks should NEVER be moved without professional advice.
Information on a grandfather clock?
I inherited a Hubble grandfather clock. How much are they worth now?
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Wait for the Antiques roadshow to comes to your area and haul it down there and ask the professionals. Maybe look on Ebay for similar ones and compare. That might give you a starting point.
Poll: Do you have a grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock or any type of chiming clock?
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A very old grandfather clock I bought at an estate auction recently. It cost me 250 bucks to fix and restore it to perfect SHAPE AND CONDITION.
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I have a grandfather clock and i need to find out what year was made, is from Seth Thomas?
Model # is 4504A Cutting 8609 ENG 4504-001 MOV'T A403.031 Finish 120
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Google or Wiki "Seth Thomas Clocks". You'll get links to sites that will be able to answer your question. You have excellent information about your clock so you probably won't have much trouble finding the answer. Good luck!
If a grandfather clock were running slow, how could we adjust the length of the pendulum to correct the time?
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At the bottom of the "bob" you will see a brass nut. Turn the nut to the right to raise the bob higher, this will cause the pendulum to swing quicker thereby speeding up the time of the clock. Small increments every day until it's right on!
If a grandfather clock is running slow, how can you adjust the length of the pendulum to correct the time?
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Yes the longer the length, the longer the period, the slower it runs the shorter the length, the shorter the period, the faster it runs
Should I try fixing my grandfather clock on my own?
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Though you can try, if you really want the best for your grandfather clock, don't. It's best to have a professional do the job. Source: http://www.grandfatherclockmarket.com.
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How much coat to fix grandfather clock?
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Hi All depends whats wrong with it start with a full service $240/380 plus parts always try to get a couple of estimates from small independent clock repairers or restores a lot of the parts may have to be hand made for the older clocks If its just a quick fix you want it may be a simple and not to costly, if its a good quality grandfather it deserves at good service every 10 years or so. Cheers and keep ticking Bob a job
how do I put the chains back in my grandfather clock after a move? i do not want to pay $150 for service call.
This is a german grandfather clock, only access is from the front of the clock
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Try these sites http://billsclockworks.com/opinstruction… Http://www.perpetualpc.net/clockrepair.h… Good luck
Grandfather clock.How do I syncronize the time with the number of chimes?When it's 5 o'clock it hits only 4
times and so on. Any idea?
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On ours, we have to set the little hand on the number corresponding the the number of chimes you're getting – in other words, if it's chiming four times, put the little hand on four – and then manually cycle the big hand through 24 hours.
"As the grandfather clock at the end of the hall chimed midnight.".. Story Starter Ideas!!!?
I need some ideas as to what to write about surrounding "As the grandfather clock at the end of the hall chimed midnight" DISCLAMER: I am not trying to cheat in any way, I just need some ideas as to what to write!
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As the grandfather clock at the end of the hall chimed midnight, my eyes flew open, even though I had been fast asleep. My heart pounded in my chest, what was it that made me so afraid? All yours dear! Good luck. Julie W.
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How can I stop my grandfather clock from loosing time?
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If you are winding it everyday, there may be a tension adjustment that will speed it up. If the clock is real old, I would have it adjusted by a professional watchmaker/jeweler.
Kids film with a grandfather clock?
Please can anyone remember the name of a kids film early 1980s I think about a Grandfather clock that comes to life and talks to the girl in the film (on the stairs). The clock sings and dances and turns cartoon? I think it was set in Canada? Thanks 1 second ago – 4 days left to answer.
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The only one I can think of is one of Roland Emmerich's early films called "Ghost Chase" in which a ghost inhabits a grandfather clock.
i broke the glass on a grandfather clock. how can i fix it?
i threw something at my sister and she moved out of the way and it hit the glass on the grandfather clock and it broke how can i fix it cheap?
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Your parents will have an answer to your question for you. 
I am interested in a curio clock Grandfather Clock. Will It be very expensive?
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They don't have to be. Check out this company to see if they have what you're looking for: http://newgrandfatherclocks.net
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My grandfather clock is chiming 4 times instead of 9 at 9:00 and 5 at 10 etc, is there any easy fix?
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Remove the hands on the clock and reposition them to match the chimes and then reset the clock
What should the length of a grandfather clock's pendulum be if it's period is 1 second?
Please help!!!!
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Interesting fact: the meter was classically defined to be the length of the simple pendulum making a tick at its turning point once every second, thus a swing period of 2 seconds, as a grandfather clock's pendulum does. Although we've refined the meter's definition and this isn't exactly true, but still approximate. The formula for your use is T = 2*Pi*sqrt(L/g). For a cukoo clock, the pendulum is shorter such that instead of "tick-tock", its escapement sounds as "tick-a-tock-a", making two ticks per second, and a full swing cycle per second. Solve for L, plug in T=1 sec and Earth's gravity g, and you will get approximately L = 24 cm. Thinking of the trend from the classical definition of the meter, this is roughly a quarter meter.
Does anyone know any information on loben grandfather clock?
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Http://www.gfclockcenter.com/imported-clocks/loben-grandfather-clocks.php I don't really know what information you're looking for, but hope this helps you.
im looking to restore a grandfather clock but i have a question?
its old around the 1850s it is english has were and tear on the wood and the paint on the dial is chipped a little how much do you think it would cost to restore this piece and does anyone know any reputable
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Since you haven't stated where you are, it is impossible to recommend a clock repair shop. Choose from the search lists I have provided.
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In order for a clock to be considered a grandfather clock, does it need a pendulum?
Thanks In Advance!
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This really isn't an engineer question but: Most people think of a tall clock with a pendulum as a grandfather clock. Here is a reference to elaborate on this a bit. Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandfather_clock
Can a Grandfather Clock be changed to chime only on the hour and 1/2 hour instead of every 15 minutes?
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Depends on the clock. Some have a switch that allows you to stop the quarter hours. The other thing you can do is let the right hand weight reach the bottom and not reset it. Good Luck!
How much is a Sligh grandfather clock worth (Model: #0840-1-AN)?
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I couldn't find an exact answer for you. Your best bet is to contact an antiques dealer that sells other grandfather clocks and ask them. Ebay has some Slighs but no model number seemed to match yours. May still be good for a quick comparison so I included a link. Http://shop.ebay.com/items/sligh%20clock%20grandfather?_dmd=2&_sop=1 Hope that helped!
Why is it called a grandfather clock and not a grandmother clock?
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Actually there IS a grandmother clock (honest! ). It is classicly about 2/3's the size of the grand father clock (which are between 6 to 7 feet high) and the chimes are often higher.
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my grandfather clock chimes at the wrong time as in 15 mins late?
when its 7:15 my clock chimes as if it were 7:00 how can i fix it tried that it dont work maint man
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Do not move the hands backward. Move the hands forward to the next hour and see if it corrects itself. Make sure you let it ring every 15 mins as you go around. If you go more than 2 hrs around, you may need a pro. If it works, just stop the clock till time catches up.
Grandfather clock stopped chimes?
We wound clock and now the chimes have stopped. It is still running but no chimes they appear to be stuck
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Most clocks have a small lever that will unengage the chimes. Are you sure they didn't get turned off by accident?
grandfather clock chimes and strike are not working?
they do work if I take the top off and push on something to get it to engage but it wont do it on its own ? thank you for your time
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Do not use WD-40 on a clock. It will gum the works and make a mess. There is a special oil made for clocks. Make sure the weights are raised for the chimes. If the clock has only 1 weight, the weight is used for both the chimes and the clock. If there are 3 weights, only the left and right weights are used for chimes. Your clock probably needs to be serviced by a professional. Grandfather clocks are precision mechanisms and should not be worked on by anyone who doesn't know what they are doing.
A grandfather clock chimes once at 1:00,twice at 2:00 and so on to 12:00. (continue down for rest of question)
It also chimes once every half hour. how many times does the clock chime in 24 hours?
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Start at 1201 am. The clock chimes at 1230, so 1. Then 1 at 1 am, 2 total. Continue to 12 pm… (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12) + 12 multiply by 2 for the other twelve hours. Answer = 180
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Why do they call it a grandfather clock?
so where does grandfather term come in to play?
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From Wikipedia: During the 19th century, two brothers named Jenkins worked as managers at the George Hotel in Piercebridge, County Durham, England. One of the brothers died and, according to the story told to Henry Clay Work in 1875, the clock (made by James Thompson) began to lose time. Repair attempts were made by the hotel staff and local clockmakers, but failed. When the other brother died at the age of 90, the clock broke down altogether, and was never repaired in remembrance of the brothers. Work decided to write a song about the story of this clock in 1876, which he called My Grandfather's Clock. The song became popular, and it is from this song that the current usage derives.
A) Last week Julia was walking past the shop when she saw a large grandfather clock in the window with a price?
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Oooo cant wait for the next episode. Will she or wont she???
Good description of a grandfather clock for my story?
Can somneone give me a english detailed discription of a grandfather clock? Help will be appreicated:) FANX
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For a start, google 'grandfather clock' into google images and it will give you an idea of what they look like, then explain it in your words. Is it taller than the character by half again? Is the clock face white? Gold? Black? Are the hands brass? Silver? Wood? Does the top come to a rounded or pointed peak or is it flat? Are the pendulum and weights visible through glass or covered by a wood door? Is the ticking loud? Steady? How does it sound when it chimes, if it does? Only include details you feel are important – otherwise you can simply mention the grandfather clock and people can picture it well enough without boring details. If you are going to be describing in detail this clock, it had better be important to the story. If it is, it should have something interesting or peculiar about it. The one in "the last unicorn" for instance was broken, striking the wrong hour at the wrong time.
How much were grandfather clocks back then?
I was wondering what the consumer prices were for grandfather blocks back then around the 1800's.
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Peddlers sought out persons who they thought could afford one. Even though they sold for less than ten dollars only a few people could buy them.
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I have a Seth Thomas Grandfather Clock. Can someone tell me the value of it?
My parents bought it in the 80's. There is numbers on the back. 4487 1150. Below that 408-015 24. It is in mint condition.
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Anything is worth exactly as much as someone will pay for it. The value of your clock depends on the quality of the movement, the style of the case, the condition of both, and a few other factors. Many brands of clocks, including ST, have Hermle movements; the number "1150" may or may not be an indication that your clock has a Hermle model 1150 movement (good, but not the best). Antique shops that deal in clocks may be able to help, or you could pay a professional appraiser ($$$) to advise you.
How does a Grandfather Clock work?
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A longcase clock, also tall-case clock, grandfather clock or floor clock, is a freestanding, weight-driven, pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower, or waist of the case. Clocks of this style are commonly around 1.8-2.4m (6-8 feet) tall. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood, or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the dial, or clock face. The English clockmaker William Clement is credited with the development of this form in 1670. Most longcase clocks are striking clocks, which means they sound the time on each hour or fraction of an hour. The terms "grandfather", "grandmother", and "granddaughter" have been applied to longcase clocks. Although there is no specifically defined difference among these terms, the general perception seems to be that a clock smaller than 1.5m (5 feet) is a granddaughter; over 1.5m (5 feet) is a grandmother; and over 1.8m (6 feet) is a grandfather. Traditionally, such clocks were made with two types of movement: eight-day movements and 30-hour movements. A clock with an eight-day movement required winding only once a week, while the generally lower-priced 30-hour clock had to be wound every day. Eight-day clocks are often driven by two weights – one driving the pendulum and the other the striking mechansim, which usually consisted of a bell or chimes. Such movements usually have two keyholes on either side of the dial to wind each one (as can be seen in the Thomas Ross clock illustrated to the right). By contrast, 30-hour clocks often had a single weight to drive both the pendulum and the chimes. Some 30-hour clocks were made with false keyholes, for customers who wished that guests to their home would think that the household was able to afford the more expensive eight-day clock.
Is there a cuckoo clock or a grandfather clock in your family treasures?
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Yes cuckoo clock sent it up to the auction but did not get much for it ?the grand father and mother clocks are the money ones ?
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what is the length of the pengulum in a grandfather clock?
its a stupid question that my math teacher wants me to answer for a project…
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The terms "grandfather", "grandmother", and "granddaughter" have all been applied to longcase clocks. Although there is no specifically defined difference among these terms, the general perception seems to be that a clock smaller than 1.5 m (5 ft) is a granddaughter; over 1.5 m (5 ft) is a grandmother; and over 1.8 m (6 ft) is a grandfather. Case length is not related to pendulum length, however. A grandfather clock contains a pendulum of length 0.99336 m., with a weight of 1.4kg. It has an oscillation period of 2 seconds.
I have a Grandfather clock that runs for about 45min then stops?
The clock has been leveled in all directions
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Quality Grandfather clocks are very sensitive. My sister had one that needed service twice a year just because of road traffic in front of her house.
My grandfather clock's time is always a bit fast. Do I need someone to calibrate it?
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Check the bottom of the pendulum. If there is a nut there, you can turn it slightly to slow down or speed up the clock (turning it one way slows it down, turning it the other way speeds it up). Turn it about a quarter of a turn each time and wait a few hours to see if the clock sped up or slowed down. Then adjust as necessary. Check the picture in the link. The red arrow points to the nut at the bottom of the pendulum.
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