The clock repair and restoration process

consists of the following 11 steps:

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1. Evaluation – inspection of the movement for broken and/or missing parts, noting wear and damage needing repair

2. Documentation – photographing the movement from multiple angles, recording specific settings of levers, cams and wheels (this can also include research into the clock maker and the age of the clock)

3. Disassembly – taking the movement apart while recording placement of all parts in relation to each other

4. Cleaning – placing individual parts into an ultrasonic cleaner, removing cleaning solution and water at the end of the cleaning step

5. Bushing – develop a bushing plan (bushing sizes needed, ordering bushings, etc.) to replace worn pivot holes with the correct size bushing

6. Reassembly – building the clock back up, using documentation and disassembly photographs as needed, to get the movement ready for testing

7. Oiling – using low viscosity oil to lubricate all pivot holes and other points requiring lubrication

8. Adjustment – fine tuning the placement of wheels, levers, cams and stops – on and between the front and back plates of the movement

9. Testing – run the movement outside the case on a test stand for at least 2 weeks, more if needed, and at least a week in the case

10. Fixing – any problems identified in the test period that keeps the clock from operating as it should

11. Rating – adjusting the rate mechanism to get the clock to run as close to on time as practical