Balance wheel stops - NAWCC Forums
Nov 24, 2024 · 2 - The hairspring is not flat. Inspect the hairspring when in the movement and when the balance is removed. The hairspring may be tilted and will touch the balance when …
General balance wheel question - NAWCC Forums
Nov 9, 2019 · A bimetallic cut balance wheel is compensated for temperature but not necessarily adjusted to temperature. In addition to the excellent source Robert posted, Olof Ohlson …
Balance wheel stopping abruptly in one spot - NAWCC Forums
Nov 12, 2024 · When the balance is at rest without any power on the train, the impulse pin should be centred in the fork; this should then be very close to the 'in beat' state. To achieve this, it's …
Balance wheel struggles and slows when balance bridge is …
Jun 30, 2024 · It is less than 1/64 of a turn, then the balance wheel struggles or stops completely. I re-cleaned the jewels and I think they are looking good, rather shiny and mirror like and I re …
Balance wheel & pallet fork engagement - NAWCC Forums
Dec 14, 2024 · Balance wheel repair. mc4110; Aug 6, 2024; Clock Repair; Replies 5 Views 333. Aug 7, 2024. roughbarked ...
Overbanking / Balance Wheel Problem - NAWCC Forums
Jun 13, 2003 · Before I replaced the balance bridge screw I ensured that I had good movement with the balance wheel. (Not being a repairman, I hope that the above procedure was done …
smiths clock with balance wheel - NAWCC Forums
Nov 7, 2010 · Hi Mike, When you move the index lever to adjust the time keeping it is lengthening or shortening the balance spring, the shorter the balance spring the faster the clock goes, the …
Help with Elgin Balance Wheel.... - NAWCC Forums
Apr 9, 2011 · I did see that the balance wheel bridge is numbered, and the balance wheel has the same number - the must have calibrated both together - pretty cool! If anyone can help source …
Question on cleaning balance-wheel/hairspring/ balance-cock …
Dec 1, 2016 · The balance wheel and cock stay in place on the pillar plate during cleaning. The jewels are cleaned separately, lubed, and re-positioned. But secure the shock springs before …
Fitting a new Hermle balance wheel - NAWCC Forums
Jul 3, 2012 · I recently bought a Howard Miller mantle clock with the 1050-020 movement.The clock was running very fast ( approx 3 min / hour) and I noticed the balance wheel probably …