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My newly restored SWCC hesitates sometimes when it winds!

September 2, 2018 by Ken Reindel

Why is this happening?  The movement was just restored!  Do the contacts need cleaning already? Every SWCC owner asks that question eventually.  It turns out that it is normal.  Consider the sequence that occurs at winding: 1.  Cam lifts hourly contact and just touches mating finger contact 2.  Vibration from motor causes cam to back […]

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The Model 1900WG-4.5V for NSWCC is here!

May 14, 2018 by Ken Reindel

Are you the owner of a National Self-Winding Clock, but struggle with it because of intermittent contact problems?  Your solution to the problem has arrived! The Model 1900WG-4.5V is specifically designed to drive the collectible and very unique National Self-Winding Clock Company (of Champaign, Illinois) movements.  Most NSWCC movements have intermittent problems with contacts by […]

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How often should I clean and oil my Self Winding Clock Style F Movement?

April 29, 2018 by Ken Reindel

We get asked this question rather frequently.  Recently, we posted this answer to a customer in an email, so I thought we’d share it here. It is tough to recommend anything without knowing the condition of the movement.  Here are some general thoughts. With SWCC Style F movements, cleaning annually is not recommended or needed. […]

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Folks, let’s stop the soldering!

February 27, 2018 by Ken Reindel

This is a plea to our fellow clock repair and clockmaker friends.  Please stop soldering mechanical horological parts! We have seen our share of disastrous and unsightly solder globs, burnt and warped parts, corrosion and rust related to the flux used in soldering.  And what’s worse:  most solder joints performed on clocks don’t hold worth […]

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SWCC Bushing Tips

November 2, 2017 by Ken Reindel

Sometimes well meaning clock repair folks attempt to repair their own SWCC movements, and the results can be difficulty and damage.  To avoid issues, here are some observations on rebushing SWCC plates, where misalignment can lead to major trouble. It is disappointing to see movements defaced with huge reamers which leave ugly and deep burrs […]

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Our New Thor and Hercules Frequency Converters

September 30, 2017 by Ken Reindel

AVAILABLE NOW!  Our new Thor AND Hercules frequency converters!  Thor replaces the original Model 1935-60W with more power at a more affordable price!  And, Hercules sets the new bar, at 200 watts (240 watts intermittent)!  If you would like to learn more or to order Thor, please click Thor.  For Hercules, click Hercules.  You can […]

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Our New Athena 50Hz to 60Hz or 60Hz to 50Hz Converter

July 13, 2017 by Ken Reindel

See our entire line of high-quality 50Hz to 60Hz and 60Hz to 50Hz converters here.               Introduction.  The Model 1930 (shown above left) is our original 50Hz to 60Hz or 60Hz to 50Hz converter, designed to provide proper voltage and frequency to vintage electric clocks, turntables and other devices. […]

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Alkaline D batteries: Product Update

January 19, 2017 by Ken Reindel

Over the years, we periodically test and investigate alkaline D batteries for capacity and series resistance.  That’s because they form the heart of many of our renewable No. 6 products. Thus, our products will work better when powered by the best battery technology available.  And this translates into longer run time for our customers’ clocks, which […]

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10 Year Anniversary of the Model 1900S

January 2, 2017 by Ken Reindel

On April 3 of this year, we celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of the Model 1900S!  Our first Model 1900S was sold on Ebay April 3, 2007.  Since then, we have supplied thousands of customers battery solutions for their clocks through our website, many of which included the Model 1900S.  We are proud to offer these […]

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How much will my clock movement restoration cost?

October 21, 2016 by Ken Reindel

How much will it cost?  This is one of the first questions we hear.  It’s not surprising. Everyone is afraid of being “taken to the cleaners” or “having their clock cleaned.”  These common expressions turn up on websites for virtually all services and products.  One clock repair site carries the latter comment as its motto. […]

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