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Clockmakers hints and tips--- Clock stands Subject:- a Westminster Chimer Clock Stand. This article was sent in by Ron Jones of New Zealand Those that still work on Westminster chimers, old Smiths and various German models, be they hobbyist apprentice or tradesman all find it awkward to hold these clocks to examine their action, adjust, oil and then finished them to time. We have all seen a movements case lug held in a bench vice. Or valuable time wasted putting a clock in and out of the case that have developed unseen problems.
Having your clock stand now finished, when the next chimer comes in, place it on the back of the metal sheet so the hammers are (if under slung) free of the base. Now one of the binds is the left or right located chime/s silent lever there is no room for them. Mark where this comes and with tin snips cut out a slot to allow free movement of the lever. The clock is of course bolted onto the sheet iron with any suitable nuts and bolts. Once the location holes are drilled one can get away with two to a clock.
With every new clock repair drill more holes as necessary. The time comes when the sides are like a colander and it is just a case of bolting your chimer to the stand in minutes. I would recommend you make two at the same time while you are at it.
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