There is no such thing as an overwound clock, the spring has been wound fully and is merely supplying its full power. If your clock is fully wound and the clock doesnt run the problem is elsewhere, in the case of a carriage clock the fault will normally be the in the escapement. In a carriage clock this usually is of the platform variety and sits astride the top plates of the clock. I have restored many carraige clocks and most problems are at the escapement end. The only problem you're likely to encounter with a mainspring is a broken one! If your clock is a quality item I suggest you entrust it to a qualified person! Taking the power down on your spring will not solve your problem
Graham Powis January 2008 |
There is no such thing as an overwound clock, the spring has been wound fully and is merely supplying its full power. If your clock is fully wound and the clock doesnt run the problem is elsewhere, in the case of a carriage clock the fault will normally be the in the escapement. In a carriage clock this usually is of the platform variety and sits astride the top plates of the clock. I have restored many carraige clocks and most problems are at the escapement end. The only problem you're likely to encounter with a mainspring is a broken one! If your clock is a quality item I suggest you entrust it to a qualified person! Taking the power down on your spring will not solve your problem
Graham Powis January 2008 |