wick1438
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Registered: 12/11/06
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Does anyone have any insight on grandfather clock movements and where to purchase a reasonably priced set. I may be mistaken but the one that Rockler sells is somewhat expensive  Rockler Clock Movement
Also if you've made one before could you please post a pic and/or some points to beware of while making one.
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daveferg
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Loc: Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Here's one site you may want to check. Klock Kit
I've been toying with the idea of building a clock, but I also had a beautiful case of a Seth Thomas mantel clock. It had a mechanical movement that just didn't work very well. I'd had it to various jewelers over a 10 year period, and no one could seem to fix it properly.
So I bought an almost duplicate movement from Klock Kit. In no time at all it wouldn't run either. While I liked to think of myself as a purest, I have a very low opinion of mechanical movements now a days.
Since then, my wife bought me a school house clock with pendulum and two chime choices----with a quartz movement. It sounds great and runs great. 
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RLMillard
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Loc: Dayton Ohio
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wick1438,
I have used Kienninger movements from Merritt Clock. While not inexpensive they are excellent and will last for years.
http://www.merritts.com/clock_parts/public/product.aspx?ProductID=81091&SubcategoryID=2015
Tall case clocks aren't difficult to build, but you do have to have the interplay between all the parts clearly in your head or on paper before you begin. I spent 2-3 days getting things straight before I built my first clock. It is like a snowball effect, the way one part fits another will affect how many other pieces go (or don't) go together. Off the top of my head here is a list of things to look for.
Room inside the waist for the pendulum movement, which in turn controls the width of the hood, as does to a certain extent the size of the dial.
Seat board Height so the dial is centered in the door.
The interplay of the hood moldings and the hood columns (i.e. the projection of those moldings and where the columns sit) This is best done on paper to work out the details.
The depth of the hood to accommodate the movement.
Clocks are my favorite projects. Nothing is as stately as a well proportioned clock. Plus they are a interesting blending of mechanical, design, and function.
Rob Millard
www.americanfederalperiod.com
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Dan Willy
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Registered: 02/17/10
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Loc: Shippenville, PA, USA
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daveferg said:
Here's one site you may want to check. Klock Kit
I think you mean Klockit http://www.klockit.com/
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Vic
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dave,
" In no time at all it wouldn't run either. While I liked to think of myself as a purest, I have a very low opinion of mechanical movements now a days."
They have to be almost perfectly level--not the case , but the movenment.
I have two mechanical clocks that have been running perfectly. One is over 100 years old and the other one is 40 years old. The one I made for my Daughter has been running perfectly for 14 years now.
To the OP:
Mechanical movements are expensive and can be really picky about being level.
Vic
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gboot
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I'll second the reccomendation for Merritt's . I built a GF clock several years ago using a Hermle flagship movement which they also sell. They are located in Pa, worth the drive to see their clock collection and a warehouse full of antiques.
Definitely start by picking a movement and build the case from the specs. As Ray pointed out there are several critical measurements. When I built mine I started with a plan from Emperor clock company and modified the design to suit my tastes.
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AspenII
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Loc: Wichita Kansas
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You might try Emperior Clock for a mechanical works. I have one that has ran for several years now. I don't know their web site address but I'm sure you can find it by doing a search.
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knotscott
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Loc: Rochester, NY
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I've found good selection, good pricing, and good service from Clockparts.com
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fixtureman
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Registered: 05/23/10
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Loc: Medina, Ohio
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I got a clock movement from Emperor clock 40 years ago and it it still keeping prefect time.
http://www.emperorclock.com/
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Beezlebub
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These are good movements.
https://www.blackforestimports.com/
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