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Clock Repair:
All clocks overhauled receive the following care:
• All components washed in ultrasonics twice
• Each component inspected for wear/damage
• All pivots polished to bright finish
• All worn bushings broached to correct size with new bushings installed
 • Springs lubricated with fine mainspring lubricant
• Clock receives final lube with fine clock oil
• Tie train counted and movement electronically regulated to correct Beat Per hour rate


All Pallets:
 • Polished to bright finish
 • All wear marks removed
 • All impulse surfaces restored to original condition
 
Case Restoration:
All cases brought to shop carefully cleaned and treated with restorative oils. Any repairs needed done meticulously to preserve intrinsic look and value of the original piece.

Dial Restoration:
Any surface dirt removed with great attention to preservation of original surface.

Clock Glass:
 • Replaced on request
 • Custom made pieces made to order for all clocks
 • Convex, beveled and antique poured glass available

Other Services Available:
  Full Gear Cutting Service and Full Clock Maker Lathe Services available for:
   • Gear tooth replacement
   • Pivot straightening and replacement
   • Lantern Pinion Rebuilding
   • Pallet resurfacing or new escapement assemblies made
   • New arbor construction
   • Spring Barrel Construction
   • Pendulum fabrication/wood or steel rod

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