Apr 27, 2006 · I personally do not like the idea of fixing a clock just to make it run nor do I think someone should improve and add to a 100 year old clock. I think they should be kept as they …

Jul 13, 2015 · johnboy. For what it is worth, there are "paper clock dials" and "paper clock dials".....paper that resists liquid absorption and papers that act like a blotter. I personally have …

Feb 4, 2009 · I have just bought a Sessions Belfast oak mantel clock and the only thing that really needs attention is the dial. From looking around the net I have found that this clock has a 5 1/2 …

Sep 28, 2017 · Now to the overall opinionated situation. The clock's dial is the window to the soul of the clock, much like the eyes are the window to the soul of the human. We don't pay for …

Aug 11, 2023 · Something I don't understand, I have a Jaunch grandfather clock which the movement is around 35 years old which my wife just wiping the face of the clock every couple …

Nov 18, 2017 · I glue a paper dial to a thin piece of sheet metal to make it easier to work with. I can then use tin snips to cut out the proper circle and a step drill to drill out the holes. Here's a …

Oct 1, 2017 · The advantage of using a hide glue is that it can be removed using warm water or steam. Don't put it on too thick to avoid penetrating the paper, but be sure you get it on the …

Dec 27, 2022 · I ran into the same issue restoring a clock that had a paper dial. I reached out to a clock friend who repaints clock faces, etc. and asked what should be used to clean the face. …

Nov 19, 2024 · Looking to confirm if I have derived the right measurements to set my circular paper cutter to cut out a new paper dial from a Merrit's paper dial template for my Inghram …

Jun 24, 2022 · I have a Waterbury clock that I just completed the cleaning and restoration of the movement and have fixed a few dings in the wooden case (it looks really good with no …