Part Repair

While some common parts are readily available, many parts are no longer manufactured and sourcing these parts can become a challenge. In some cases it becomes necessary to be able to repair or fabricate replacement parts.

Gear Teeth Repair (Wooden)

Charles Stratton Wooden Works Clock

As Found

This gear had poorly shaped replacement teeth from a previous repair. These teeth would bind during operation.

After Repair

The poorly shaped teeth were removed completely and replaced with properly shaped teeth.

Gear Teeth Repair (Brass)

Unsigned Arch Top mantel Clock

As Found

The wheel on the left lost several teeth, probably when the mainspring broke. The wheel on the right is a donor.

During and After Repair

For this repair, the gear rings were separated from the spokes on each wheel and the donor ring transplanted to the original arbor and spokes.

The assembly was joined using a technique that is similar to floating disc brake rotors. Soldering was another option, but the heat would likely anneal (soften) the teeth, potentially leading to a repeat failure.