Designer large diy wall clock. DIY wall clock. Your watch with a cylindrical chiming mechanism

Hooray! I'm officially a shoemaker with boots. I’ve seen enough of how the participants of our master class in KhVOE made wall clocks, and now (less than half a year has passed) we have a tropical timekeeper in our kitchen.

At the beginning of May, a master class was held in our KhVOE, where we made wall clocks with our own hands. The idea of ​​the workshop came up in January, and it was a pleasure to implement it. Here, by the way, the clock broke in the kitchen, which I had long ceased to like. She combined the pleasant with the useful. Firstly, I made a new device for determining the time, secondly, an article for a blog, and thirdly, I added my favorite tropical decor this summer.

Why make a watch with your own hands when you can buy

And so it is clear that made with your own hands, it is with soul and from the heart. Perhaps the purchased ones will be of better quality and with a guarantee, but there are more advantages to making a wall clock with your own hands:

• you can implement any idea (for example, like mine with the tropics)
• choose the size you need
• find the correct arrows and mechanism
• start a little better understanding of how wall clocks work
• proudly tell everyone that you made them yourself (and this is not just a postcard or a flower, but a whole device).

What to make a dial for a wall clock

Thinking about the panel under the dial, it is worth remembering that the clock can be not only round, but also triangular, square, even in the shape of a flower.

• Panels can be ordered at the laser cutting workshop
• find and buy finished plywood in an online store or in a store with goods for needlework
• make from a cork backing or thick thick cardboard
• cut out drywall
• make from sawn wood
• or from a vinyl record.

How to decorate a wall clock

There are a lot of ways to decorate a wall clock, it all depends on your desire to create and bother.

• You can print and paste the finished picture
• paint with acrylic paints
• draw something with watercolor, cut and paste
• glue volumetric parts from thin plywood
• embroider something on the fabric and fit the workpiece
• you can draw or stick numbers.

Wall clock - materials and tools

The time taken is one and a half hours. We will need:

• round plywood panel with a diameter of 30 cm
• clock mechanism with hands
• paper and pencil
• ruler
• acrylic paints and brushes
• palette for mixing paints
• pliers
• scissors.

DIY wall clock - work progress

The mechanism can be ordered in the online store or used left over from an old watch. There are a couple of points to pay attention to:

• dial thickness
• thread diameter (should match the diameter of the hole in the middle of the panel)
• and the height of the stem (the stump on which everything rests, and on which the arrows are put on).

For example, in my mechanism, the stem height is only 8 mm, which means that the thickness of the plywood blank should not exceed 4 mm, otherwise there will not be enough space to tighten the nut. The best overall stem height is 16mm and the thread height is 9mm. This mechanism is suitable for most wooden blanks.

If there are volumetric details on the dial, you need to make sure that the arrows will not cling to them.

1. Before you start making a wall clock with your own hands, you need to decide where the number 12 will be. To do this, you need to turn the panel over, insert the clock mechanism, mark the middle of the top of the mechanism with a pencil (it will coincide with the middle of the loop) and draw a perpendicular line. It is from here that the countdown will begin and the distance between the numbers will be marked (if they are planned).

2. We take a sheet of paper, trace the outline of the dial on it and draw the decor. This is useful for seeing if the composition looks harmonious before it's too late to change something. I drew the outlines of the leaves on paper, then cut them out and transferred them to the plywood blank with a pencil.

3. We color the blank in accordance with the decor. I used white construction acrylic, art acrylic and colored paste for tinting.

4. When the paint dries, fasten the clockwork. It can have many details that can be used or ignored depending on the thickness of the dial. Usually, an assembly diagram is attached to the clock mechanism, which I advise you to follow. We string a rubber backing onto the stem and apply it to the dial from the reverse side. The top (middle of the loop) should match the pencil mark (see point 1).

5. Turn the workpiece over, put a washer on the rod and tighten the nut. Here we need pliers so that we can twist it tighter.

6. We string the arrows. By the way, I repainted the arrows from white to black. There are also two points here. Firstly, there may be a protective film on the hands that needs to be removed. Secondly, the black art acrylic did not fit the metal very well, so I had to first prime the arrows with building white acrylic, and then apply black after drying.

Before stringing, you need to make sure that all the arrows are straight. First we string the hour, then the minute. Second is dressed last. They are strung to a slight click. It is important not to overdo it and not be too zealous so as not to break the delicate fasteners. The hands must be strictly parallel to each other and not touch, otherwise the watch simply will not work.

7. We set all the hands to 12 o'clock according to the mark, insert the battery and set the correct time using a special wheel, which can be found on the mechanism on the reverse side.

A couple of evenings, an hour and a half - and I gladly launched my time. Take care of your time, spend it with those who give you joy!

Best,

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DIY - do it yourself, do it yourself, i.e. not immediately hang up and ready, but you have to work a little with your hands, but you can customize it to your liking.
I like the big wall clock and that's it.
These can be made in diameter up to 1.2M (and even more :)

Arrived in a box of rather impressive dimensions: 43cm * 15cm * 6cm

What is inside:

The instruction is in terrible Google English, since everything is clear from the color pictures.

The dial is somewhat reminiscent of a teapot lid :)
Metal, diameter 12cm.
Behind the mechanism, like on many wall clocks, it is powered by one AA.

A set of numbers, yellow paper is removed, under it there is an adhesive surface, on the front side there is some kind of foam material, like on many mouse pads, only thicker.

A set of the same numbers, in which the back side is pasted over with paper, under it is an adhesive surface, the front side is a shiny mirror plastic, covered with a film that needs to be removed.

As planned, these numbers should be pasted on those numbers, or you can get two independent sets of numbers :)
Here is such a Kamasutra.

Figures of different sizes from 6 to 9 cm in height and up to 12 cm in width.
Two hands: hour and minute, no seconds.
They are also quite large, hourly 31cm, minute 39cm.
The material is a metal like aluminum, a weight is soldered on the counterweight of each arrow, so that the arrows feel heavy by weight.
A barely noticeable film is applied to the arrows, which must be removed.

Also in the set are paper tools for convenient marking of places for installing numbers and some more fasteners for the central mechanism, which, as I understand it, must be hammered into the wall.

Let's proceed with the installation.
We use complete marking tools.
The site has eloquent photos of the installation process.

Prepare your nails, as You will have to peel off a lot of films and pieces of paper.
You can stop on the first layer of numbers and leave them black, they will look great on a light wallpaper background, but the hands of the aluminum-colored clock will not go well with the numbers.
Here are half of the numbers still black.

So I went to the end and pasted everything that was supposed to.

I must say that the watch looks very chic thanks to the mirror surface of the numbers. Don't look at the wallpaper, it's old for experimentation.
Choose the size of the installation yourself, too small - the numbers will be closely stuck and the arrows will spread further than them, too large - the arrows will not reach and it will be difficult to determine the time.
My watch is 90cm in diameter.
I pasted the numbers in my own way, I like it more when they are vertical, and not tilted in a circle.
What the watch lacks is a second hand, it would be clearly visible on it whether they are walking or not.
The course of the watch is not smooth, but discrete, with a click every second, the minute hand shifts a little. In complete silence, the quiet sound of the clock is heard. Who is inclined to wake up from a flying fly in the next room - they are not for you.
The accuracy of the course is normal, I can’t say up to a second, because. There are no seconds, but the minutes are absolutely accurate.

Bottom line: for hours I am very pleased with what I wish you!

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A few words about grandfather clocks

Graceful weights and pendulums of mechanical watches perform not just a decorative function. Developed according to the canons of classic design, they also control and regulate the operation of each grandfather clock.

Weights provide energy for all grandfather clocks. Each kettlebell performs its own specific function - in an ordinary watch with three kettlebells, the passage of time, the fight every hour and every 15 minutes is carried out due to the energy of lowering the weights during a 7-8 day cycle. The plant is carried out either by lifting weights, or by means of a winding key, or manually.

The swinging pendulum controls the movement of the clock. Because a shorter pendulum swings more frequently than a longer one, each pendulum has an adjuster located either above or below the pendulum linkage. It can be rotated and moved up or down, changing the center of oscillation and thus changing the length of the pendulum itself.

The clock plays every hour and every 15 minutes. This is due to the blows of the hammers on special saucers or cylinders. They all vary in size to achieve a particular sound. The melody consists of a given sequence and rhythm, with which each hammer strikes the corresponding saucer, cylinder or bell.

CHOOSE A PLACE FOR YOUR WATCH

When choosing a location for your watch, consider the following:

1. For optimal performance, your watch should be placed on a level, stable surface.
2. Avoid setting the watch in direct sunlight. The surface of the watch that is exposed to the most light may burn or develop other defects.
3. Avoid installing the clock near radiators or air conditioners. Dust and cold or hot air are always passing through air conditioners, so watches that are in close proximity to them need to be cleaned and lubricated more often to ensure their error-free operation.
4. Avoid setting the clock too close to stoves or fireplaces. They emit very hot and dry air, which can cause the wooden case to dry out and crack. In addition, the watch oil needed to lubricate the movement can quickly evaporate.
5. The volume of the battle and the melody will be affected by the size of the room and the amount of furniture in it. A clock set on a wooden floor will play louder than a clock set on a carpet in a heavily draped room.
6. As far as possible, do not put a clock on the aisle, especially if there are small children in the house. Vibrations and shocks can affect the operation of mechanisms.

Attention : Make sure you remove the key after you have locked the door. Keep it in a safe place. Traditionally, the key is placed on top of the clock.

UNPACKING

Check the packaging carefully to make sure nothing is damaged:

1. Weights and their attachments (packed in the base of the watch)
2. Pendulum (packed in a separate box attached inside the carton or to the clock)
3. Cylinders (if you ordered a cylindrical musical mechanism, the cylinders will be packed in a separate carton)
4. Carved protruding parts of the upper part of the watch (if your model has one), a winding key (for models with a winding key), a door key - all this is packed separately. If your watch has glass shelves, they will also be included in this package.

1.After unpacking your watch, set it up near where it will be permanently placed.

2. With the utmost care (preferably with two people), tilt the watch to make sure all four level controls move up and down easily. You will adjust them when you set the clock at its permanent location.

3.Set the clock at its permanent location and level it with the levelers located at the base of the clock. Then check with a level that you have set the clock exactly. Small errors will be smoothed out by self-adjusters built into our watch movements. The main thing is to make sure that the clock is stable on all four level controls.

If your watch is to be placed on a carpeted surface, it will need to be adjusted after "shrinking" to keep the watch straight.

INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

(if they are attached)

The top of your watch has holes drilled to fit the mounting pins of the decorative pieces. Just insert the pin into the hole and lower it until it stops. If you slightly rotate the decorative element from side to side, it will be easier for you to lower it down.

Attention: Your watch may have several decorative elements.

ACCESS TO THE MECHANISM

There are four different ways to access the watch mechanism. Choose the method that suits your particular watch from the options below.

Removable side insert (wooden or glass)

1. Remove the tape.
2. Use your fingertips to grasp the slats of the wood insert or the handle of the glass insert.
3. Raise.
4. Tilt the bottom of the insert towards the inside of the watch.
5. Push the insert down until it comes out completely.
6. Rotate the insert at an angle and remove it from the watch through the side opening.
7. After setting your watch, replace the insert by following the same procedure in reverse.

Hinged side doors

On each of the doors there are hinge stops that will not allow you to open them too wide, so as not to damage the watch case. Do not try to open the doors completely so as not to damage the hinges.

Closed sidewalls

1. Turn the clock so that the back wall is visible.
2. Remove the four screws that secure the top rear wall.
3. Carefully remove the back wall to gain access to the clock mechanism.

PREPARING THE WATCH FOR WORK

UNPACKING THE WINDING MECHANISM

Hammers for combat are packed for safe transportation in polystyrene foam, or with the help of adhesive tape.

Remove the tape or foam from the hammers.

Remove the styrofoam or cardboard from the battle cylinders. Don't clean up foam from pulleys. It must be removed after the weights are installed, the pendulum and the clock have worked for 24 hours.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE PENDULUM

The pendulum is packed in a separate box, which is attached to the inside of the watch box or attached to the watch case. Be careful when opening the box to avoid damaging the pendulum.

It is important to wear cotton gloves or handle a soft cloth when in contact with copper parts.

Remove the protective film from the pendulum before hanging it up.

Check the pendulum from the back. Both parts of the pendulum hook must fit into both holes of the pendulum holder. If this does not happen, you need to outweigh the pendulum.

Carefully place the pendulum onto the pendulum holder. It has a small protrusion located at the top of the pendulum, which can be broken when the holder is rotated or jerked. When hanging the pendulum, hold the holder in a vertical position with your left hand. Hang the pendulum on the holder.

If the pendulum is not moving, it should hang right in the center. If this is not the case, check if the clock is level. Also make sure the pendulum holder is hanging straight. If it is bent, grasp the top of the pendulum with one hand and the pendulum linkage with the other and gently twist until the pendulum hangs straight.

Attention: Grandfather clocks can have either a classic lyre-shaped pendulum or an elegant stick-shaped pendulum. The installation procedure is the same for both types of pendulum.

WIND YOUR WATCH WITH THE KEY

GIRI

Most models use 3 weights. Each weight must be installed correctly for the watch to work correctly. Each weight has a sticker indicating its position (left, center, right).

Weights should be hung by wearing gloves or taking a soft cloth.

Without removing the foam, hang the weights on the cables. After 24 hours of operation, remove the foam.

The weights provide the clock with energy for fighting (left weight), moving (center) and playing melodies (right). Without these weights, the clock will not work.

Make sure the cable is well wrapped around the pulley. The hinges should hang freely below the pulley. Before hanging the weights, tighten the hook on the top and the nut on the bottom of the weights. Hang each weight on the loops in the correct order.

WINDING YOUR WATCH WITH THE KEY

The weights provide the watch with the energy it needs to run. In order for the clock to run continuously, it is necessary to wind the clock by lifting weights every seven to eight days.

The winding key is packed separately, do not lose it.

1.Insert the crown in turn into each of the three holes located on the watch face. Slowly turn it clockwise until you feel resistance. Do not worry that you can "reset" the watch - a special mechanism will not allow this.

2. When winding the watch, do not touch the weights. This will cause excessive tension in the cable and may cause the cable spool to kink and stop the watch.

3. If you plan to leave home for more than a week, stop the pendulum until you return.

Attention: On some movements, the two outer weights, which are responsible for the strike and the melody, do not go down when the watch is in silent mode or on automatic night shutdown. Even if the watch is set to fight mode, the weights may not drop evenly. It is normal for one of the weights to be slightly higher or lower than the other. The clock will still work correctly.

YOUR WATCH WITH A WATCH BASED ON THE WEIGHT PRINCIPLE

Most watches use three weights. Each weight must be installed in the correct position for the watch to work properly. Each weight has a sticker indicating its position - left, center and right.

The weights ensure the operation of the hourly chime (left weight), provide energy for the clock (central weight) and for the melody (right weight). The clock will not work without weights.

Before setting up weights, make sure you are wearing cotton gloves or have a soft cloth handy.

Hang the heaviest weight on the right side (provided that if you are facing the clock).

CLOCK PLANT WITH WEIGHTS

The weights provide the watch with the energy it needs to run. To keep the watch running continuously, you need to wind the watch by lifting weights regularly. Normally, the watch movement has enough chain length to allow the weights to be lowered for 8 days (hence the term "eight-day watch"), but the length of the winding time may depend on the design of the case or the type of movement used.

1. Grasp the free end of the chain with one hand while holding the chain just above the kettlebell with the other hand. As you pull the free end of the chain down, lift the other end slightly at the same time. Don't let the chain sag.

2.Pull the free end of the chain down. You may want to pull the chain towards you. Avoid this as this can lead to the disclosure of the links of the chain and, ultimately, to its breakage.

3. Slowly and smoothly lift the kettlebell. Jerking the chain or suddenly releasing the weight can also damage the chain.

4. If you are going to be away from home for a long time, stop the pendulum before you return.

Attention: on some movements, the two outer weights, which are responsible for the chime and melody, do not drop when the watch is in silent mode or in automatic night-off mode. Even if the watch is in melody mode, the weights may drop unevenly. It is normal if one kettlebell is slightly higher or slightly lower than the other. The clock will work correctly.

Remember!! Use gloves or a soft cloth when handling brass weights.

YOUR WATCH WITH A CYLINDRICAL BREAKING MECHANISM

UNPACKING THE CYLINDRICAL BREAKING MECHANISMS

Once you have gained access to the mechanism, you will see the hammers for fighting in a protective package.

Carefully remove the mallets from the crepe paper to avoid damaging the strings attached to them.

Open the door on the left side of the clock. You will see a red screw on the top left of the mechanism. It is intended only for transportation and to protect the mechanism of the battle. Unscrew and save it in case you need to transport the watch.

INSTALLING THE BATTLE CYLINDERS

1. Make sure you are wearing cotton gloves or have a soft cloth handy. This is very important when working with musical components.

2. Expand the battle cylinders before hanging them on a special holder.

3. The battle cylinders are hung on the ledges located on the back side of the holder plate.

4. Starting with the longest cylinder, install all cylinders on the holders, strictly starting from the left side. Taking one cylinder, place it in the clock compartment through the front door. Then open the side door to lift and hang the cylinder on the holder. Make sure that the cylinders do not touch each other, but hang in parallel.

STARTING THE PENDULUM

1. After installing the pendulum, open the front door and grasp the pendulum hinge.

2. Move the pendulum to the right or left until it almost touches the side wall. After that, release it. Leave the clock for a few minutes until the pendulum swings evenly. You should hear a distinct tick-tock sound.

If the sound is not clear enough, then the move is not set. You must stop the pendulum and repeat the procedure. If the sound has improved, but not enough, you should repeat the procedure again, but this time move the pendulum to the other side of the body (for example, if you first moved the pendulum to the right, then move it to the left next time).

MOON DISC INSTALLATION

The lunar dial corresponds to the lunar month, not the calendar. The lunar month is 29 and ½ days long. If the clock is running continuously, the moon dial will automatically follow the phases of the moon. If the clock stops, you will have to reset the moon dial.

1.Using a soft glove or cloth, touch the notch on the dial and, with light pressure, turn the moon disk to the right (clockwise) until the center of the moon is under the “15” mark on the dial.

2. Check the calendar for the last date of the full moon. Count the number of days, including the current day, since the last full moon.

3.Using a soft cloth or glove, rotate the moon disc to the right (clockwise). One click corresponds to a 24-hour day of the lunar month. For example, if 6 days have passed since the full moon, you will rotate the dial 6 clicks. On some dials, you may not hear clicks, in which case you will need to turn the dial for 6 lunar days - each mark on the arc corresponds to a lunar day.

4.If you twist the lunar disk, or the clock has stopped for one reason or another, just start over from point "1" of this instruction.

5. If you have difficulty turning the lunar disk or it is difficult to turn: Open the door or remove the cover on the left side, provided that you are facing the clock. If you look at the back of the dial, you will see a spring. Make sure the spring is positioned correctly on the moon dial tooth. If the spring is out of position, simply lift the spring off the dial holder and release it.

Attention: If you are trying to set the moon and it is difficult to move, the dial may be in the process of changing the phases of the moon. This usually takes 6-8 hours. You will have to wait a few hours before trying again to set the moon phase.

TIME SETTING

1. Set the clock to the "silent" position (no beat and no music).

2. Set the exact time by moving the minute (long) hand clockwise or counterclockwise (as you prefer). Move the arrow slowly and smoothly. Try not to touch the hour (short) hand, moreover, you should not move it while setting the time.

3. The clock mechanism has a self-adjustment function that synchronizes the beat with time. This may take 2-3 hours. Do not move arrows during combat.

4.Select the desired combat mode again.

Attention: Leave the watch for 2-3 hours before making further time adjustments. If the clock strikes the wrong hour after three hours, see Troubleshooting - Clock strikes the wrong hour - Synchronization.

MELODIA AND FIGHT

The melody sounds every 15 minutes, the battle strikes every even hour.

Depending on the model of the mechanism, various options for controlling the melody and battle are possible. For control, levers located on the left, right or both sides are used. The purpose of the levers is indicated on a sticker or plate near the lever. The meaning of the inscriptions is indicated in the following table.

Left lever.

Right lever.

NIGHT MODE

When you select this mode, your watch will automatically turn off the melody and battle every day from 22-00 to 07-15. If the melody and the fight are turned off at 10-00 and turn on at 19-15, then simply set the time to 12 hours ( arrow rotate back).

When rearranging the levers, make sure that they are in a fixed position and not in an intermediate position. You can not switch the levers while the melody is playing, wait until it ends.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Although we do not advise you to repair your watch yourself, here are some situations that you should check before contacting your dealer or repairman. Don't try to make changes you're not sure about.

IF YOUR WATCH IS NOT GOING OR HAS STOPPED…

1.Check that all packaging materials have been removed, including the tape used to protect the pendulum screw during shipping. (The pendulum screw is located behind the mechanism.)

2.Check the location of the clock. They must be level and secure.

3.Cleaning all watch hands is very important for the correct operation of the watch. If your watch has a second hand, see if it touches the minute hand ring. If so, you need to gently pull the second hand toward you just enough to make room for it.

4.Reset the clock! Sometimes the pendulum is not swung enough to activate the rhythm of the clock.

5.Check if the weights are weighed correctly. Check the bottom of each weight to see if they are correctly positioned.

6.Check that the weights are correctly connected to the chains and to the pulley.

7.Check if all weights are wound correctly.

8.Check the moon dial to make sure it doesn't cause any restrictions. The dial spring is usually bronze, in the form of a long strip; it is attached to a protrusion on the lunar dial. If it is in front or behind, just pull it back and put it in place. The spring is located on the back of the dial, inside the watch.

9.Check if the pulley has accidentally slipped off the cable, or the chain has slipped off the chain ring.

YOUR CLOCK IS NOT chiming...

1. To ensure safety during transportation, the hammers are tied with a ribbon. Check if it has been removed.

2.Make sure the select lever is set to the correct position in one of the combat modes, and not in a quiet position or between modes.

3. If there is an automatic shutdown of the fight for the night (“ANSO”) (the lever is in the up position), and the clock strikes at night and is silent during the day, then you need to move the time forward by moving the minute hand only clockwise by 12 hours. (The battle selection lever must be in a quiet position during the procedure.)

4.If the hour hand does not match the hour, simply gently turn the hour hand forward or backward to the correct hour. It won't hurt the clock in any way.

5.Check that the weights have been attached in the correct order: left, center and right.

6.If you have just finished setting your clock, please wait 1-2 hours. The mechanism is automatically synchronized.

7.Check if all packing material has been removed from the mechanism area.

IF THE PENDULUM DOES NOT SWING DIRECTLY

The pendulum should be parallel to the face of the clock.

If this is not the case, hold the lyre directly above the pendulum hinge with one hand and the top of the pendulum with the other, and swing the pendulum in the opposite direction so that it is level.

IF YOUR CLOCK IS GOING OR LONG…

Time is regulated by the location of the pendulum hinge on the pendulum itself. The change in speed is achieved by moving the hitch up or down.

To increase speed turn the knob to the right (clockwise) to raise the swingarm.

To decrease speed turn the knob to the left (counterclockwise) to lower the swingarm. We recommend that you make a few turns counter-clockwise so that the pendulum drops noticeably. This will help you adjust the time with greater accuracy.

When adjusting the time, hold the pendulum with one hand while turning the dial with the other. If the pendulum disc is difficult to move, remove the pendulum and check the back of the pendulum. Both parts of the pendulum hook must fit into both holes of the pendulum holder. If this does not happen, you need to outweigh the pendulum.

Attention: One full turn of the knob corresponds to half a minute in 24 hours.

Remember: Time adjustment is your responsibility, and not the responsibility of your seller or service center employees.

IF YOUR CLOCK Strikes the WRONG HOUR (SYNCHRONIZATION)…

Your watch has been synced before shipping. You won't have to make any adjustments unless the hour hand has accidentally moved when setting the time.

If the hourly chime and time do not match, you will have to adjust them. If, for example, the clock shows 4:00, but strikes a different number of times, then:

1. Do not turn off the fight.

2. Move the hour (short) hand clockwise or counter-clockwise, as is convenient for you, slowly towards the hour that the clock strikes. For example, if the clock only strikes three times, move the hour hand smoothly to three o'clock. You will notice that the hour hand rotates independently of the minute hand.

3. Then turn the minute (long) hand slowly clockwise or counterclockwise, whichever is more convenient for you, until the desired time is set. Be careful not to snag the hour hand when turning the minute hand.

4.Now the battle and the melody will be installed in the correct order. This will take approximately 1-2 hours.

Remember: This is not a time correction (lag or advance clock). This adjustment is only necessary if the clock strikes the wrong number of times in a given hour.

IF YOUR WATCH Strikes Wrong (CORRECTION OF THE MINUTE HAND)…

This adjustment is made if your clock starts to strike not exactly at one o'clock, but two minutes before or after the hour.

Attention: When making this adjustment, be careful not to scratch the dial, the hands, or the dial screw.

1. When the clock starts to beat, stop the pendulum and note the time.

2. Using tweezers, carefully remove the small screw that holds the minute hand in place by turning the screw counterclockwise while holding the minute hand with your fingers near the small screw.

3. Separate the arrow from the arrow shaft by grasping it with your fingers at the point where the arrow joins the axis. Pull the arrow towards you. It should be easy to remove, because. she is open. The minute hand has a small raised area on the back, right around the pin hole. This is an arrow insulator. Use the tweezers to firmly clamp the insulator on both sides so that it does not slip off the pliers. With the other hand, turn the hour hand forward or backward as far as necessary to set the correct time for the fight.

4. Attach the pointer to the axle and screw the pointer screw with your fingers. Make sure that the hand points to the correct time that you memorized in step 1, taking into account all the adjustments that were made in step 3.

5.If the hand does not indicate the correct time, repeat steps 2 or 3.

6. Tighten the arrow screw with tweezers, but do not overdo it.

7.Start the pendulum.

8.Reset the time by moving only the minute hand clockwise (counterclockwise) until the correct time is set.

9. If the clock does not strike exactly one hour after this, repeat the procedure.

IF COMBAT WRONG

The tone of the fight directly depends on the location of the hammers. A hammer is a lever connected to a mechanism and powered by the mechanism. These hammers fall and hit the corresponding cylinder. Hammers are corrected and tapped prior to shipment, but shipping and handling may affect the malleus.

Hammers are most often used in grandfather clocks. They are flexible and made of copper. Hammers in a calm position cannot be further than 1.5 - 2 mm from the cylinders. In a resting position, they can produce a hollow sound only because the hammers remain on the cylinder and do not allow it to vibrate. To correct, simply pull the hammer back by grasping its base and moving the section back slightly so that a distance of 1.5 - 2mm is reached. Avoid bending the cylinders.

The battle cylinders are made of copper and cannot be adjusted. The hammers are factory set and cannot be bent in any way. They can, however, be adjusted in the rest position by turning the appropriate screw to achieve a rest position of 1/16" - 1/8" between hammer and cylinder.

Make sure all cylinders are correctly placed on the holder. If you are facing the clock, then the longest cylinder should be located on the left, and the short one on the right.

IF THE MOON DIAL/DISC DOES NOT TURN…

The clock mechanism has a part that contains a wheel for the rotation of the lunar disk. Every 23 ½ hours the wheel makes a full turn, during which time the axis of this wheel advances the lunar disk by one lunar day. When the lunar disk is in a 6-hour "transition" period, the axis is busy, and during this period it is impossible to manually change the position of the disk. To free the lunar disk, rearrange the time until the disk is free, approximately 6 hours. This is not a malfunction, it is a matter of time.

If the lunar disk does not move for several days and seems to stand still, then the most likely cause may be that the spring cannot move from one tooth to another. If this is the case, the spring needs to be adjusted. In general, the less pressure the spring exerts on the lunar disk, the faster the spring moves from one tooth to the next. If the pressure is too high, the spring cannot jump to another tooth, even if the axle moves the disc correctly.

IF THE WEIGHTS DO NOT MOVE EQUALLY

When the automatic night-off is active (up position) and/or the “Silent” mode is selected on some models, the time weight will lower faster than the others.

This is normal and is not a defect.

DO'S AND DO'S

NOT move the clock hands during combat

NOT move the hour hand; this will automatically move the minute hand. Attention: if the hour hand does not correspond to the strike, see paragraph "If your clock strikes the wrong hour (synchronization) ..."

NOT change the battle mode during the clock strike

NOT hold the weights when winding with the key

NOT start the watch without weights installed

NOT move the clock with weights and pendulum installed

MOVING THE WATCH TO A NEW PLACE WITHIN YOUR HOME

Moving the watch is not recommended and should only be done when necessary. If you decide to move your watch, please follow the instructions below to prevent possible problems. Remember, use a soft cloth or glove to handle the weights, pendulum and cylinders.

1. Wait until the watch winding is over - the weights will be in the lowest position.

2. Stop the pendulum.

3. Remove the weights and put them in a safe place.

4. Remove the cylinders (from the cylindrical musical mechanism) and put them in a safe place.

5.When moving the watch to a new location, always keep it upright. Level the floor surface if necessary.

6. Reweigh the cylinders, pendulum and weights while the clock is still in the unwound condition. After installing the weights, wind up the clock and set the time.

Do not start the watch without weights. This can cause the chains to come off the sprocket (on a chain mechanism) and to overlap the cable (on a key winding mechanism).

MOVING THE WATCH TO A NEW PLACE

When preparing to move your watch over longer distances, we recommend contacting one of our authorized watchmakers for assistance with packing the watch. If this is not possible, we suggest that you return to the procedure for unpacking the watch and do the same in reverse.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WATCH CASE

Your watch will not require much attention from you. However, there are a few rules that should be followed to maintain the beauty of the watch case.

1. Periodically check that the clock is firmly on all four legs. This is especially important if the clock is placed on a carpet. Because watch legs rest against the carpet, this can unbalance them.

2. Grandfather clocks are usually coated with a catalyzed varnish that protects the wood, so wiping with a simple soft cloth will suffice.

3. When cleaning glass, avoid getting any cleaning agent on the copper surfaces. Spray glass cleaner onto a soft cloth and then wipe the glass surface. Never spray the product directly on the watch case or copper.

HOW TO CARE FOR THE MECHANISM

1.DO NOT apply any cleaner, polish, water, etc. on the brass parts of your watch. If you think cleaning is necessary, use a linen-free cloth.

2. Ask your watchmaker about further care of the mechanism. Because the mechanical parts of your watch can be affected by humidity, heat, or cold, lubrication or cleaning times may vary by location.

3. It is necessary to have your watch oiled by a professional every 3-4 years.

Do not attempt to clean or lubricate the movement unless you are a qualified mechanic. Do not use gear spray or any other oil!

4.Check the weights from time to time to see how tight they are.

For the future, keep the instructions near your watch. Minor adjustments and precautions will extend the life of your watch for years to come. If something happens to your watch that is not covered by this manual, DO NOT attempt to disassemble or repair the watch yourself - unless you are a qualified watchmaker. The movement and dial of the watch are by far the best in the world. But this is a mechanical watch, it is necessary to clean and lubricate it periodically. If your watch needs service, you should call the watchmaker who installed your watch.

HISTORY OF THE MOON DIAL

One of the most common questions among new watch owners is: “What is the purpose of the moon dial, and what do the pictures and symbols mean?” The very question already tells us how much has changed in this world.

Now it is very difficult to imagine how important the changing phases of the moon used to be. In the late 17th century, a lunar dial was added to most clocks so that people could plan ahead for the full moon days so that night travel would not be as risky. Watchmakers sought to recreate and predict the appearance of the moon, in each of its phases, on the watch dial.

The arc-shaped dial was first used in the early 18th century and was a real breakthrough among watchmakers. By about 1720 it had moving numerals, numerals that moved back and forth with the movement of the pendulum. Among them were galloping deer, swaying ships, and Grandfather Time with a scythe. At the time, there was no practical value in this watch feature. This was done just for beauty.

After moving figures were added to the arch above the dial, the next step was to reflect the phases of the moon. On many dials, the well-known Moon Man began to be used in the form of a circle divided in half: the face of a person on one half, and the landscape of the moon on the other half of the circle. The rocking ship was often used as a symbol of the sea, and the deer as a symbol of the land.

Now in the modern world, moving figures on the dial play a more decorative role than a useful one, but this function is still in demand.

Many signs associated with the moon and its influence are tracked. Among them:

Clean the house in the dark moon, and there will be no moths or spiders in the house.

Trees planted on the full moon will be fertile.

Peas and potatoes should be planted during the growth of the moon.

The meat of animals killed during the waxing moon will not become dry during cooking or canning.

The amount of snow in winter is determined by the number of days from the first snow in autumn to the next full moon.

The roof should be laid in the waning moon (between the full moon and the new moon) so that the roof is laid when the horns of the moon are turned down, then it will not deform and rise. The same applies to wooden walkways.

HISTORY OF THE BATTLE

Westminster fight

Westminster is the most famous fight in the world. Almost every person associates the Battle of Westminster with the Victorian Clock Tower of Parliament House in London.

However, initially, it corresponded to the clock of the University Church of St. Mary the Great in Cambridge, England. The words for this beautiful melody were borrowed from Handel's symphony “

Whittington fight

The famous Whittington fight was borrowed from St Mary le Bow in Cheapside, London. The legend is this: Dick Whittington ran away from a house where he was mistreated, but returned after hearing a fight say to him, "Come back - Whittington, Mayor of London." Dick returned and served three times as Mayor of London in the future.

The battle Saint- Michael

This one of the most famous fight tunes is closely associated with America. The first bells to beat this tune were cast in London and installed in 1764 at St. Michael's Church in Charleston, South Carolina. When the British occupied this city during the Revolution, they removed the bells and sent them back to England. A wealthy merchant from Charleston discovered them in England, bought them back and sent them back to America. In 1823, cracks were found on some of the bells and they were again sent to London for a new casting. In 1862, during the siege of Charleston, the bells were sent to Columbia for safety. But during transportation they were seriously damaged. Only a few fragments remained, which were sent to London, where the original templates were kept. In February 1867, the bells were again installed on the bell tower of St. Michael's Church, and already on March 21 they chimed "Again at home, again at home from a strange land."

Fight "Ave Maria"

In 1825, Franz Schubert wrote seven melodies based on Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake. The action of the poem takes place in the early 1500s in the forests of Scotland, where Ellen Douglas was hiding. King James V expelled the entire Douglas clan due to the fact that Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, being regent under James, imprisoned him. Ellen's song is a prayer for her and her father's safety in the woods.

« Oh yeah to Joy»

Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was first performed in Vienna in 1824. Beethoven, who finally lost his hearing in 1819, could not hear either the symphony itself or the applause that followed it. It was Beethoven's last great work. It included part of F. Schiller's Ode to Joy, which Beethoven wanted to put to music for many years. This music of the great composer is the official anthem of the European Union.

A few words about melodies

First of all, your watch is designed to tell the time. And they were not created as a musical instrument with a perfect sound. The tone of the melodies will be different in different models of watches due to the different wood of their cases, and how much moisture the wood absorbs or releases in interaction with the environment. Cylinders for combat are mass-produced and are not adjusted to the ideal. Melodies are created in the sound of a set of cylinders. The strike of each hour is different from all other melodies, so that it is obvious that this is precisely the onset of a new hour. The speed of the melody is set by the mechanism and cannot be changed. Although the speed will decrease as the mechanism becomes dirty. Cleaning will restore the original speed of playing melodies.

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