Re-enclosing the Mechanism.
The clock frame is substantial and has the provision for cupboard style doors to the
front and left hand sides. It also has a door frame to the left hand side and the remains of a door frame to
the right hand side (i.e. like a house door). All of these doors have been missing for a long time. As a result the clock is easily covered in dust and dirt, which when mixed with oil
forms a grinding paste. A considerable amount of dust and fluff can clearly be seen on parts of the
platform of the clock mechanism.
In order to correct this the two panel and door will be restored and refitted.
Cleaning and Servicing.
Prior to the conversion to
autowinding the clock needs a thorough clean and service to remove all extraneous oil.dust and dirt and then to
have the correct specification lubricant applied.
Installing Electric Autowinders
With regard to autowinding this clock. the clock mechanism itself can only be described as being of
enormous proportions. Being somewhat concerned about the clock being so out of the ordinary Smith of Derby took full measurements of the clock driving weight sizes including the diameters and lengths to
calculate the weights. They have also taken the power torque figures at the clock mechanism and further
dimensions. Armed with all of the this information they have now made the full calculations for the
equipment needed and have reported that the conversion of the clock can be completed using the
latest " main barrel" technique. It will need the heaviest duty long barrelled versions of the available
autowind motors for the strike and chime parts of the clock.
An article on autowinders and time control.
