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John Tope's Clock Repair

...with John Tope

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If you want to enjoy antique mechanical clocks as a hobby, repair your own collection or start a business of repair and restoration of clocks, this program of detailed instruction is for you.

A few of the many topics covered:

Curing common ailments, Make and modify common tools for clock repair, Time train described and disassembled / assembled in detail, Strike train described and disassembled / assembled in detail, Movement cleaning techniques and formulas, Working with mainsprings and their maintenance, Clock case maintenance and repair, How to use clock repair tools and where to find them, Escapement and pendulum basics, Setting the beat and timing, Basic pivot polishing, Complete servicing of the movement from start to finish, Sources for clock materials and tools, Where to find additional reading material on clock repair, Repairs to the strike.

This video was added to our catalog on December 25, 2004 in Clocks.

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Reviewer: James Y.

This is an excellent DVD. Really goes into the basic of disassembly - inspection - cleaning. Highly recommended to a beginning clock worker.

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Reviewer: Frank P.

Excellent training. Very detailed with excellent filming to give hands on experience. I couldn't be more pleased with the set of 4 DVDs. John knows how to get down to the details that are required to properly repair clocks. He also passes on many of those important items learned through experience that are not in the books.

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Reviewer: Greg D.

This Video is a Great video about clocks!!!!!!

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Reviewer: Greg D.

This is a good video to learn about clock repair.

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Reviewer: Patrick T.

I enjoyed the clock repair DVDs very much and would recommend them to others.

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Reviewer: Ralph B.

Good production, lighting and closeup work well though out. Jon Tope is knowledgeable and articulate.

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Reviewer: Christopher T.

Very clear, thorough treatment. Good photography--I appreciated the close-ups.

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Reviewer: Ralph B.

Clock Repair 3 was well done, quite informative, and very well lighted. closeups are sharp and well thought out. Dialog is kept simple and direct to the subject, Too many teachers love to hear themselves talk. I like John's minimizing the need for expensive tools if it can be done more economically.

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