Grandfather Clock Moon Dial Mechanism
Pull the click spring back about a half inch from the teeth of the moon dial and then allow it to fall back into place.
Grandfather clock moon dial mechanism. You can rotate the moon by gently pressing the dial. Find the click spring. Get great deals on grandfather clocks with moon dial. Kieninger qpa32 howard miller 354476 replacement grandfather floor clock movement by qwirly compatible with hermle 2214 2215w and 2215 battery quartz 2 chime 4 7 out of 5 stars 5 98 00 98.
Table parlor clock dial. Since 1971 clock parts has been a manufacturer of mechanisms inserts and dial faces. The click spring is located just behind the moon dial itself. Since in our example today is the 25th which was five days ago we must move the moon dial forward or clockwise 5 days to put us where we should be on the 25th.
The full moon on our clock s moon dial now represents where the moon was on the 20th. The moon dial on a grandfather clock also gave the manufacturers of the clocks to add a personal touch to their grandfather clocks. Check the platform where the grandfather clock has been stationed. Day calendar second hand.
Many of the older grandfather clocks or english tall case clocks as many people called them had a painting on the dial along side of the moons each dial has 2 moons to keep the calendar accurate. Dial included with rec movement. Observe the current phase that the moon is in. Dial included with rws movement.
Now reset the moon dial with the observed moon phase. Sometimes the moon dial on a grandfather clock refuses to turn. When the center of the moon dial on your grandfather clock points to the 10 the lunar calendar is 10 days old and that will reflect what the moon will be that evening. Our specialty in clock movements and motors coupled with all the necessary replacement components bring our customers the highest quality advanced technology and affordable wholesale pricing.
Set your moon dial on your grandfather clock so the moon is under the 10 on the dial which is 5 days before the 15th day the dial which is the full moon. Polished brass dial brushed aluminum time ring. To fix this problem open the door or panel by the clock face. Step 5 the moon dial.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. To do this we simply observe the scale above the moon picture counting each space as we go. Your moon phase will need adjusting periodically because the lunar calendar is 29 1 2 days long and our monthly calendar is 30 31 days long. Step 6 check the level.