ABOUT MY SHOP
When entrusted to me, your clock will be repaired properly, and will not be given a makeshift repair or "tinkered with".
For example, antique or obsolete clocks I repair are completely stripped down and rebuilt from the ground up. Worn out or damaged parts are repaired, or, if necessary, replacement parts are custom-made for them. Every problem and potential problem in the clock mechanism is addressed and corrected properly. My shop has a complete horological machine shop on site for repairing and manufacturing clock parts. I have 6 lathes, 2 milling machines, 2 wheelcutting engines, 2 pivot polishing machines, and 2 bushing machines. I use them every day in the course of repairing clocks. As such, every problem and potential problem in a clock mechanism is able to be addressed, and corrected properly, when it's on my bench for repair. Nothing's overlooked, nothing's skipped, and no shortcuts are taken.
Where the clock repair "hobbyist" or "part-timer" might cut corners, take a shortcut, skip a needed repair, or simply "quit" trying to repair your clock entirely (because he does not have the machinery or the tooling necessary to effect a proper and thorough repair), is where my machine shop, tooling, machining skills, and my dedication to quality, are all put to use.
Click here to see examples of clock repair involving custom machined parts.
Modern clocks on the other hand, are repaired using brand new, factory-genuine parts, and not with "used" or old parts "from a junk box". In fact, I don't own a "junk box" at all (many clock repairers do own one, and use this "junk" to repair peoples' clocks), and I keep in stock and on-hand a large assortment of brand new factory genuine parts for a large variety of modern clocks that have been manufactured since 1960. In fact I have the most extensive inventory of new clock parts and complete replacement clock mechanisms in the Boston area. These parts are in-stock, on-hand, and are ready for use in your clock repair. I have quite an inventory, and generally have "in stock", what other shops must "special order".
All clocks that I service, whether antique or modern, are bench-tested, timed, and adjusted as required, before being returned to you "good-as-new" with my two-year performance guarantee. These are all important points to consider, when choosing where to bring or send your clock for repair.
Please browse my web page to learn more about me, my shop, and the services I can provide. If you have any questions, or if what you're looking for is not here, please call, fax, or e-mail me, and I'd be happy to answer your inquiry. Please see my Contact Page for phone numbers and email address.
CAN I REPAIR YOUR CLOCK?
This is a general list. If the type of clock you own is not listed, please inquire (see above contact information).
Grandfather and Grandmother clocks and house calls:
Servicing brands including, but not limited to: Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Ethan Allen, Sligh, Trend, Pearl, Baldwin, Emperor, Klockit, King Arthur, New England Clock Company, Seth Thomas, Colonial, Wuersch, Mason & Sullivan, Barwick, Cuckoo Clock Manufacturing Company, Hermle, Urgos, Kieninger, Tempus Fugit, and others.
Click here for information on grandfather clock repair.
Mantel Clocks:
ANTIQUE:
Including, but not limited to: Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Ansonia, Ingraham, Waterbury, New Haven, Sessions, Gilbert, E.N. Welch, Kroeber, and others.
Completely rebuilt to good-as-new condition, and tested in-shop, for proper performance. Complete machine shop on-site, for repairing or manufacturing parts that are no longer commercially available for antique clocks. Full inventory of mainsprings, bearings, and other parts and hardware for use in repairs.
Click here for more information on repair of an antique mantel clock.
MODERN:
Including, but not limited to: Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Ethan Allen, Sligh, Trend, Baldwin, W. Haid, New England Clock Company, Seth Thomas, Wuersch, Mason & Sullivan, Elgin, Hamilton, Hermle, Black Forest, Kieninger, Cuckoo Clock Manufacturing (Mfg.) Company (Co.), Harris and Mallow, and many others.
I have brand new replacement mechanisms, and genuine factory parts in stock, for most brands and models made since 1960. In fact my shop stocks the Boston area's largest inventory of clock mechanisms, repair parts, and accessories (hands, pendulums, etc.) for the repair of modern chiming and striking mantel clocks.
Click here for more information on repair of a modern mantel clock.
Ships Bell and Ships Strike Clocks:
Including Chelsea, Seth Thomas, Boston, Weems & Plath, and Schatz Royal Mariner
Click here for information on the Schatz Royal Mariner Ships Bell clock.
Cuckoo Clocks:
Including, but not limited to: Anton Schneider, D. Höenes (Titisee-Neustadt), Hubert Herr, Regula, Schmeckenbecker, Schatz, Koma, C.C.C. Triberg, Albert Schwab, Karlsruhe and others.
Click here for information on cuckoo clock repair.
Battery powered clocks:
Most such clocks can be repaired, by replacing the original mechanism with a new one. I have brand new mechanisms and parts in-stock (new mechanisms, hands, hardware, pendulums, batteries, etc.) for most type of quartz battery clock that have been made since roughly 1970, including current and prior models of such brands as: Seth Thomas, Howard Miller, Sligh, Verichron, New England Clock Co., and others, including generic and no-name clocks; novelty clocks; specialty or homemade clocks from craft stores; clocks from yuppie "boutiques"; and clocks from tourist destinations and places.
If your battery clock has a pendulum, chimes, gongs, or just "tells time", and if it was made since about 1970, then I probably have repair parts for it, IN STOCK.
My shop even stocks parts for, and cheerfully services, the large round or hexagonal wall clocks that are 2' feet (or more) in diameter that have large hands, or that have a sub-second hand dial (above the number "6" on the main dial). These clocks require a special mechanism called a "high torque" unit (to power the large hands), and my shop stocks every type of high-torque and sub-second mechanism that's currently manufactured.
Click HERE for more information on battery clock repair.
Battery Conversions:
If you have a wind-up (mechanical) clock that you would like to have converted to battery-powered operation, this can be done in my shop. Please inquire. Also see 31-Day clocks below.
Electric clocks:
I can repair some electric clocks; others I cannot. For those that I cannot repair, I can convert or "retrofit" your electric clock with a modern quartz battery mechanism in most instances.
Click HERE for more information on ELECTRIC CLOCK REPAIR and BATTERY RETROFIT / CONVERSION
30-Day and 31-Day clocks:
Many popular wall clocks are called "30-Day" or "31-Day" clocks, because on a full winding they operate for a month, or, for about 30-31 days. Typically these clocks say "30 Day" or "31 Day" on the dial (the face). Often times the brand name on the front of the clock is Waltham or Elgin, but there are other brand names too. Your 30 Day Clock or 31 Day clock was probably made in Korea or Japan or China.
I supply replacment winding keys for these clocks if yours is lost, damaged, or worn out (see above), but if your clock is not running properly, I do not repair these clocks in the "traditional" sense of the word "repair". I have developed a method by which these clocks can be converted to battery-powered operation, which changes the inner mechanism from mechanical or "wind up", to "battery powered".
For information on battery conversions for 30-day or 31-day clocks, click HERE.
Banjo, Schoolhouse, Regulator & Wall Clocks:
ANTIQUE:
Including: E. Howard, Waltham, Elmer Stennes, Kilbourn (Kilbourne) and Proctor, Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Ansonia, Ingraham, Waterbury, New Haven, Sessions, Gilbert, E.N. Welch, Simplex, I.T.R. (International Time Recorder), and others.
Completely rebuilt to good-as-new condition, and tested in-shop, for proper performance. Complete machine shop on-site, for repairing or manufacturing parts that are no longer commercially available for antique clocks. Full inventory of mainsprings, bearings, cable, and other parts and hardware for use in repairs.
Click here for more information on repair of an antique wall clock.
MODERN:
Including, but not limited to: Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Ethan Allen, Sligh, Trend, Baldwin, W. Haid, New England Clock Company, Seth Thomas, Wuersch, Mason & Sullivan, Elgin, Hamilton, Ansonia, Hermle, Black Forest, Kieninger, Verichron, Cuckoo Clock Manufacturing (Mfg.) Company (Co.), Harris and Mallow, and many others.
I have brand new replacement mechanisms, and genuine factory parts in stock, for most brands and models made since 1960. In fact my shop stocks the Boston area's largest inventory of clock mechanisms, repair parts, and accessories (hands, pendulums, etc.) for the repair of modern chiming and striking wall clocks.
Click here for more information on repair of a modern wall clock.
Others:
This list is limited. Types of clocks not listed, if repairable by me, can be estimated on an individual basis. Please inquire (see Contact Page).
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