Antique Seth Thomas Overhaul - Part 8 - Installing Bushings

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This is part of a complete clock overhaul video, describing in detail the typical steps taken and tools needed to complete a project such as this. This is part of a long series of videos mainly for educational purposes.
** My apologies if I appear to ramble!! **
I'm sure someone will find fault in the steps I use to do this, especially since I've had no formal schooling in this field. This how I typically complete an overhaul and all of this is based on experience, various books and techniques I've picked up along the way. I do not consider myself an expert on this topic, but more of an amateur. This is purely a hobby and done in my spare time since I work full time.
The clock is a Seth Thomas Cottage clock from January, 1889.

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@jphahom 4 года назад

Great presentation! Most instructive and enjoyable with candid comments. Thank you.

@BrackenClockWorks 4 года назад

Many thanks!

@TheBlackForestClockShop 2 года назад

Nice video, thanks for taking the time.. pun intended. So although the KWM machine was sold by American companies it is actually made in Germany by "Fabric Flume" as are their bushings. Your model is very different from the model I have but agreed all brands do the job very well. I appreciate the time it takes putting together a video as sharing helps us all learn something new.

@BrackenClockWorks 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback!! And thanks for the additional info! Never knew that!

@TheBlackForestClockShop 2 года назад

@@BrackenClockWorks So I did research and I think here's where the confusion was. Looks like your bushing machine is K&D and you're using KWM bushings. I was thrown off by your mention of KWM. The K&D is American made after all. Guess I've learned something else new too. Had to set the record straight lol.

@nostalgisong 2 года назад

Good job !!

@BrackenClockWorks 2 года назад

Thanks!

@AJ67901 5 лет назад

I just bought a K&D machine with all the reamers etc. Nice to see some footage of one in use. Question; why not use a smoothing broach after you have your bushing to where the pivot will fit? Thanks for posting all of this series.

@BrackenClockWorks 2 года назад

During the time of this video, I didn't have smoothing broaches available to use. However, I bought some within the last 6 months and found they definitely make a difference! I highly recommend but they aren't totally necessary with these American style movements. Cutting broaches are a must, though.

@rehorneman 6 лет назад

Are there part 10 and more?

@johnpenny2328 6 лет назад

Another good video, Thanks. You might be interested to have a look at Scott Jeffery rebushing a carriage clock on his channel. He has also written a very good book "An Introductory Guide to Repairing Mechanical Clocks"

@fbicknel 6 лет назад

Don'cha need to burnish that bush after it's been installed and cut? I found the KVM demo very interesting and useful; thanks for the video!

@BrackenClockWorks 6 лет назад

I've seen some people use finishing broaches after the cutting broaches and others simply using the cutting broaches as I do here. The best and easiest thing is to burnish the pivots on a lathe, but since I don't have one (yet) I use super fine sandpaper or emery paper by hand, which seems to work rather well so far.

@kentpanter2044 6 лет назад

Enjoy watching you work. I am trying to gather equipment to replicate the work of Chris at clickspring in the production of a John Wilding Large Wheel Skeleton Clock. Have a long way to go. Do you use any bronze or jeweled bushings?

@BrackenClockWorks 6 лет назад

I use brass bushings, have been meaning to get some bronze ones but waiting to run out of the brass ones first. And I've seen those videos he did a fantastic job!

@kentpanter2044 6 лет назад

Thanks! Have you heard of anyone using jewels in a clock?

@Cobesclocks 14 дней назад

That hole appears to have already been bushed it would have better more effective to punch out that old bushing as a whole and out in a new one the same size so it will be perfectly centered

@BrackenClockWorks 7 дней назад

It actually did not have a bushing previously, though I could see how you would think that based on the ring around the edge. I believe that is either from the stamping process in the factory, or was punched in later using an old repair method for closing holes.

@sonnguyenhuu9863 2 года назад

Can you buy for me 3 ODO mainspring ?

@vishwakumara5019 2 года назад

Help me my worth setting.

@matthewblack1981 7 месяцев назад

Do you have a video doing the rebush without the kwm tool? I'm just a hobbyist and learning.

@BrackenClockWorks 7 месяцев назад

There are some people that use the hand-bushing method, but I personally don't care for it since you cannot keep the tool 100% straight while reaming the hole, which causes the bushing to go in at an angle. I've worked on several clocks that were previously worked on using a hand reamer, and it shows. The other method I've used with pretty good success is a good drill press and some sort of stand that can accommodate the various parts that can stick out of the movement plate. I've found a large 3" or 4" pipe coupling works well as a stand. All you'd then need are the various size reamers and bushings.

@matthewblack1981 7 месяцев назад

Would'nt the drill press spin too fast? Also don't you need to file the unworn side to math the worn area then ream?@@BrackenClockWorks

@BrackenClockWorks 7 месяцев назад

@@matthewblack1981 tune the drill press to its slowest setting. And yes, depending on how worn, you must always file the hole back to center. Whether using a bushing machine like this one or the drill press.

@jerrypeal653 5 лет назад

I’ve got the same tool K&D

@helenhall8369 4 года назад

I need a cable for my floor grand father where can i order one thank you

@BrackenClockWorks 4 года назад

Hi Dylan! There are several reputable clock suppliers to look in to. The two main ones I use are Merritts.com and timesavers.com. If you call, they can help you find the weight cable you need. Thanks!