Horace Witlocks Synthetic Clock OIl Kit

Just what I needed Good instructions on the website

Works great for the dyi person that prefers to work on there own clocks.

Muy buen producto

The instructions that came with the kit are impeccable. All items contained in the kit are quality and as described. Further, there is a well-made tutorial video, along with detailed (20 page!) written instructions. Or, if you are too impatient to read the author’s thorough work, there is also a summary document that is a faster read. Sadly though, it turns out that the sophistication behind the method used to secure my clock’s hands, and the method used to secure the clock workings to the carcass, were beyond my mechanical ability to remove. I own a grandfather clock, stamped with “made in Germany”. I could remove the minute hand without issue, which was secured by a nut. But the hour hand was locked in place by some sort of cotter pin and square nut assembly that, try as I might, I could not figure out how to remove. I was afraid I’d end up breaking something. Even though the hour hand could not be removed, I wondered if I could still remove the clock’s workings. I took a look. Rather than simple screws, there are fancy nuts and bolts and a wooden track of some sort that apparently allows the user to slide out both the mechanism and the clock face from the clock’s carcass. I would have to remove the clock’s chime assembly, in order to make room for the clock’s workings to slide out. And, it seems I would have to pivot the entire assembly 90 degrees in order to clear the chime’s mounting wood. While I didn’t want to give up, I simply decided that I was in real risk of damaging the clock with my rudimentary guesses on next steps. I ended up following the instructions to clean and lubricate the clock using the methods described by the seller. Only, I did the cleaning against the rear of the mechanism only (as I couldn’t access the front of the mechanism while it was mounted). And, I performed the cleaning while the mechanism was upright in its cabinet, not laying flat on a work bench. So, I suppose it is possible that the minimal oil I applied, according to the seller’s instructions, would just follow gravity and not stay in the lubrication points as intended. The clock is running and I would like to think the lubrication has helped - it was working prior to my work, only I was winding it more frequently than it did in its younger days. I think the seller did everything possible to enable my success here, and I give highest marks for the purchase.

Nous avons 3 horloges grand-père; ce kit est très pratique.Merci beaucoup

I inherited my grandfather's beloved Bentina mantle clock many years ago, which he always kept in fantastic condition. While it's always been a little temperamental, I've learned it's nuances and have been able to keep it running for the past 28 years. However, two years ago it finally stopped chiming and then the pendulum stopped running. I took it to a local clock repair shop and they wanted nearly $1000 to repair it, which I unfortunately don't have and am not even sure the clock is worth it, other than sentimental value. Seeing it just sitting there on the bookshelf made me investigate how I might be able to fix it and I stumbled on a YouTube video that highly recommended this clock and oil kit. After downloading the instructions, I set to work on cleaning the bushings and all the components and soon things were spinning and chiming and working! It took several cleanings with the wooden pick, and several times around with drops of oil (I believe my clock was stripped of all oil - shame on me!), but with patience and care, I was able to completely repair my clock! Oh the sweet sounds after 2 years! I did also have to get a new suspension spring for the pendulum, but between that and the clock oil, I saved $950 on what it would have cost to have that shop repair it. More than anything, fixing it myself and learning more about my grandfather's clock (and clock repair in general) made this process that much more satisfying. I highly recommend this product and will now be sure to keep my clock cleaned and properly oiled year after year. Thank you for this miracle product!