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  • 22 July 2019 at 12:03 #420319
    Tommy Jobson
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      Hi all,

      I am currently working on a sublime double pendulum regulator made by Buchanan of Chelmsford.

      I am documenting my work on youtube, but will in due course write a blog post about it. For now, here is the latest youtube episode.

      **LINK**
      22 July 2019 at 12:03 #3843
      Tommy Jobson
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        22 July 2019 at 13:06 #420334
        Bob Stevenson
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          @bobstevenson13909

          What is that being brushed on about 7.40…is it 'Brasso'?

          I'm surprised that this clock needs "restoration" as it can't be that old……

          22 July 2019 at 14:37 #420354
          Tommy Jobson
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            It's Autosol watered down to almost a liquid with Parafin. Your quite correct, 'restoring' is probably not quite the right term, however, it is a bit more than a service. The client has requested that the clock be brought back to as new condition, and as it is now about 15 years old and has been moved a couple of times it does have a good amount of tarnish and handling marks/fingerprints all over it. Mechanically there are some areas of damage which will be covered in later episodes.

            22 July 2019 at 16:34 #420370
            Speedy Builder5
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              @speedybuilder5

              Lots of elbow grease but it would be good to hear what was being done, why and how. From the reply it was Autosol, but were the cloths special ? Was there some sort of laqueur that had to be removed first, What if any would be the change in weight after such a large area was cleaned.

              A bit more of a commentary would be appreciated.

              BobH

              22 July 2019 at 22:34 #420427
              Tommy Jobson
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                @tommyjobson24453

                Hi Bob,

                Thanks for the feedback. I’m new to the videos and still a bit self conscious about the sound of my voice on them!

                I will make sure episode 3 has more talking though.

                17 August 2019 at 15:42 #424696
                Tommy Jobson
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                  @tommyjobson24453

                  Here is episode 3 of the Buchanan clock overhaul.

                  I took your advice and got in front of the camera!

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