What kind of oil for grandfather clock

Clocks need oiling but sometimes a cleaning is due too. Oct 19, 47, 2, North Carolina Country Region. It sounds to me like you have a build-up of dirt, old oil, etc. Any oil you add to it will have the same results, since it can't clean the gunk out. This board is very helpful for those wanting to clean and maintain their clocks, and it sounds like you are due for some cleaning and refurbishing.

Your clocks will have a much longer life if you clean them up and learn some preventive maintenance skills. Aug 24, 7, 42 0 Region. Scottie-TX Deceased. Now THAT's a keeper. They must have changed their formula since then. SB, they didn't have to worry about lawsuits like they do now, for misrepresenting a product. Mar 30, 1, 8 38 72 webster, Ma Country Region.

Say Harold: Just for fun, why not evaluate 3 in 1. Still looks good, I'll have to see if it smells foul. BTW, and I know I'm almost being sacreligious, but there hasn't been any new mineral oil made in at least a few million years.

Jan 24, 1, 3 0 Country. Doesn't matter about the time period. Everyone thinks newer is better. I have no problem seeing where three in one might just work out ok. The only thing that would stand between it and it's user would bepossibly shear ignorance! Is it true you can use Mobile 1 Synthetic on clock pivots?

Is there a certain grade that you have to have. I see that I have a bottle of Mobile 1 5w30 Synthetic in my garage. Would you put clock oil in the crankcase of your Lexus? I know you don't have a Lexus.

As for a new source of minerals for oil, one might check with AARP. Didn't they make that stuff outta fossils? So, we do know that clock oil is supposed to not corrode metal, stay in place, lubricate, resist evaproating and Scottie-TX said:. Jeff C said:. I know. A sort of Texus thang: "She got th' gol' mine - I got th' shaff.

Jan 1, 20, utah Country Region. Nah, not on pivots. Many here use it on mainsprings though, and it's pretty good for that. Jeff Registered User. Apr 6, 92 0 0 82 Huntington W. So how long would you hang around to find out if Mobil-1 worked? So am I using 5w clock oil in my Honda? You think that years of clock making that they would get it right. You would think so, but as far as I know there are no standards for clock lubricants and also no written scientific discriptions on the qualities of said 'clock oils'.

No shelf life, viscosity number, temperature ratings, spread numbers, just a flowery 'snake oil' style sales pitch, that's about all. Feb 16, 0 I have heard that 3 in 1 has sulfur in it which will corrode the zinc out of the brass. This leaves a dull pitted surface. WD40 does the same. You can tell when you open a clock if either of these has been used by the awful smell. I use Etsyntha for rotating parts pivots and pallets, Moebius grease for sliding parts clicks and levers and "Best in the Barrel" for all mainsprings.

This has worked for me the past 10 years. Bruce Weeks Clock Repair www. A hundred years ago, this sage advice clearly defines the properties of oil used for watches, clocks and chronometers.

The least fluid friction allowable. The lowest possible coefficeint of friction under the conditions of actual use. The most important thing to remember is to ensure that you only use high quality clock oil. Many professionals use synthetic oil but there are numerous high quality non-synthetic clock oils.

The main thing to be cognizant of when choosing clock oil is to ensure it is designed to be used in clocks. Synthetic clock oil is not cheap because it is specifically formulated for the metals used in clocks. Brass and steel are used in clocks because when properly lubricated with the right oil it forms a perfect bearing. Using oil designed for hard metals or containing additives like graphite will actually cause harm to the brass clock plate and lead to premature aging and wear.

All mechanical clocks can and should be oiled. However the ease of oiling and frequency of oiling depends upon several factors. The age and type of clock are the main two factors.

Most grandfather clocks have access panels on the sides or have the ability to remove the hood which exposes the movement. Modern grandfather clocks usually have more complicated movements which makes reaching all the oil points a little more difficult. Table or mantle clocks have smaller movements which also makes reaching all the oiling points more complicated.

Generally, removing the movement from the clock will make oiling easier and we always recommend removing the movement and dial before oiling. Because we are experts in antique grandfather clocks, let's talk about an antique grandfather clock. For the purpose of this article, we are simplifying the process. However, the process outlined below should generally describe how to remove most movements. First, you will need to remove the clock hood.

Never attempt to remove the hood without at least one weight being in place. The hood of most grandfather clocks is removed by sliding it forward. Before sliding the hood forward secure the glass door to prevent it from opening while removing the hood.

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