It is an old General Electric clock from the '50's, and refused to run when plugged into the wall, On the back of the case was a large crack, indicating it had been dropped. The clock if the photo below is a good example. If a case is cracked or broken, quite often a gear train has popped loose inside the clock. The first thing I do when I look at a clock is to look for evidence of damage to the case. This Instructable won't make you an expert in clock repair, nor will it cover the details of clock repair, but I will try to go over what I generally find wrong with these old clocks and how I get them running. And, if it can't be fixed, AND it is of a style that is interesting, it can always be converted to a quartz movement, but I only do that as a last resort. What I have learned over the years is an old clock can generally be fixed - often very easily. Why clocks? First, the mechanical nature of old clocks intrigues me - I mean they have gears, and sprockets, and springs, and levers - all sorts of neat stuff that, when working as designed, actually captures the passage of time! Second, except for rare expensive clocks, when an old clock quits working, most people assume it is done for. I love to frequent flea markets and the challenge of fixing that which others have thought unfixable.ĭuring my outings I'm always on the lookout for an old clock, particularly old alarm clocks and mantle clocks. We've got dozens of fun flairs to choose from.Those of you who follow my Instructables probably have noticed that I like to take something old and non-functional and save it from the scrap heap by giving it life once again.So grab your Pogs, Surge cans and Thriller cassettes, and we'll see you in /r/nostalgia! times we shared with loved ones, both humorous and sad. Here we can take pleasure in reminiscing about the good ol' days. Whether it's an old commercial or a book from your past, it belongs in /r/nostalgia. Nostalgia is often triggered by something reminding you of a happier time.If you need to message the moderators, use the "message the moderators" button below. Many websites do not allow direct links to their images (as it leeches their bandwidth).ĭid you include the name of what you posted in the title?ĭid you wait at least 15 minutes before notifying us? Certain posts are automatically approved. Link not showing up?ĭid you use or a similar service to reupload images? Blog/Tumblr images are often marked as spam. No playlists or custom art work of any kind. This includes commentary, reviewing, reaction and ranking channels. No posts from any personal YouTube accounts or other platforms. There is no rule against reposting, but mods may tag posts as "frequent repost" or even remove it if it has just been posted. A collection of items you have or 'found' is fine. No memes, compilations, or "starter packs". A limit of five posts per day (24 hours) is reasonable. No posts to webstores, blogs or websites with nostalgia items. You must include the name of your nostalgic item in the title. Be polite, respect each other and have fun!
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