I want one!
Quote from: Don Pablo on May 02, 2018, 11:01:25 AMI want one! I want you to have one too! Seriously, yes, this was actually a common enough problem with timepieces back in the day. Who hasn't seen a cartoon or comedy where a watch "explodes" usually with a "sproing" type sound effect? Like any clockwork items, overwinding is a serious problem. The difference was, that with a watch the components were small, and the crystal (and face) usually popped off rather than shattering, and there wasn't a lot of danger to be had. With a larger mantle clock there is a lot ore pressure built up in the spring, and wrapping the whole thing in thick, heavy "protective" glass was a recipe for disaster when that much pressure would let go.And, in those days, that would have been lead glass, which is prone to breaking into larger shards, which is why we don't use it in cars and things these days as they were deadly. If one had the ability to mould glass, it would be kind of cool to make replacement domes for these types of clocks out of a safety laminated glass that would be a lot safer, and a lot cleaner if the worst did happen, but look 100% normal and authentic the rest of the time.But then there's also the point that it didn't just explode for no reason- they were usually overwound, so if you didn't overwind it the chances of this happening were relatively slim!Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 02, 2018, 01:02:49 PMQuote from: Don Pablo on May 02, 2018, 11:01:25 AMI want one! I want you to have one too! Seriously, yes, this was actually a common enough problem with timepieces back in the day. Who hasn't seen a cartoon or comedy where a watch "explodes" usually with a "sproing" type sound effect? Like any clockwork items, overwinding is a serious problem. The difference was, that with a watch the components were small, and the crystal (and face) usually popped off rather than shattering, and there wasn't a lot of danger to be had. With a larger mantle clock there is a lot ore pressure built up in the spring, and wrapping the whole thing in thick, heavy "protective" glass was a recipe for disaster when that much pressure would let go.And, in those days, that would have been lead glass, which is prone to breaking into larger shards, which is why we don't use it in cars and things these days as they were deadly. If one had the ability to mould glass, it would be kind of cool to make replacement domes for these types of clocks out of a safety laminated glass that would be a lot safer, and a lot cleaner if the worst did happen, but look 100% normal and authentic the rest of the time.But then there's also the point that it didn't just explode for no reason- they were usually overwound, so if you didn't overwind it the chances of this happening were relatively slim!DefI read somewhere that the recommendation is to wind them up only one turn, which makes the clock work for 8 days (instead of the 400 days that you get if you wind it up all the way until just before it says BOOM! )
Quote from: glenfiddich1983 on May 02, 2018, 01:42:03 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 02, 2018, 01:02:49 PMQuote from: Don Pablo on May 02, 2018, 11:01:25 AMI want one! I want you to have one too! Seriously, yes, this was actually a common enough problem with timepieces back in the day. Who hasn't seen a cartoon or comedy where a watch "explodes" usually with a "sproing" type sound effect? Like any clockwork items, overwinding is a serious problem. The difference was, that with a watch the components were small, and the crystal (and face) usually popped off rather than shattering, and there wasn't a lot of danger to be had. With a larger mantle clock there is a lot ore pressure built up in the spring, and wrapping the whole thing in thick, heavy "protective" glass was a recipe for disaster when that much pressure would let go.And, in those days, that would have been lead glass, which is prone to breaking into larger shards, which is why we don't use it in cars and things these days as they were deadly. If one had the ability to mould glass, it would be kind of cool to make replacement domes for these types of clocks out of a safety laminated glass that would be a lot safer, and a lot cleaner if the worst did happen, but look 100% normal and authentic the rest of the time.But then there's also the point that it didn't just explode for no reason- they were usually overwound, so if you didn't overwind it the chances of this happening were relatively slim!DefI read somewhere that the recommendation is to wind them up only one turn, which makes the clock work for 8 days (instead of the 400 days that you get if you wind it up all the way until just before it says BOOM! )What the smurf!You can wind up a clock enough to make it last a year?! Why does anyone even use battery powered clocks then?!
Plus folks hate having to go to the effort of winding a clock every bloody day year. I mean, come on, who has the time for that?Def
Well in this case:Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 02, 2018, 02:59:50 PMPlus folks hate having to go to the effort of winding a clock every bloody day year. I mean, come on, who has the time for that?Def
I heard that Chrysler, Ford and GM also kill people...who would have thunk it?
Quote from: Marc_in_NS on May 05, 2018, 02:41:04 AMI heard that Chrysler, Ford and GM also kill people...who would have thunk it?yes because when we buy a clock we also think large machine that can hurt/kill you apples n oranges
Humans...
Quote from: WhichDawg on May 05, 2018, 05:48:19 AMQuote from: Marc_in_NS on May 05, 2018, 02:41:04 AMI heard that Chrysler, Ford and GM also kill people...who would have thunk it?yes because when we buy a clock we also think large machine that can hurt/kill you apples n orangesNo its no different...it’s all about maintenance. I have been restoring, repairing clocks and pocket watches for thirty five years as a hobby... a wound up spring is dangerous, but containable safely. Do not stop buying anniversary clocks because of the potential risks. Gees might as well disconnect your home from the grid...fire hazards. Just my opinion though and I respect everyone else’s, just be cautious. And follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Plus folks hate having to go to the effort of winding a clock every bloody day. I mean, come on, who has the time for that?Def
Quote from: Marc_in_NS on May 05, 2018, 07:40:48 PMQuote from: WhichDawg on May 05, 2018, 05:48:19 AMQuote from: Marc_in_NS on May 05, 2018, 02:41:04 AMI heard that Chrysler, Ford and GM also kill people...who would have thunk it?yes because when we buy a clock we also think large machine that can hurt/kill you apples n orangesNo its no different...it’s all about maintenance. I have been restoring, repairing clocks and pocket watches for thirty five years as a hobby... a wound up spring is dangerous, but containable safely. Do not stop buying anniversary clocks because of the potential risks. Gees might as well disconnect your home from the grid...fire hazards. Just my opinion though and I respect everyone else’s, just be cautious. And follow manufacturer’s instructions. I'm pretty sure most of us never think of danger when we by a clock! and as you know most clocks are not dangerous, made right and safe (like many spring clocks) but with a dangerous spring, made poorly in an unsafe housing, inside of glass not a good idea and MY POINT of this thread was to let people know of this possible danger and problem, education and awareness NOT BASHING USA COMPANIES like you like to do. SAVE YOUR USA BASHING FOR YOUR OWN THREAD
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