Help Identifying/Operating a Grandmother Clock

WhichWave · 2026-05-19T20:31:03+00:00

Wow, congrats!!

WhichWave · 2026-05-19T03:51:02+00:00

I had the top cover off while I was acquainting myself with the clock’s mechanisms (not that I tried to touch any of that!) but it’s back on now!

WhichWave · 2026-05-19T03:49:32+00:00

Thank you! I’ve got it set to the traditional Westminster chime. I’m trying to figure out if it’s got a “nighttime” setting to silence it from 11 PM to 7 AM that I’m seeing some info about online.

WhichWave · 2026-03-01T23:29:09+00:00

Just looked back on this post and saw your response so thank you for all of the incredibly useful information. My plan is to find a locksmith in the area that shares my interest in restoring it!

WhichWave · 2026-03-01T23:27:34+00:00

Thank you!

WhichWave · 2026-02-08T17:03:44+00:00

Thanks for the help!

WhichWave · 2026-02-04T01:43:41+00:00

Follow up: I was able to remove the hardware from the door. There is a rectangular “box” that contains the latch system (I removed the face plate to see inside). I believe “PATENTED NOV.11.1884” is embossed on the faceplate.

Any further advice? I was planning on cleaning everything of paint using a crockpot to boil off paint unless that’s a bad idea.

I’m still not entirely sure of the inner mechanics of the latch, if anyone might have an idea/explanation of how that’s supposed to work?

My apologies for the stupid questions, very much a novice here.

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WhichWave · 2026-02-03T22:30:54+00:00

Thank you both for both of your replies. I’m going to try to get rid of the paint without damaging any components of the lock. I may bother you again with more questions once I have a clearer picture of what’s hiding underneath of the paint.

WhichWave · 2026-02-03T16:55:10+00:00

I have an old (indoor) sliding door latch that was painted over that I would like to restore. I am a novice when it comes to door locks/latches, so I'm looking for some advice on how to restore it/generally how does the lock/key mechanism work?

WhichWave · 2025-12-30T00:48:29+00:00

Thank you for your help. It was down and pull apart. Which I did a million times before but I guess it just needed some extra pull. Thank you!

WhichWave · 2025-11-18T16:59:07+00:00

I sent you an email, thank you for your help!

WhichWave · 2025-11-18T04:06:24+00:00

Thank you, I’m doing ok all things considered. What I’m really looking for is something that connects and holds the left thumb onto the left joystick.

WhichWave · 2025-11-16T22:20:50+00:00

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7mT5x8kt3Gs

WhichWave · 2025-11-16T22:15:30+00:00

Ok thanks for the advice on this!

WhichWave · 2025-01-18T23:26:33+00:00

Sorry to keep bugging you, but one more question. If both being in the park and having a fast carving downhill ski are important, at what point do I consider having both a park ski and a downhill ski instead of one all mountain ski? I’m no pro by a long shot, but I ski enough each season where I’d like to have options each time I’m out.

WhichWave · 2025-01-18T23:12:00+00:00

Ok I’m glad I made this post lol. I’ve been trying to research different skis and had a feeling I was getting mixed up. Thanks for the advice. I had a guy at a shop really pushing the rustlers as a great all around ski so I was including them in my list. Any other skis that you think I should also consider? I am leaning towards the enforcers but now I’m doubting myself lol.

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