Mistreated 1904 Gilbert Antique Mantel Clock (Restoration)

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Go to https://surfshark.com/watchoverhaul for 4 extra months of Surfshark! Next up on the bench is a mistreated 1904 8-day Gilbert “Congo” antique clock. This clock has many issues and requires an extensive overhaul. Watch my step-by-step process of how I give this clock a second chance. JOIN: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchOverhaul/join SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchOverhaul In this video, you'll see: 0:00 - Introduction 1:57 - Removing dial and hands 3:05 - Removing movement 3:58 - Surfshark 5:31 - Magnified Movement 6:46 - Letting down mainsprings 9:23 - Disassembling movement 13:43 - E. A. Hammond History 15:20 - Cleaning and lubricating mainsprings 21:18 - Cleaning movement 26:37 - Assembling mainsprings 29:30 - Hammer Repair 33:47 - Assembling movement 38:35 - Correcting Strike 44:26 - Oiling movement 46:02 - Door Repair 51:49 - Installing dial and hands 53:04 - Test & BPM adjustment - How to remove a clock movement from a Gilbert mantle clock. - How to disassemble and assemble a clock movement from a Gilbert mantle clock. - How to wind and unwind loop-end clock mainsprings using a clock mainspring winder. - How to clean and lubricate clock mainsprings. - How to clean a clock movement from a Gilbert mantle clock. - How to repair loose door from a Gilbert mantle clock. - How to repair damaged leather tip from a Gilbert mantle clock. - How to correct continuous striking for a Gilbert mantle clock. - How to oil a clock. - How to calculate a clock's Beats Per Minute (BPM) by counting wheel teeth and pinions. I hope you liked this video. Please feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Some of these links are Amazon affiliate links to the equipment or tools used for these videos, and purchasing anything through them helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. VIDEO AND AUDIO: Camera 1, Galaxy S8 Smart Phone: https://amzn.to/3JHWWVw Camera 2, Galaxy S20+ Smart Phone: https://amzn.to/3wrMNcr Camera 3, Digital Microscope: https://amzn.to/4hVdmJu Overhead Light: https://amzn.to/41uEeKA Overhead Phone Stand: https://amzn.to/43fZK78 Tripod: https://amzn.to/4be7fg0 Trifold Board: https://amzn.to/4i95tQp Synology NAS: https://amzn.to/3UtTEtQ WD 4TB Elements Portable HDD: https://amzn.to/4aaDsDD IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/4bn5qND InShot Pro: https://inshotapp.page.link/invite ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS: X-Acto Knife: https://amzn.to/3RPq1Rj Digital Calipers: https://amzn.to/4gTA2sn KNIPEX Pliers (4621A01): https://amzn.to/3eMq29X Smooth Needle Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/4fGXyZr Nut Driver Set: https://amzn.to/4el9ZKm Screw Driver Set: https://amzn.to/4k7cpzm Clamps: https://amzn.to/3Y1LRqg Honeywell Face Shield: https://amzn.to/3QYpR9a PORTER-CABLE Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3eWzxnn Assembly Posts: https://amzn.to/4gT9KGP Pivot Locator: https://amzn.to/41pRGzA Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3Bd7v1P Ultrasonic Cleaner Baskets: https://amzn.to/3Du0VmS 304 Stainless Steel Mesh: https://amzn.to/4df5v6D Small Plastic Containers: https://amzn.to/3RGr4D7 Silicone Mat: https://amzn.to/3DtPJqq Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/41aM9LS Solder & Flux: https://amzn.to/41dInRN Leather Cord: https://amzn.to/3qI6KW8 CA Glue: https://amzn.to/4iammud Steel Wool: https://amzn.to/4k8xHwD Nylon Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/3qIJkA0 Nitrile Gloves: https://amzn.to/3qFu1b1 Horace Whitlock's Clock Oil: https://amzn.to/3LfLbpo Keystone Mainspring Lubricant: https://timesavers.com/i-8946798-keystone-mainspring-lubricant-medium-8-ounce.html DEOX-007: https://timesavers.com/i-9994118-polychem-deox-007-conc-1-gallon.html Clock Calibration: The app I use is no longer in Google Play. You can email me, and I'll send you the version I have, or you can try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lelloman.com.simplebpmdetector  #restoration #clock #asmr #clockrestoration #restorationvideos #gilbertclock #antiqueclock #antique #diy #satisfying #patina #clean #service