American Style Time/Strike Clocks
Tuesday February 9th to 11th, 8:00am-5:00pm by Ken Delucca
-Three days of class instruction and bench activities including disassembly, reassembly, synchronizing the strike train, putting in beat & lubricating. On the last day of the class, faults will be introduced into the strike train for you to problem solve! Time permitting, clock movements will undergo either a manual or ultrasonic cleaning process. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of a main spring winder.
--New, fully functional India movements will be provided for your use (property of the NAWCC). You may bring your own American time/strike movement if you are sure it has no significant faults (broken main springs, bent/missing teeth, etc.). With participants bringing their own clocks, we can better review similarities and differences between the various Connecticut clock manufacturers. Please send pictures to kdelucca@nawcc.org to have your clock approved.
expert clock and watch repairman.
Cost —Class is $850 per person for three days of instruction and opportunity for hands-on application; includes cleaning supplies, lubricants, oilers, textbook and 3 lunches.
Lodging—Renaissance Hotel is Host hotel. Room is $145/night, plus taxes, if booked through Regional by December 1, 2026
Class limited to 8 participants so don't delay.
To get more information or reserve your spot at the bench:: contact Eric Tibbetts at ericsusan5081@att.net or 904-314-8226.
How to Service/Repair 30 Hour Regula 2Weight Cuckoo Clock
Tuesday February 9th 9:00am-5:00pm by Gary Combs
heir own used 30 hour movement and whatever assembly
test stand they might have. Likewise, if students have a bushing machine and/or hand bushing sets, they are
welcome to bring them.
Student tools/materials needed: Magnification, LED battery light, set of jeweler’s screw drivers, tweezers
(nonmagnetic, 3C recommended), small adjustable wrench, clock oiler, mainspring letdown bit 14/16 – don’t
need the handle or set), smooth jaw needle nose pliers, one pair 6”SS hemostat, small brass hammer, and a
clockmaker’s staking set with bench block – if you have.
Lab materials Instructors will provide: KWM brass bushings, 0000 steel wool, shop towels, cutting and
smoothing broaches, wood pegging sticks, cotton swabs, sanding sticks for hand pivot polishing, Weenol brass
polish and various other tooling which may be required.
The class will be taught by Gary Combs, AWCI CC21 and Ron Horton, AWCI CC21 along with Gary Renfro,
expert clock and watch repairman.
Class cost: $850 for NAWCC members s and includes lunch.
To register for the course, contact Eric Tibbetts at ericsusan5081@att.net or 904-314-8226.