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Bryant 01-29-2016 04:40 PM

Grandfather Clock "Person"
 
Will be moving from one TV location to another in March. Need to find a person to dis-mantle and re-assemble our grandfather clock. Does anyone have experience with a local clock person? Many thanks.

Rango 01-29-2016 04:45 PM

Don't have an answer about a clock person, but when we moved I did not have to disassemble my clock. Removed the weights, (they have to be replaced in same position)
and the pendulum. They unhook, and secure the cables so they don't unwind.

villagetinker 01-29-2016 07:04 PM

I agree with the above, we moved our own clock. We stopped by a store that sold clocks, and were able to get a moving kit. This had 3 Styrofoam blocks that were used to secure the cables after the weights are removed, and a padded box for the pendulum. After these were removed, the door was secured, the clocked wrapped in a double layer of movers pads, and successfully moved 1025 in the U-Haul truck, send me a PM if you need additional help.

784caroline 01-30-2016 09:32 AM

Call Joe Gibbs...either he can help you out or point you in the right direction.
352-750-0821 or 352-223-8730

NavyNJ 01-30-2016 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 784caroline (Post 1179434)
Call Joe Gibbs...either he can help you out or point you in the right direction.
352-750-0821 or 352-223-8730

Is Joe a good contact for GF Clock "repair/tune-up" as well as moving help?

784caroline 01-30-2016 12:24 PM

YES Watch/clock repair is his business and he is reasonable!

Polar Bear 01-30-2016 12:48 PM

I also had a good experience with Joe Gibbs. Both a move and a "tune-up".

Bryant 01-30-2016 04:30 PM

Great. Thank you all very much.


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