Recent content by Troy Livingston

They were at the NAWCC National last weekend and while I have never ordered from them they seem like good folks and the catalog is impressive. Merritt's was also there and the new owners also show promise and hope to have their web page sorted out in the near future. It is easy to be a hero...

Jeff, I didn't realize David Lindow made these. If no one has one they are willing to part with then you will probably have to have one made. Or if you are starting from scratch there are a lot of orphaned antique clock movements and dials out there. Some patient searching of the various...

Mark, I did finally get the link. In short and with rude words deleted, my ISP is somewhat less than impressive and we are seeking alternatives.

Mark, Sorry, I never got the email for this one. Checked the spam folder. I think my ISP has blocked it again. Could you try again? Troy

Mark, I got the invite and am looking forward to the meeting. Thanks for your help.

Mark, I got an email with the link for the one on May 16th in my spam folder. No sign of the May 8th link. My ISP may have blocked that one altogether. Could you send the link in a PM? Troy

Absolutely, get the movement first then modify your plans as required to fit. While an OG movement may work there are problems. OG weight cords run up to a pulley at the top of the case and the weights travel along the sides of the case. This would be incompatible with your style of case. Most...

Wonderful! I'm not sure what the answer is but am sure it isn't Facebook. Yes, I would be one of those folks who refuses to sign up for Facebook. It is sad, nearly every group I am a member of has some small faction that pushes for a move to Facebook and when they succeed I move on. There are...

Tom, Nicely done. Hope these help. One locked, one unlocked. Troy

I have a similar tool chest. The key is steel 0.040" thick. You may be able to use the scale to sort out dimensions or I can make measurements if needed. Troy

They seem to have the same selection of modern movements that the other suppliers have but for higher prices. If you are desperate, this is an alternative, just keep in mind you are building an heirloom case for a temporary movement. Currently the best of these modern movements are made in...

Tom, Your wait is over. Looks great, let's see those hinges.

Ed, Sorry no luck. Is getting to the point where most of the folks I used to recommend have all retired or worse. My best recommendation at this point is to buy an orphan movement and dial and have it overhauled. I am happy to help if you want to discuss specifics offline. I urge anyone...

I checked the two period American tall case clocks that I have access to and neither is dovetailed here. I've gone through some of my references but none show this connection or give that much detail on the case construction. I'm not sure it really matters as this joint is not highly loaded...

Ed, Sorry, I didn't realize that he had stopped, for quality manufactured reproduction movements David was the best and sadly only choice. There are skilled folks making high grade one off clock movements but I'm not sure any of them are still around or would be interested. I will do some...