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Just in Time  Our Baroque clock on JD's baby grand piano in the parlor quit working some time ago which was most disconcerting when we habitually glance in that direction for the correct time.  By sheer happenstance while out junqueing; rummaging through thrift stores and antique shoppes I seen a possible replacement to repair our defunct timepiece. For the most reasonable price of just $1.00 on the outside chance that it worked. It didn't quit fit, however, with a little shaving with the trusty Drummel I removed a few fins from the clock then shaved the interior of the case.  My search turned to an odd size "N" battery. Of course it came in a two pack ! The thrift store find took off counting the seconds, turn to minutes , then hours.  The extra battery fits into the hidden compartment of the mantle clock for future use.  The finish of the overall clock always looks "dusty" even though it is clean. I am considering refinishing it in a "Black Hills Gold" tone. What do you think? |
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Today the dizziness has persisted but didn't keep me from feeding & watering MUTTs Inc letting then IN & OUT as needed. I also worked on the carving project. I've been sort of "car sick" not in the mood to eat much. I made JD a couple bacon cheese burgers with fries for dinner. I had some bacon and a few fries.... I am now wishing I hadn't. BUT a DQ Blizzard sounds good.
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YOU DID GOOD . RATHER THAN REFINISHING THE FINISH. THINK ABOUT TUNG OIL. I HAVE REfinhTED MANY PIECES OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE. I USE HOMER FORMBY'S REFINISHER AFTER HE DIED MIN WAX BOUGHT HIS BRAND. NOW YU HAV ETO BUY ON EBAY. BUT AFER TEH STRIPPING OF THE OLD FINISH WITH THE FORMBYS. I USED TUNG OIL TO SEAL IT. THERE IS 2 GRADES THICK AND THINNER. I HAVE USED BOTH. CHECK OUT TUNG OIL. I THINK THE CLOCK WILL LOOK NEAT WITH TONG OILD.
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Crazyhorse used to show pictures of the antique treasures he refinished, before he got a little "crazy" into politics. His work was beautiful. I hope he sees your question about the dustiness and can answer it. The clock is lovely, and I'd hate to see it changed too much. I laughed about the battery two pack. I wish they gave the option of just one. By the time I need the second one, I've forgotten where I put it for safe keeping! At least you had a good place to put it. As for your dizziness, do you have something to take for it? I keep Meclizine, it's an OTC med, on hand at all times for the vertigo and nausea, even that lighter car sick feeling. Just thinking of it, I realize it has been quite awhile since I needed it. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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OUR GRANDFATHER CLOCK STOOD ON THE FLOOR AND THE BLASTED THING CHIMED EVERY QUARTER OF AN HOUR. PART OF MY SLEEP ISSUES STEM FROM THAT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I NEVER HAD ONE OF THOSE THINGS AFTER I LEFT HOME.
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Nice find and a job well done. I can see what you mean about the dustiness. I imagine the oil that Crazyhorse mentioned should work, worth a try anyway. 
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Crazyhorse used to show pictures of the antique treasures he refinished, before he got a little "crazy" into politics. His work was beautiful. I hope he sees your question about the dustiness and can answer it. The clock is lovely, and I'd hate to see it changed too much. I laughed about the battery two pack. I wish they gave the option of just one. By the time I need the second one, I've forgotten where I put it for safe keeping! At least you had a good place to put it. As for your dizziness, do you have something to take for it? I keep Meclizine, it's an OTC med, on hand at all times for the vertigo and nausea, even that lighter car sick feeling. Just thinking of it, I realize it has been quite awhile since I needed it.
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BUY SOME 4. 0000 STEEL WOOL. IT IS BETTER THAN SAND PAPER. IT ONLY REMOVES THE SUFEFACE STUFF, OLD DUST BUILT UP CRUD. IT IS VERY FINE. USE NOTHING MORE COURSE. ALO GET A TACT CLOTH. IT WILL CLEAN UP ANY THING LEFT. USE THE TUNG OIL LIGHTLY TILL U DECIDE HOW IT LOOKS. YOU CAN ADD MORE COATS. READ ABOUT TUNG OUT BEFORE U START AND SEE THE RECCOMENDATIONS BY THE PRO REFINISHERS. I HAVE DONE OALL THIS FOR MANY YEARS BUT FAR FRM A PRO. ABOVE ALL TAKE YOU TIME. IF U HAVE SMALL HAND HELD VAC KEEP IT NEAR. IT KEEP THE STUFF OFF THE FLOOR.. USE THE TACT BOTH BEFROE THE 4 000 0 STEEL WOOL N AFTER
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Nice find and a job well done. I can see what you mean about the dustiness. I imagine the oil that Crazyhorse mentioned should work, worth a try anyway.
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The clock seems to be made of a plastic "sawdust" I do have some steel wool and will give it a shot in a non conspicuous spot on the back.
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I wrote two paragraphs of a discovery that worked on my leather topped desk, but my DSL went out and erased it all. So not going into detail of something that worked for the desk. Try Windex with a soft brush. It worked on leather without hurting it, might work on your plastic based clock.
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Darter, if the clock is made of plastic sawdust type material, I would stay away from oil based products that might dissolve and distort the case. My recommendation is to clean the surface as good as you can with soapy water and a brush, let dry thoroughly, then apply several coats of latex based polyurethane in a satin finish. It will really seal the surface and allow for easy dusting.
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I wrote two paragraphs of a discovery that worked on my leather topped desk, but my DSL went out and erased it all. So not going into detail of something that worked for the desk. Try Windex with a soft brush. It worked on leather without hurting it, might work on your plastic based clock.
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