East Bay Two Men And A Truck Moving Company Gives Advice On How To Properly Move A Grandfather Clock

Online, February 2, 2012 (Newswire.com) - When preparing for a move, there are easy tips to follow to ensure your Grandfather clock arrive in the same condition as they were prior.

Follow these easy steps says Brent Larson from Two Men And A Truck Livermore and you are on your way to moving your Grandfather clock.

Always start with the weights down about 3 - 4 days of movement. You will need a large blanket packing paper, soft gloves or cloth when handling these components and about 40 minutes.

It is important to ensure that the accessory components of the clock are handled correctly during the move. On clocks that have weights & pendulums with finished brass, use soft gloves or cloth when handling these components.

1. Stop and remove the pendulum from the clock.

2. If the clock has cable holding the weights, make a loose roll of packing paper about 2 inches in diameter and hold above the pulley as the weights are wound until they stop with the paper jammed above the pulleys. This procedure prevents the cable from tangling when the weights are removed.

3. For clocks with chains, raise the weights so the clock is about half wound (middle of the clock). Use a piece of thin wire to string the chains together just where the chains protrude below the movement and tie the wire together; this action will secure the chains so they do not come off their sprockets.

4. Remove the weights and mark them so they can be replaced in the same position on the clock for installation later. For clocks with chains, secure the chains so that they do not damage the finish.

5. For tubular movements, remove the tubes, and note their position for installation later.

6. Before moving the clock, ensure that the movement is mounted securely in the case. On some early English and American clocks, the movement just sets on two side-boards of the case. For these conditions, the movement should be removed from the case before moving the clock.

7. The clock can now be moved to a new location.

8. If the move is to another location a distance away, the case and movement should be professionally packed in a rigid container.

9. To install the clock in a new location, ensure the case will be positioned on a stable floor surface; carpets can be a problem if the case footing is not stable. The clock does not have to be absolutely perpendicular to the floor, but it needs to be stable and not rock. Some cases have leveling feet, or use a small shim to stabilize the case on the floor.

10. If the movement is out of the case, replace it in the same position it was before.

11. Attach the pendulum just as it was before.

12. Attach the weights in the same position as they were before the move. If a wire was used to secure the chains, remove it. If paper was used to hold the cables tight, remove it or just let the clock run for a day or so and it will fall out.

13. Simply start your pendulum swinging, and listen to the tick-tock sound. Move the top of the clock slightly to the right or left with shims under the feet to get the tick-tock sound balanced.

14. Your grandfather clock is now in beat and your move is complete.

15. Set the clock to the correct time and enjoy it.

16. If all this sounds too complicated, call me and I'll make the move for you!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and more than 1,300 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated, and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete both home and business moves, as well as packing and unpacking services.

For more information, call the Livermore TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® at (925) 456-6683 or visit us on the web at www.twomenandatrucklivermore.com.