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by Neighmond
Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Seth Thomas Clock
Replies: 25
Views: 2526

Re: Seth Thomas Clock

I had a conversation with a guy that fixed clocks , he pointed out that wind up clocks will run faster when fully wound as they have more force but that weakens as they unwind. whereas the ones with counterweights have a more constant "push" as the pressure from the weights doesn't change...
by Neighmond
Wed May 30, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Seth Thomas Clock
Replies: 25
Views: 2526

Re: Seth Thomas Clock

Pretty! Let me know if you need a key, I have some new ones in the drawer. That probably has an 89 movement of some variation....they are very reliable. Pretty sounding if the gongs is cleaned and the leather isn't missing or hardened up.
by Neighmond
Fri May 25, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: Construction Zone
Topic: A decades-overdue paint job commences
Replies: 9
Views: 1373

Re: A decades-overdue paint job commences

That will be pretty!
by Neighmond
Wed May 09, 2018 2:11 am
Forum: Neighborhood Introductions
Topic: Ypsilanti Downtown Mixed Use
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Re: Ypsilanti Downtown Mixed Use

Glad to see you made it!
by Neighmond
Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: How do you fill the gap when you pull a window?
Replies: 48
Views: 3511

Re: How do you fill the gap when you pull a window?

The linotype is fickle.... it breaks down twice each day; but when it spits the burning hot slugs it'll steal your heart away! there are some molds on Ebay. You can melt the lead with a blowtorch.. one word of caution that I dont; recall knowing as a kid. If there is even one drop of water in the mo...
by Neighmond
Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: Professional Directory
Topic: Tin Ceiling & Ornaments from 1898
Replies: 5
Views: 6514

Re: Tin Ceiling & Ornaments from 1898

I think Ross, from Emporia KS has spoken about your firm, if I remember correctly..... pretty impressive!
by Neighmond
Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Construction Zone
Topic: A New/Old Addition for the Stone House
Replies: 37
Views: 9194

Re: A New/Old Addition for the Stone House

Will you be reusing the stair even though it is later than the initial structure? It's sort of pretty.
by Neighmond
Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: old house animals
Replies: 14
Views: 1534

Re: old house animals

Mark Twain said he was convinced that we had it all wrong, the dogs went to heaven and people stayed out!
by Neighmond
Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:30 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: [SOLVED] Salvaged door conundrum
Replies: 35
Views: 1595

Re: [SOLVED] Salvaged door conundrum

Well? Just like that....no pictures?

Such onrayness!