Jul 13, 2015 · johnboy. For what it is worth, there are "paper clock dials" and "paper clock dials".....paper that resists liquid absorption and papers that act like a blotter. I personally have …

Feb 4, 2009 · I have just bought a Sessions Belfast oak mantel clock and the only thing that really needs attention is the dial. From looking around the net I have found that this clock has a 5 1/2 …

Apr 27, 2006 · I personally do not like the idea of fixing a clock just to make it run nor do I think someone should improve and add to a 100 year old clock. I think they should be kept as they …

Sep 28, 2017 · Now to the overall opinionated situation. The clock's dial is the window to the soul of the clock, much like the eyes are the window to the soul of the human. We don't pay for …

Nov 19, 2024 · It responds to pressure better. If it's something you can't fit a roller into you can usually press it as hard as you can or like a clock face rub it down with your thumb. I normally …

Nov 18, 2017 · I glue a paper dial to a thin piece of sheet metal to make it easier to work with. I can then use tin snips to cut out the proper circle and a step drill to drill out the holes. Here's a …

Dec 27, 2022 · I ran into the same issue restoring a clock that had a paper dial. I reached out to a clock friend who repaints clock faces, etc. and asked what should be used to clean the face. …

Jul 25, 2020 · Actually the dial was paper before, but beyond hope. I am really new to this, but is it seemed like it could have been the original dial (Welch mantel clock) but someone had …

May 14, 2012 · I have some clocks with metal faces but I would think all metal face clocks are cleaned the same way. Can you share some of your methods? here is a metal face from my …

Oct 1, 2017 · The advantage of using a hide glue is that it can be removed using warm water or steam. Don't put it on too thick to avoid penetrating the paper, but be sure you get it on the …