The American Wooden Clock Movement
with Dave Gorrell



The American wooden clock movement was manufactured for a limited period of time. Most studies agree that production began in the very early 1800s and lasted until approximately 1840, a victim of the 1837 financial panic in America and the beginning of brass-rolling mills in Connecticut. This workshop will address disassembly/reassembly, cleaning the wooden movement and wheels, and the most common repairs found with this type of clock. Synchronization of the strike train will also be considered.


Topics will include:
Analysis of the basic movement 
Proper cleaning: boiled linseed oil and turpentine
Pinion repair
Tooth/teeth repair
Bushing repair, including wood, brass, and bone bushings 
Repivoting arbors
And more!

Equipment: All materials and supplies will be provided. Be sure to bring safety glasses and any magnification devices (visors, loupes) you may need. Safety glasses and magnifiers (visors) can be supplied if needed. 

Movements: Participants are required to bring their own movement with them. If possible, please also bring the case, pendulum, and weights. If you do not have a wooden movement, the School of Horology can supply one, but it may not be a complete and functioning clock movement. Please contact the Education Director if you have questions.

Arrive a day early and enjoy the National Watch & Clock Museum!

Enrollment: Limited to 8 Participants
Price for NAWCC Members: $850.00
Price for Non-Members:  $975.00
Where: School of Horology
When: July 11-13, 2025
Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Enrollment in this workshop has filled. 

For all inquiries, please contact Ken De Lucca, Education Director at kdelucca@nawcc.org or by telephone (717) 684-8261 x237