The Engineer 488 Posted July 28 Author Report Share Posted July 28 The clock needs some TLC. I was told that they are doing some work on it next month. I await to hear further. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 488 Posted July 28 Author Report Share Posted July 28 I wonder who is the owner or person/business with responsibility, i.e. who would have to foot the bill (and the ladder) to sort it out? The 'Pit & Pendulum' might just be tenants. As an engineer, I would like to see how it worked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,049 Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 I’d like to get my hands on that clock. I’ve restored a number of antique clocks in the past. The mechanisms are uncomplicated and easy to work on. I imagine it would be better to send it back to Copes who built it in the first place. I doubt anyone will claim ownership as they wouldn’t want to be saddled with the restoration cost. With health and safety regs it will require the erection of a scaffold platform rather than just a ladder. These days maybe a road closure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 488 Posted July 28 Author Report Share Posted July 28 Or access from a MEWP/cherry picker. I read that Copes were taken over by Smiths of Derby around 1984. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,049 Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 Cherry picker is the best idea. I see Smiths of Derby are in to refurbishing church clocks but I guess you could could fix it for a reasonable fee! We now have to establish ownership and raise the funds. It needs to be sited at a reliable civic site to ensure ongoing access for maintenance. Who's going to kick this off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,049 Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 Just as I thought, no takers! I imagine it's on a leased property and the landlord appears not to be bothered. I think its a non starter and the clock will ultimately fall to the ground and crush somebody! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 488 Posted August 3 Author Report Share Posted August 3 Anyone going to the Beeston U3A Emett talk at Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Beeston tomorrow morning? Starts about 10:30. Couple of quid for non-members. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,777 Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 I enjoyed the presentation Pete, good to hear it direct. Well done for all the hard work you put into the repair. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 488 Posted Thursday at 02:31 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:31 PM Repairs, cleaning, etc. of the Emett Clock is scheduled to start on 05 September and complete on 30 September. I am not directly involved but will keep you posted as and when I hear more. There will be hoardings around it during that period. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,776 Posted Thursday at 02:49 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:49 PM Same day as my 57th wedding anniversary. Just saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,591 Posted Thursday at 03:32 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:32 PM Unfortunately I suspect that the one thing which really needs doing - re-locating of the clock - is the one thing which won't be happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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