"Lord through this hour,
Be Thou our guide
So, by Thy power
No foot shall slide."
Words to Westminster Chime
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Welcome to our website...it's been developed for the 6000+ clock owners that have called upon us to repair and restore their clocks. Over the years, we've noticed that very few clock owners know how to operate and adjust their clocks and need to contact the shop for more information. Here you'll find clock-keeping instructions like your grandfather would give you. The topics will range from choosing the best location for your clock to recognizing symptoms that the clock needs professional attention.
For those of you that need clock repair, we welcome the opportunity to speak to you about your clock and give you more information about our shops. You'll find that we're courteous, respectful, and experienced in every aspect of antique or modern clock repair. The Georgia shop is currently accepting new customers with an average 8 to 10 week turn around time. Extensive restorations or complex repairs will require longer. The Virginia shop is not accepting new customers at this time. A growing family and increasing work responsibilities has made it necessary to close the shop for now.
Our repair work is limited to antique and better modern clocks. We don't accept 31 day Korean type clocks, quartz, most electric, and cuckoo clocks. Electric and cuckoo clocks have their own specialists that can be found on the internet and accept mail in repair work. If you have one of these and would still like to discuss it with us, don't hesitate to call the shop.
Our shops are devoted to restoration and repair, but occasionally the Georgia shop has some antique clocks for sale. These clocks are acquired at large clock auctions, so don't worry that you could potentially be buying a repair clock. We prefer to sell clocks locally to avoid the possible damage and expense of shipping.
Thank you for stopping by the website. If you have questions or wish to have more information on a topic, drop us an email. It will be promptly answered. |
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| Early 1800s English tall case clock that was accidently pulled over while winding. The case was in 40 pieces with damage to the movement. One of our favorite restorations. |
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Fall Time Change on November 4
Learn How to Make the Adjustment Safely!
(Example: 10:15 pm becomes 9:15 pm)
Here you'll find clock-keeping advise like your grandfather would give, and he'd tell you : Never move the minute hand backwards on your old clock! Yes, you'll hear that you should "set your clocks back one hour before bedtime" but that's not the best advise for a mechanical clock - modern or antique.
To safely make the fall time change adjustment, stop the pendulum on your mechanical clock for one hour then restart. Simple enough and the chime and strike stays synchronized with the time. Another option is to move the minute hand forward 11 hours, pausing at the quarters that chime or strike, and is the best option for those clocks with a balance instead of a pendulum.
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Joseph McGahee, Clockmaker
PO Box 2275
285 Rivendell Road
Clarkesville, Georgia 30523
706-754-9631
mcgaheeclockshop@yahoo.com
Serving North Georgia,
the Carolinas, Eastern Tennessee,
and Western Virginia | The Virginia shop is no longer accepting new customers. A growing family and increasing work responsibilities have made it necessary to temporarily close the shop. |
Copyright 2000-2007. McGahee Clock Shops.
Page Modified 26 Oct 2007.
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