Care and finish Information
Turned products are sanded to a fine finish, usually 600 grit. This allows a smooth as glass surface when the top coat is applied.
Turned products are coated with a friction polish that is burned into the surface of the wood while the piece is spinning on the lathe.
It is similar to a car wax in that it is applied while the piece is still then buffed out while the piece is spinning. This has the affect of
melting or burning the finish into the surface of the wood. This is a fine shellac based finish, dust with dry dust cloth.
Other items that are not turned are sanded then finished with a tung oil and wax or a semi gloss lacquer.
A dry dust cloth should keep them looking fine for many years.
For warranty and return information please see our shopping information page.
Wall Clocks:
Most of our wall clocks and some of our desk clocks run on a quartz movement that takes one AA battery. The clocks
will run for about a year on one battery depending on the clock size. Longer hands require more power to move them.
To set correct time, gently move both the hour and minute hands to 12 o'clock taking
care not to lift up on the hour hand. Using the dial on the back of the clock, set the
correct time. Insert one AA battery, being careful to orient it in the proper polarity as
indicated on the back of the movement. If the movement has a switch on it, turn it on.
Desk Clocks:
Some desk clocks run on one AA battery, follow the instructions for wall clocks above to get them started.
If your desk clock has a watch type movement in it then it will come with a battery and just needs to be started up.
To remove the clock movement from the wood mounting use a fingernail or similar item so as not to scratch
the wood and gently pry the movement from the wood.
Refer to figure 1 below.
Small quartz movements: 1 to 2 inches
Time setting:
The time setting crown is located behind the bezel at the 3 o'clock position.
To set time pull the crown out and turn it until the hands show the current time.
Push the knob back in to start the clock. See figure 2.
Battery replacement:
When the clock loses time or stops the battery is due for replacement.
The battery is accessible from the backside of the clock movement. Insert a small
screwdriver or similar tool into the notch at the side of the cover and gently pry the cover off.
See figure 3. The battery is held in position by a tiny metal plate. Gently move the plate sideways
to remove the battery. See figure 4. Replace with battery of same type. Place the positive pole(+)
facing outwards making sure it is securely held by the metal plate. Replace the cover by snapping it
back in place.
  
Large quartz movements: 2.5 to 4 inches
Using a fingernail or similar item so as not to scratch the wood gently pry the movement
from the wood mounting.
Refer to figure 1 above.
Large movements may have a rubber ring around them as shown in figure 5 and 6 below. The time
setting knobs are on the back of the movement and the battery door is apparent. Remove the
rubber ring to gain access to the battery door. Replace with battery of same type and size being
careful to orient it in the proper direction as shown on the movement. Replace the rubber retaining
ring. When replacing the movement back into the wood mounting start with the 12 o'clock position around
11 o'clock. Twist the movement into place aligning the 12 o'clock position straight up.
 
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