Seth Thomas ships Bell hammer tail

[willofiam]

Hi guys, first ships bell movement for me,

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I am not sure if this is a worn hammer tail or not, it almost looks like it is supposed to be this way but if I were looking at some other movement I would think it is worn. so before I make a new one I would like your input. thank you all, have a great day. William

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[willofiam]

Well......... I took the old one out. used a rod of pinion wire, softened it and smashed the tip to resemble the original. filed it flat and square put a 45 degree bevel on the drop side, tested in the movement, riveted to the arbor, hardened as bob shows in his video, polished..looks like it will work and I now think that my question was a little dense but, oh well, need to live and learn ......Thanks guys for letting me use up your time. William

[Bob Tascione]

Hi William,
Yes that's worn. Let us know how the new one works out.

Bob