What Is The Best Oil To Use On My Grandfather Clock

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One of the most asked questions in the clock repair business.

Your best oil choice for a grandfather clock and all mechanical clocks would be a high-quality synthetic oils. These oils have a longer shelf life, slow oxidation, and are more stable than traditional oils. They do not leave any residue and work well in gently greasing the gears.

Every clock repair person has their opinion, as well as preferences, when it comes to clock oil.  The range of clock oil's quality, as well as pricing, is all over the map.  A good quality oil specifically designed for the usage on a clock is the most important decision you will ever make when it comes to servicing and repairing your mechanical clocks.

A lot of research and development went into this subject prior to the Horace Whitlock Oil Company releasing our products to the public.  Our goal was to provide a high quality synthetic oil designed for clocks and clock pivots at a reasonable cost.  The Horace Whitlock Oil Company started as a result of several clock repair people not finding a good quality synthetic (or natural) oil on the market that worked well, kept longer and stayed on the clock movement without dripping and causing more problems.  They got together, hired engineers and dug down deep into other oils that were sold as "Clock Oil".  Surprised at what they found, they looked into what would make a great clock oil that had the precise viscosity, as well as the perfect additives, that would hold up under a tremendous amount  of wear and tear, as well as a long life on the clock as well as shelf life.  After many months of research and development, the ideal formula was introduced to several clock shops around the country for testing. The original (and only) Horace Whitlock Clock Oil was tested on over 3, 000 clocks under a 10 year period prior to being offered to other clock repair people, enthusiast and hobbyist around the world.

So to sum it up, your best choice for oiling a clock, whether it's a grandfather clock, cuckoo clock, mantle or wall clock, your best pick would be a high quality, well tested synthetic oil specifically designed for all mechanical clocks.

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