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I won a nice 1970’s Grandfathers clock in an estate auction a few weeks back (see video here) and it needs repairs and service. One simple repair was to either replace or repair the door lock so it wouldn’t keep flopping open. I figured this would be a good excuse to try my hobby welding skills on some real small work. In this video I give a bit of background on how the little door latch works and take a couple wacks at welding it up. Below the video are some useful links.

Link to my first Grandfathers clock video video

Link to my Multifunctional DIY rolling welding cart video

Links to oxygen acetylene flame arrestor sets in My Amazon Store
Western Enterprises Flash Arrestor set for tanks side
Western Enterprises Flashback Arrestor set for torch side

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This is a Mid 1970’s model 4802 Howard Miller grandfather clock “floor clock” that I’m going to service and get working again.
Clock movement imported from Germany.
I won the bid for the clock for $875.
I contacted Howard Miller and was informed the S/N matched a 1970’s 88″ tall 5 tubular weight driven floor clock.
My movement is a No. 190 Westminster 5 Tubular Chime Weight-driven Arabic numbered.

Link to my first video on this grandfather clock
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/01/10/howard-miller-grandfather-clock-part-1/

Link to my test Stand build and hammer refurbish video
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/03/13/grandfather-clock-test-stand-and-hammer-refurbish

Link to part 1 (Examine clock)
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/03/14/how-to-examine-clean-oil-and-setup-a-grandfather-clock-part-1-of-4/

Link to part 2a (Disassemble clock)
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/05/30/how-to-disassemble-a-grandfather-clock-part-2a-of-4/

Link to part 2b (Clean clock)
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/06/01/how-to-clean-a-grandfather-clock-part-2b-of-4/

Link to part 3 (Oil clock).
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/08/07/how-to-assemble-oil-and-grease-a-grandfather-clock-part-3-of-4

Link to part 4 (Setup clock).
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/11/02/how-to-setup-a-grandfather-clock-in-beat-and-regulation-to-keep-correct-time-part-4/

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This is my video review of the Star Wars Millennium Falcon Quadcopter by Air Hogs.
I got this for my birthday and have greatly enjoyed flying it about the house for about 2 months now.

The controller uses 6 AA’s (not included).
The controller can’t use rechargeable batteries “They say”! :(
The Falcon uses 3.7v LiPo battery which is not replaceable (included).

Link to teardown posting.
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/05/25/star-wars-millennium-falcon-quadcopter-teardown

Link to rebuild posting.
http://www.toddfun.com/2016/05/29/star-wars-millennium-falcon-quadcopter-rebuild

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Use this link (Thank You): Millennium Falcon Quadcopter

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