How to Fix an Alarm Clock with Brake Cleaner!! A Trick to get a Vintage Travel Clock Ticking Again!
Jul 18, 2026
Now this isn't the recommended way to repair or service a clock - but it is a way to get your old alarm clock ticking again with no specialised tools nor detailed repair knowledge of clocks! It's a great option to save a low value clock from going to landfill because it is too expensive to have it professionally repaired or serviced.
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AI GeneratedChris the Automotive Cycler demonstrates a practical \"hack\" to revive a vintage 1950s West Clocks travel alarm. By using household solvents and basic lubricants to remove decades of gummed-up oil, he restores the clock's movement without the need for professional horological tools, providing an accessible way to save vintage timepieces from landfills.