All done for now

As the summer comes to a close, I look back at all the work I have done. Many projects were not documented just because I failed to bring a camera as often as I would have liked.  For the first time in years casement windows and french doors were scraped of paint and opened up, allowing the house to breath with fresh air and one can now hear the rhythmic ticking of the home's 1883 clock tower, now back in working order.

The Clock Tower

One of many things that sets this house apart is its exterior clock tower. For decades the clock did not run and no one knew the reason. I was curious to see the 1883 weight driven clock movement, a very high quality one built in Philadelphia. After some dusting I tried winding the clock. It took many adjustments to the pendulum, but soon enough the clock was running once again. Though its westminister chimes no longer work due to heavy rust, the clock keeps precise time.

Black Forest Shelf

This old wood shelf sat on the floor of a staircase closet. It was carved out of one piece of wood in Germany's black forest region. Besides being covered by a think grime, the shelf was also missing some wooden details. After an intensive cleaning and oil polish, it came up just great.

Before

After