What happens when a music box is overwound?
What happens when a music box is overwound?
The extensive use of a music box and winding the main spring excessively will lead it to fail. This failure is caused because the music box mechanism gets jammed, and then, you are no longer able to enjoy its beautiful tunes.
Can old music boxes be repaired?
Cases can be repaired by any competent local woodworker. Because your music box is at heart a fine musical instrument, the integrity of the case is directly related to the volume.
How do you lubricate a music box?
Feed the bushings and moving parts a heavy weight clock oil like castor oil. Use a stem grease on the governor worm. WD40 and 3-in-1 oil are contraindicated: stay away from them. The pins on your cylinder will digest the notes more easily if you lubricate them, too.
What is the inside of a music box called?
the movement
The inside of the musical box is called the movement. Normally made of steel and where sound is being produced. Strips of protruding metal on the comb is called the teeth. The revolving part of the movement where the tunes are imprinted on using metal pins.
Can you use WD 40 on a music box?
Vendors I know swear by the use of WD-40 to clean porcelain or stoneware of dirt. Just spritz it on and let sit for some time, wash with warm water afterwards. My use of WD-40 has had mixed results, sometimes it helped at least somewhat, mostly it helped very little.
Why is my music box stuck?
Access the music box governor – The governor is the part of the mechanism that spins to even the song speed. Move the governor manually with your finger or cotton swab as it may just be a bit stuck. Doing this usually resolves the issue and restarts the music box.
How do hole punched music boxes work?
With a DIY music box, you create the song yourself by punching holes into a long strip of paper using a punch tool. When you feed the paper into the music box, it plays the notes that match the locations of the holes. This allows you to play nearly any song with a single music box.
Should you oil music boxes?
Lubrication. To ‘oil’ music mechanisms I use Alum-a-Lub exclusively, an aerosol that is a lubricant, cleaner and protection all in one. Never use an oil, as that may clog up the mechanism over time.