Jan 28, 2018 · Remember the clock movement powers the pendulum, the pendulum does not power the clock. The fact that the clock runs with the pendulum off indicates that all the …

Aug 28, 2015 · Hi guys! I made a thread about my Ansonia Iron mantel clock in the General section. It runs and chimes great! But ran very fast. I have adjusted the pendulum bob as low …

May 28, 2021 · Is there a specification for the pendulum weight of mantel clocks? I can't find anything in a search of the forums. I've accumulated weights ranging from < 2 oz to more than …

Nov 21, 2011 · The pendulum passes back and forth across the beat-center in its progression from tick to tock and back. The clock is in beat when the beat-center is perfectly vertical: tick …

Feb 20, 2019 · However, the pendulum does swing in a diagonal back to front motion rather than just side to side. If you’re looking at the clock face and start the pendulum by moving it to the …

Sep 30, 2017 · If the pendulum won't hang straight, or wobbles, check and try to straighten the pendulum's suspension spring. If it's kinked, replace it. And pay close attention to where the …

The action in which the escape wheel transfers energy into the pendulum by exerting force on the appropriate pallet face. For most designs, this is 2 degrees. If the pendulum is heavy, it will be …

May 7, 2016 · This is my first mantel clock. We bought it missing the pendulum bob. My question is, do I just need a bob (the ones I see have a loop for a hook, not this) or do I need the entire …

Jul 25, 2005 · I was about to recommend the typical Ingraham mantel clock pendulum until I read the following - "The movement used is our heavy brass pendulum movement, which is well …

Feb 3, 2013 · Without a pendulum and escapement, the works will speed. A pendulum of a certain length will regulate the mechanism with a shorter pendulum allowing the mechanism to move …