
Pendulum does not keep swinging - NAWCC Forums
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 …
HOW A PENDULUM CLOCK WORKS - NAWCC Forums
Jan 21, 2015 · The pendulum hangs from a flat suspension spring, and swings freely. But the rod or leader of the pendulum passes loosely through a loop in the end of the crutch.
1.5V Electric Pendulum - NAWCC Forums
Oct 28, 2025 · Hello Does anybody have advice on how to make a good switch for a 1.5V electric pendulum? The images below will give you an idea what I'm talking about. I have tried various …
Catalog of 400 Day Torsion Clock Pendulums - NAWCC Forums
Sep 6, 2021 · Latest update: Nov 3, 2025 This article is intended to provide a catalog of 400 day clock pendulums to fill in some of the omissions in the Horolovar Repair Guide and other …
ALL ABOUT PENDULUMS | NAWCC Forums
Jul 9, 2013 · A basic pendulum consists of a weighted bob, and a stick, hanging from some suspension point. The pendulum is the whole thing, because when we talk about "the mass …
Pendulum weight - NAWCC Forums
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 …
Pendulum fails to keep swinging - NAWCC Forums
Jul 30, 2024 · Hi, I have a Kienzle Grandmother clock circa 1920. The problem I have is that once I start the pendulum swinging it will only work for around 5 minutes. Also there are three …
fast/slow dial on mantel clock | NAWCC Forums
Dec 15, 2012 · I am trying to get my Ingraham Adrian mantel clock that I got back from the clock repairman to keep accurate time. I have been adjusting the nut on the pendulum bob. I figure I …
Beat Setting 101 - NAWCC Forums
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 …
Pendulum Length - How to Measure - NAWCC Forums
May 30, 2022 · A picture of the proposed pendulum would make it easier to recommend how best to proceed with shortening. To determine how much to shorten, I would bring the bob all the …