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 internal moving parts …

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.

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 (weight) of a …

Jul 28, 2025 · I'm wondering if my pendulum is too large for this movement. Any ideas what a typical pendulum bob should weigh for a clock like this? Is a 12 lb weight sufficient to drive a correctly sized …

Jul 16, 2009 · One of my educational clocks is an early 20th century Junghans. This is a pendulum clock with a five tone strike mechanism. The pendulum suspension (assuming I have the term correct) …

Nov 17, 2024 · I interpreted your word "stem" equating to 'pendulum hanger post', 'suspension spring post', 'suspension cock', etc. Shorten it about 1", or whatever it takes to give you the maximum …

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 right, it will …

May 25, 2015 · I have had a Hermle 451-050 H/94 movement running fine for approximately 5 years now. A couple of years ago, I found the exact same movement at a fantastic deal and purchased it …

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 faster.

Dec 15, 2023 · I know about the things you mention re what the pendulum swing has to do. Here is a response I made to another member re the problem with the bracket that holds the movement and …