
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.
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 (weight) of a …
Compound pendulum with knife edge suspension - NAWCC Forums
Mar 29, 2024 · If you do a knife edge suspension be sure to incorporate some way to capture the anchor arbor so that if someone lifts the pendulum with the weights still attached the anchor cant be lifted off …
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 internal moving parts …
Problems with pendulum suspension and rotation - NAWCC Forums
Feb 11, 2025 · Hello I'm new to fixing clocks. I have this clock, Reguladora, apparently it looks good, I lubricated it but without the pendulum it doesn't rotate, I have others and they rotate, I thought about …
What size weights and pendulum do I need for my cuckoo clock?
May 27, 2025 · The pendulum I would choose is a 1.5" wide "chalet" style readily available from clock parts vendors. Start with a 7" stick (typical length from vendor) and adjust/shorten as necessary to …
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 and tock …
Cuckoo pendulum keeps stopping - NAWCC Forums
Nov 2, 2022 · Have a Schneider cuckoo clock, just bought it used, looks very nice & not too old, having a problem with the pendulum, it keeps stopping & only swings for up to about 3 minutes. I loosened …
ABOUT CONICAL PENDULUMS conical pendulum isnʼt a pendulum shaped like a cone. Itʼs a weight on the end of a string thatʼs swung in a circle from a suspension point so the string describes a conical …
Clock Repair - NAWCC Forums
Apr 29, 2026 · Clock movement repair techniques and troubleshooting problem area.==> PLEASE POST PHOTOS WHEN ASKING QUESTIONS - We need to see what you're seeing! Clock Hints & …