Oct 2, 2024 · Over the years I've had lots of HM grandfather clocks, all with the large heavy lyre pendulums. At least half of them have had wobbly pendulums. I used to easily fix wobble by …

Jan 22, 2025 · The taper pin is a bit too thick. It is pushing the suspensions spring off to the left. I would further add the pendulum hanger is a bit loose (post #13 first photo). Tighten that up a …

Jan 6, 2025 · The pendulum might seem ok, but , it has a wobble in the swing and I have moved it up significantly to try to keep time. I think over time the wobble might cause problems, that is …

Jan 27, 2025 · You cannot set the beat by ear without the pendulum bob being in place, or if the pendulum is just swinging from being pushed (clock is not really running on its own). Try …

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 …

Nov 26, 2024 · I moved it to a different house and leveled it. The suspension spring for the pendulum was broken and replaced (5/16” x 11/16”). The problem is the clock will only run a …

Oct 4, 2007 · On a "simple pendulum" setup this would cause the pendulum's period of swing to lengthen (slow down). Mercury compensating pendulums contain one or more glass or metal …

Jul 18, 2021 · This apparently is such a basic question that the board's search function won't deign to help me, but what is the significance of the "R=A" seen on some wall clock pendulums?

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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · The pendulum refuses to swing properly. I noticed the "beat" wasn't correct so I referred to several of the website's remedies to get it right. My issue was identifying the friction …