First of I'm not exactly building a clock, I'm working on a piece that involves a pendulum and escapement, so I thought this would be the place to pose my...
There is a book available by John Wildining I believe on constructing Gaileos (sorry about the spelling)escapement which may be of assistance. Regards Steve...
Very fine work John and some novel ideas in the design, I am feeling rather guilty that I have done very little to my own project for the past few months but...
Hi clock makers i thought that you might be interested in an article that was published in April issue of Horological Journal UK. Using a woodworkers router...
Dear members Whilst I am not a prude, I believe some of the posts recently are offensive to some, and not related to horology. I am going to make this a closed...
Good for you, Steve. My wife and I commend you for this action. Too bad that it has to come down to this though, but seems nothing is sacred any more. Dan...
Thanks for the support Dan. If any members know of others who are interested in horology and are cheesed off with the spate of "off subject" messages that seem...
I have an Franz Hermle movement # 451-053 It has a drop of 85 cm and was made in 1975. This movement has the older style escape wheel with 38 teeth instead of...
Hello, I am trying to locate a New Haven Automobile clock from the 1920's and 1930's. It is of the Moderne style. It is about 3 1/2" wide and 2 3/4" tall. It...
I've an electric Westclox which resembles the dimensions you indicate. The handset is at the 6 o'clock position. I've uploaded pictures of it to the Photo...
Thanks, But the clock I am looking for is much older than that one. I have uploaded a picture and put it in the same "photo album" as your pictures. If you...
Hi Members I am thinking about making a large depthing tool of the traditional type, as at present I only have a small watchmakers set and the beam type as per...
i have be a 1865 ithica farmers callenfer clock in mint original condition it runs a little fast and i can"t slow it down as i can not lower the pendulum bob ...
I have been looking for someone who repairs the old wooden gear grandfather clocks. I have a wooden gear clock which has some of the parts for the strike and...
... Are you sure that you have the correct pendulum? Have you tried a different pendulum, in which most of the weight is concentrated near the bottom of the...
-You might try Don Bruno at http://www.clockcollecting.com/bruno/index.htm Good luck, Jeff Schierenbeck www.wooden-gear-clocks.com ... From: chpierce To:...
Hi, Paul. There are several websites that offer wooden clock plans and/or kits. Here are a few, including my site (Wooden-Gear-Clocks.com). Good luck! ...
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can someone point me to detail design information for a grasshopper escapement? (my libraries have been no help and i can't find the books "the Lost Science of...
Both of the books you mention have some details about the grasshopper escapement, probably enough to be able to help you construct one. Both books are...
I think either Bill Smith or John Wilding have put out a book on a skeleton clock which uses this style of escapement. This may convertable to the project you...
Hi, Mark. The quick answer is that deadbeat escapements experience no recoil when the escape wheel teeth impact the pallets. I'd be happy to provide you with...
