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Building Wildings Tower Clock
raynerd:
A little more progress and finally a swinging pendulum!
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raynerd:
A bit more progress if anyone is interested! Finally running now…. :mmr:
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BillTodd:
I know nothing about clock escapements but to me the angle on the end of the pallet, drive face, should be as close to square as possible to keep the drive push as small as possible (only just enough to keep the pendulum swinging , which is the idea behind the dead beat escapement) .
raynerd:
--- Quote from: BillTodd on January 02, 2025, 05:00:14 AM ---I know nothing about clock escapements but to me the angle on the end of the pallet, drive face, should be as close to square as possible to keep the drive push as small as possible (only just enough to keep the pendulum swinging , which is the idea behind the dead beat escapement) .
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Thanks for the reply Bill. This is similar what some of the experienced clock makers are saying on the NAWCC forum which I’m also posting on. I’m just following the plans by Wilding and what is frustrating me is that the pallets and pallet frame are to plan. I’ve checked and checked again unless I’m making some monumental error that I’m missing. Too many people are suggesting this, not to be right. I’m just worried about moving away from the plans. I’ll keep looking at it and try and figure it out. My other issue is that I don’t really want to be just randomly taking angle off the end pallet without knowing a bit of theory to backup what I’m trying to achieve. Thanks again Bill!
BillTodd:
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