How do you balance a clock?

Balancing a pendulum clock Give the pendulum a slight sideways push to start it swinging. Listen to the tick –tock. The tick and the tock should sound evenly spaced, if so the clock is said to be “in beat” or balanced.

Why won’t My grandfather clock stay running?

Your clock needs to have an even “tick”. If the tick sounds comparable to a guy walking with a limp, it won’t run. The pendulum needs to travel an EVEN distance after each tick. If it doesn’t, it will stop.

What is the crutch on a grandfather clock?

The crutch is the thin brass rod that connects the escapement to the pendulum. It extends from the upper part of the clock movement down along the pendulum suspension rod and loops once around the suspension rod at its bottom point. Bend the crutch rod while supporting it with the other hand.

How do you fix a grandfather clock that chimes the wrong hour?

There is a simple fix for this issue if your grandfather clock is striking the wrong hour.

1. When your grandfather clock strikes the next hour, count the number of strikes.
2. Move only the shorter hour hand to the number on the dial that you just counted when the clock chimed.

How do I reset my grandfather clock after moving?

Rotate the minute hand counterclockwise to avoid playing the melody. Most grandfather clocks play a melody and chime on the hour. In order to set the time without playing the melody, move the minute hand counterclockwise. Winding the minute hand 1 full rotation counterclockwise will set the clock back by 1 hour.

How do you set the beat of a grandfather clock?

Setting the beat of a grandfather clock is done the same way. Listen to the tick tock and change the clock leveling to to the left or right until an even tick tock is heard. You also may remove the pendulum and move the crutch with your finger to the left or right until the proper tick tock is reached.

Why does my grandfather clock stop when I Wind It?

If the clock has not been cleaned and oiled properly it might stop in a shorter period of time. It is probably not out of beat, but just lost the motion needed for it to continue. Next time after you wind the grandfather clock, give the pendulum a little extra push in the direction it was already moving to restore the motion lost while winding.

Can a grandfather clock movement be fixed?

The tips below can help you fix the faulty movement of your grandfather clock. Weights control the grandfather clock movements. A weight provides the power required for the time and chime of the clock to function.

How do you test a grandfather clock with a pendulum?

3) Start the pendulum swinging with a mild push of the hand and make sure your pendulum is swinging freely and not touching the chime rods or weights. 4) Listen to the ticking of the grandfather clock to make sure you are hearing a very even “tick-tock”. Even space between the tick and the tock.