Where did I buy a Seth Thomas pendulum pendulum?
I bought a Seth Thomas No 2 regulator at the Regional NAWCC Convention in York back in November. I have refurbished the case, cleaned and oiled the movement, and put the clock into operation as of this week.
How is the speed of a pendulum determined?
The speed at which a pendulum swings is dependent on the position of a weight in the pendulum and the length of a pendulum shaft. Seth Thomas was an American clockmaker who produced tall, mantle and other types of clocks.
Are there any ruts in the pendulum pendulum?
Yes, the ruts in the pallets are a concern, but you have a fair amount of overswing so the clock should run and be fairly stable. It is your own clock and you know that the ruts will need to be dealt with someday, but I would be tempted to leave it alone unless it gets worse.
Where does the pendulum swing on the beat indicator?
Most of what I see on Youtube shows the pendulum swinging between the roman number “II”s on the beat indicator. Mine swings between the “I”s. I have checked the bushings…there is one that could possibly be bushed, but the wheels flow very freely when not engaged with the crutch. I have changed out pendulum rods (I have an extra)…no help there.
I bought a Seth Thomas No 2 regulator at the Regional NAWCC Convention in York back in November. I have refurbished the case, cleaned and oiled the movement, and put the clock into operation as of this week.
The speed at which a pendulum swings is dependent on the position of a weight in the pendulum and the length of a pendulum shaft. Seth Thomas was an American clockmaker who produced tall, mantle and other types of clocks.
Yes, the ruts in the pallets are a concern, but you have a fair amount of overswing so the clock should run and be fairly stable. It is your own clock and you know that the ruts will need to be dealt with someday, but I would be tempted to leave it alone unless it gets worse.
How often do you change the pendulum on a clock?
Repeat this until the clock runs a little fast and then adjust the bob down the thread until it keeps time. The only disadvantage with this method is that it may require for the pendulum to be shortened as many as six times or more, rather than once or twice using one or more calculation methods.
