Notes on build yourself grandfather clocks
* Grandfather clocks should always stand on a plane horizontal surface. This sounds elementary but it is critical for its functioning.
When setting it besides the wall you may see that the floor cover thickness is irregular. Or it may be that the flooring is non uniform at the location where it meets the wall.
If the clock leans towards one direction or the other you must get it standing straight.
* Pendulums have distinct front and back sides. The front end in most cases is the the flat side.
The longcase clock pendulum must remain clear of the sides of the case. If it comes into contact with the case maybe it means that the case leans away from vertical.
* The set of weights that supply the clock with power should stand clear of the pendulum and walls. They should impinge on the pendulum or any part of the casing as they fall.
* When you start up the clock by swinging the pendulum check it out for a steady tick sound. The ticks should be regularly spaced.
If it is not steady it is possibly because the surface is not horizontal. Try creating a level surface and adjust as needed.
* When you modify the time do not move your clocks hands towards the back more than a few minutes. Do not ever move the clock hands back past the number twelve.
It is okay to shift the hands forwards. When turning them past the mid night mark hold back till your antique clock has finished sounding the hour before you proceed.
* If your clock gains or loses time vary the pendulums length.
Add to its length to cut down the speed. Shorten the length to to quicken the pace.
If you are having trouble setting up the antique clock get help from the dealer you bought it from. Bask In the atmosphere of gracefulness the grandfather clock contributes to your interiors!
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