Info on do it yourself grandfather clocks
* A pendulum clock must stand on a level surface. This is basic but it is crucial.
When setting the grandfather clock adjacent to the wall you may see that the surfacing or carpet is not uniform. Or perhaps the floor itself is at a different height where it meets the wall.
If the case tilts towards one side you must necessarily even it out.
* Grandfather Clock Pendulums have identifiable front and reverse sides. The pendulum face in most cases is the the flat highly polished side.
The pendulum of the clock swing freely without coming into contact with any side of the case. Should it collide with the walls it could be that the case does not stand erect.
* The group of weights that drive the mechanism should be free of obstructions. They should not be touching the pendulum or the clock casing as they descend.
* When you get the pendulum going listen carefully for a steady ticking sound. The tick tocks should be regular and evenly spaced.
If it is not even it might be because the case stands on an uneven surface. Experiment a bit and make required changes.
* When you change the time avoid moving the grandfather clock hands towards the back more than a few minutes. Do not ever move the hands rearwards by the twelve o clock mark.
You are safe in moving the hands of the clock forward. When turning them past the mid day mark pause till your antique clock is through with sounding the hour chime before you continue.
* If your clock runs fast or slow decrease or increase the linear dimensions of the pendulum.
Increase the length to cut back on the speed. Decrease the length of the pendulum to to quicken the pace.
If you find it difficult to set up the clock ask the dealer to install it. Relish the air of gracefulness the clock bestows to your living room!
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