Report on longcase clock plans
* Longcase clocks must always be on a flat surface. This appears to be very elementary but it is critical for its functioning.
When adjusting it to stand adjacent to the wall you may realize that the floor covering or rug thickness is not uniform. Or maybe the the floor is not even where it meets the wall.
If the case lists to one side and is not vertical you must make up for it.
* Longcase Clock Pendulums have different front and back sides. The front is in most cases the the flat face.
The grandfather clock pendulum remain free of the sides of the case. Should it touch the case it may mean that the clock does not stand vertical.
* The group of weights that power the clock should stand clear of the pendulum and walls. They should not come into contact with the pendulum or the clock walls as they drop.
* When you get the pendulum going listen for a constant ticking sound. The beat should be occuring regularly.
If the ticking sound is irregular it is probably because the case tilts to one side. Try to straighten it out and make changes as necessary.
* When setting the time avoid shifting your clocks hands backwards more than a few minutes. Do not ever shift the hands back past the number twelve.
It is alright to run the hands forward. When shifting across the mid night mark wait until your clock is done with sounding the hour chime before you proceed further.
* If your longcase clock runs slow or fast shift the pendulums length.
Increment the length to slow down the clock. Reduce the pendulum length to make the clock go faster.
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