Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the gd-system-plugin domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114
Set Clock In Beat – National Clock Repair
Email Us at: NationalClockRepairs@gmail.com
National Clock Repair
Shipping Guaranteed

Set Clock In Beat

HOW TO SET A CUCKOO OR WALL CLOCK IN BEAT

After hanging your cuckoo clock or any wall clock on a strong nail, preferably in a stud, listen for the sound of the TICK-TOCK. The clock should have an even spaced TICK-TOCK. The concept of a correctly set up clock is addressed under, ADJUSTING MANUAL BEAT CLOCKS. Simply by moving the bottom of your clock to the left or right will change the sound of the beat. It is not important for your clock to be perfectly plumb, but more important the clock is in beat indicated by an evenly spaced TICK-TOCK. A TOCK-TICK sound is out of beat. Some clocks will not run if grossly out of beat.

If further adjustment is needed follow the instructions for ADJUSTING MANUAL BEAT CLOCKS.

ADJUSTING MANUAL BEAT CLOCKS

The normal operation for any pendulum clock with the pendulum swinging is an evenly spaced sound.

set_clock_in_beat_1

If this condition exists check the following:

  1. Is the clock plumb?
  2. Is the suspension spring twisted, bent or broken? If it is, it should be replaced.
  3. Are the hands caught or rubbing?
  4. Always make sure that the pendulum guide rides in the center of the verge tail slot, not touching front or back (see fig. 2).

After you have checked the above four and found them OK or fixed as necessary, you adjust the beat as follows:

  1. Remove the pendulum.
  2. Move the crutch to the left and right (see figure 2). The pendulum swing distance should be equal on both sides of the resistance point.
  3. Move the crutch (see figure 2) to the resistance point closest to the center line. At the top point apply additional pressure; this will force the crutch to slip and therefore the beat to change.
  4. Check for equal distance from center line. Repeat step three as necessary, this is a trial and error adjustment.
  5. Hang pendulum and listen to the TICK-TOCK. Repeat steps if necessary.
set_clock_in_beat_2

Figure 2

Ship Your Clock to Us!
Ship Your Clock for Expert Repairs!

Expert Shipping Instructions!

Grandfatherclock Service Calls
Grandfather Clock Service Calls

We make Grandfather Clock service calls!

Please CONTACT US!
Contact Us

Feel free to contact us any time at (215) 862-2415.

For further questions, we'd like to hear from you!
Further Questions?

We'd like to hear from you!

Important Links

People Say

Murray repaired 2 clocks for us. He did an EXCELLENT job. Explained how to keep my clocks running. Gave me new keys and pendulum. Excellent tutorial! Highly recommend!
Deborah Aronoff

Check out our reviews!