John wildings great wheel skeleton clock

John wildings great wheel skeleton clock

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15 November 2017 at 21:09 #3777
Andrew Read 1
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15 November 2017 at 21:09 #327387
Andrew Read 1
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hi

I'm in the process of completing the great wheel skeleton clock by John Wilding, the clock runs for 48 hours plus but then stops, I've looked at the pivots and gear meshing and all looks good. I'm going to make a new escapement in the hope that that may be the issue

Would appreciate any thoughts please
15 November 2017 at 22:01 #327393
roy entwistle
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How much looseness is there in the pivots. they shouldn't be too tight. If it runs for 48 hours it shouldn't be too bad .

Check the great wheel teeth and the centre pinion when it stops

Roy
15 November 2017 at 22:20 #327397
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When you hold the clock flat on it's back you should hear a distinct 'click' when you turn it over, which will be the arbours dropping back with their endshake…… Also, be aware that the pendulum on that clock is suspended on silk thread….this is vital that it actually is silk as the effeiciency of the silk is much greater than other thread materials.
17 November 2017 at 11:28 #327626
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Thanks for the help and will look at the suggestions you have made
17 November 2017 at 18:09 #327687
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have you seen the series on you tube about building the great wheel clock it is in about 24 parts good viewing

search for clickspring it may help you as it is very detailed

regrads

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