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8/5/24
(AH) Alignment Hole Click Gear
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Steve asks Clayton: I've noticed on the Swing Time plans the notation "AH", which I hadn't seen on other plans I bought b...
12/29/23
Help! My Clock Runs too Slow (or too Fast)
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FOR A CLOCK THAT RUNS TOO SLOW ...(but also be sure to read over the section below on "For a clock that runs too fast"). If ...
9/13/23
Relative Seasonal Stability of Various Woods used for Pendulums
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Question from reader: How accurate is your Number Six Clock? My Number Six clock is quite accurate. It is usually nearly spot on, but some...
10/1/22
Graham Escapement with Pendulum Adjustments
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Builder Joe has a question about Graham escapements: I have another question regarding my pendulum slowly stopping. In your FAQ (on our web...
9/4/22
Pendulum Physics
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Clayton, In your written instructions for the Mantis clock you say to slow the time adjust the Bob up and to speed the clock turn the Bob ...
Daisy Dial Train Puzzle
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Dear Clayton, I have a small issue with the Daisy Dial Train on my Mantis. The hour hand consistently stops at about 4:00. It happens pr...
4/5/22
Excellent Mantis Build Video by Brian Gray!
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Brian Gray made this wonderful video of his build of the Mantis clock from cutting to assembly to fully working clock. He sent us this link...
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