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Andrew Read 1	15/11/2017 21:09:17
14 forum posts 5 photos	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
roy entwistle	15/11/2017 22:01:04
1716 forum posts	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
Bob Stevenson	15/11/2017 22:20:34
579 forum posts 7 photos	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.
Andrew Read 1	17/11/2017 11:28:02
14 forum posts 5 photos	Thanks for the help and will look at the suggestions you have made
peter ravenscroft	17/11/2017 18:09:32
100 forum posts 3 photos	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 peter

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