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WHY DOES MY GRANDFATHER CLOCK RUN FAST OR SLOW?
Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Why does a grandfather clock gain or lose time? This episode explains pendulum regulation, why a shorter effective pendulum...
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU PUT GRANDFATHER CLOCK WEIGHTS IN THE WRONG ORDER?
Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Putting grandfather clock weights in the wrong order can affect timekeeping, chiming, striking, and long-term wear. This episode explains...
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WIND A GRANDFATHER CLOCK?
Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com How often should you wind a grandfather clock? This episode explains why many traditional floor clocks follow a roughly...
CHAIN-DRIVEN VS. CABLE-DRIVEN GRANDFATHER CLOCKS: What’s the Difference?
Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Chain-driven and cable-driven grandfather clocks use different winding systems but the same basic source of power: raised weights and...
WHY DO GRANDFATHER CLOCK WEIGHTS HANG AT DIFFERENT HEIGHTS?
Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Why do the three weights in a grandfather clock often hang at different heights? This episode explains how the...
WESTMINSTER VS. WHITTINGTON VS. ST. MICHAEL: 3 Famous Clock Chimes Compared
Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Westminster, Whittington, and St. Michael are three famous chime melodies found on traditional grandfather clocks. This episode compares how...