An in-depth study of a typical Ingraham mantel movement. Topics covered will be; disassembly and reassembly, common problems, movement layout, and escapement adjustments. This class is not currently scheduled. If […]
CLOCK 255: The Floating Balance
This class will cover the servicing of the early-style Hermle floating balance escapement. Topics will include replacing the balance wire and all adjustments necessary for the proper function of the […]
CLOCK 256: Servicing the Platform Escapement
Learn how to properly handle, clean, and service platform escapements. This class is not currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class you may request it using the form […]
CLOCK 254: The Brocot escapement
This beautiful escapement has long been an indication of quality. See the proper procedure for replacing pallets and how this escapement is adjusted for flawless performance. Both steel and jeweled […]
CLOCK 253: The half-deadbeat escapement
As a blend of recoil and deadbeat escapements, this type of escapement is often troublesome and difficult to adjust. Learn how to identify it, remove wear, calculate lift angles, and […]
CLOCK 252: The deadbeat escapement
This will be an in-depth discussion of the Graham, the most common style of deadbeat escapement. Other forms of deadbeat escapements will be shown for comparison but the focus of […]
CLOCK 251: The recoil escapement
This class will focus on the strip pallet type of recoil escapement commonly found in antique American movements. It will cover wear removal, compensating for wear, and the adjustments necessary […]
CLOCK 244: Rack & Snail Striking
Learn to repair and configure striking mechanisms with rack & snail mechanisms. This class is not currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class you may request it using […]
CLOCK 243: American Time & Strike Levers
Learn how the strike levers work together and the best way to adjust them for trouble-free performance. This class is not currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class […]
CLOCK 242: American Time & Strike Trains
The overall objective of this hands-on session is to be introduced to the American style, time and strike movement. These clocks are often the “bread-and-butter” of many shops. Following the […]
