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 […]
CLOCK 241: Striking and Chiming Trains
This class focuses on the installation and setup of the chiming and striking mechanisms in clocks. This class is not currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class you […]
CLOCK 240: Clock Synchronization
Learn how to setup and adjust the synchronization systems on most modern clocks. This class is not currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class you may request it […]
CLOCK 236: Ratchet Assembly
A properly adjusted ratchet assembly is key to avoiding an explosive let-down of the power. Learn the proper terms for the parts, how to detect wear and damage, and what […]
CLOCK 235: Lantern Pinions
An often neglected part of the gear, lantern pinions can develop severe wear which will cause the movement to fail. Learn how to clean, repair, and properly replace pinion wires […]








