Of course the larger the bob, the longer it will be beyond that CM stamp measurement. Your One Stop Clock Shop. Its time to swap it out. Pendulum leader for older Kieninger, Jauch, Urgos clock movements. It is not the length of the pendulum itself. BLANK BRASS LEADER(0561 000115) Hard, flat brass piece for making your own pendulum leader. However this is not the case so close is good enough. Cutting the pendulum is the last resort. It may or may not need a new top hook for the pendulum. Therefore, this can be eliminated from the choices if a conversion is not being done. ART NOUVEAU PENDULUM FOR GERMAN WALL CLOCK. SKU: CP36. Failure to do so will result in the clock not keeping proper time. Box 12700 Scottsdale, AZ 85267 U.S.A. Orders: 1-800-552-1520 1-480-483-3711 Fax: 1-800-552-1522 1-480-483-6116 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (MST) Monday through Friday Pre-Owned. Choose from a large selection of Clock Pendulum Accessories. Timing a mechanical pendulum clock is all about the overall pendulum length. Second, a leader is the part that the pendulum hangs onto when it is installed on the clock. It has a double hook top that will mount to the suspension spring. In fact, most of the top hooks here fit German post WW2 mechanical pendulum clocks. PENDULUM LEADER TYPE A (0561 013415) Easily shortened or modified. The first step to replace a lost leader is to visually match one to the old leader. It has to come right off the back of the clockworks. A mechanical clock is easy to time providing the correct pendulum. Second step, is to take this CM length and divide it by 2.54 to get the inch equivalent. After knowing the manufacturer, match the information to a leader shown on this page. The overall pendulum length is stamped on the back plate of the clock movement with a CM number. VIEW. If the bob is larger or heavier, the length would be longer than what is stamped. Again, this can get a bit tricky. Leave us a comment, or start a discussion. Moreover, some movements do not have an indication of the pendulum length on the back plate. If this fails or you don't wish to have a clock case crooked on your wall, you may take off the pendulum and slightly move the pendulum leader from left to right or right to left until it almost or starts moving back and forth on it's own. A Hermle floor or wall clock will always take leader D or G. leader E is for a low bridge to a high bridge conversion on a Hermle grandmother clock. Generally speaking, let's say that the movement has no CM stamp on the movement and only shows the Urgos number UW32319. Look to see if the leader needs a double hook or a hole top in order for it to mount to the suspension spring. Sometimes all it takes is a leader that is a bit longer or shorter to correct an issue. These are all important factors to consider when replacing the leader. Universal Brass Antique Grandfather Winding Clock Key Odd This can get a bit confusing for some people. Clock Pendulum Leaders - Replacing a Leader - Clockworks November 2020 Mechanical Clock Pendulum Leaders Assorted leaders for post 1950 mechanical pendulum clocks of German origin. Pendulum Leader 7 1/8" measures 7 1/8" long. At the bottom of the bob is some adjustment threads and a nut. First, identify the movement manufacturer. £14.42. First, a clock pendulum includes the bottom rating nut and threads, the pendulum bob, and top hook. Price: $8.95 Generic Pendulum Leader - 4-1/4" Long. Pendulum leader. Steel. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. For me and you to go into all this and solve these issues is the dead horse scene. The next choice is leader F which is for mantle clocks. Most mechanical German made clock movements are easy to figure out the pendulum length. Because there is so much room for adjustment, this measurement does not have to be exact. If all else fails, a different leader length may need to be purchased. However, this is not common. C $25.31 shipping. Pendulum Leader Brass Length 163mm - CP2163. Various clock retailers may have have their name stamped onto it, but the numbers are always true to the manufacturer. What is the required mount style for the pendulum to hang on the clock? Please view these information tabs to learn more about replacing clock pendulum parts. The clock pendulum suspension spring is the short spring steel part on the very top of the pendulum assembly. The timing of a clock is determined by the length of the pendulum and the weight of the pendulum bob. The overall pendulum length is stamped on the back plate of the clock movement with a CM number. If the pendulum is too long, the clock will run slow. Read more about Pendulum Leader Brass Length 108mm - CP36. It then in turn hooks to the suspension spring on the very top of the pendulum assembly. It is possible to shorten or lengthen the pendulum leader to put the clock in time range with some solder if needed. This is done by turning the rating nut below the bob. However its no longer made. The correct leader is just one part of the whole process. Mechanical pendulum clock leaders for post 1950 movements. I ordered an A2 suspension spring and will that make it run again properly. On the other hand, if the pendulum is too short the clock will run too fast. 5mm wide, 1mm thick. Please feel free to send an email with any questions. NEW pendulum leader/hanger for a cuckoo clock movement. Hermle Clock Movement Pendulum Suspension Bridge (Lot K1730) C $12.79. To turn the nut one way raises the bob and the other lowers it. To clarify, CM stands for centimeter and PL stands for pendulum length. 0 bids Ending Wednesday at 14:22 EST 2d 17h. PMH-025. These types of clocks are usually antiques, or of Asian origin, and information such as pendulum length is simply not available. It is not the length of the pendulum itself. C $47.10. If the leader does not match up to any of the ones listed, please email us. Lyre metal clock pendulums do not have the ability to come apart. Super high amount of views. Price: $9.00. Additionally, leader F and leader G are interchangeable. There are some top hooks that are for or can be used on antique clocks also. This will include the suspension spring, the leader and also the pendulum itself. The next step is to put the clock in beat and run the clock to see how the time keeping is. Both ways are based on the smallest bob diameter bob. ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER CLOCK PENDULUM LEADER for project. Not all leaders have variable lengths and the ones that do are for Hermle and Kieninger clock movements only. A picture is always helpful. On the other hand, if the pendulum is too short the clock will run too fast. Grandfather clocks by Kieninger take the 7 inch leader. If the leader is missing, however, there are some more steps to figure out what the leader length should be. Let us show you where it's at. No matter what situation it is we can surely find a solution. Check the top of the pendulum leader and if there is a double hook on the end it will be style A required for the clock. I adjusted the beat a couple of times and it still won’t run with the single strip suspension spring. Pictures are always good to send so we can see what exists now. The variable length options enables the leader alone swapped out instead of a complete pendulum when there are timing issues.