How Do You Adjust A Clock Pendulum?
That heirloom mantel clock or stately grandfather clock ticking in the corner really adds warmth to your home. But if your treasured clock doesn’t keep time, it becomes just another knicknack to gather dust. When your clock is off, follow these steps to adjust the pendulum. Set your clock to the correct time, using an accurate timepiece or your computer. Then make sure the clock is wound correctly, set on a level surface and ticking. Swing the pendulum gently to the left to get it started. Check your clock against an accurate timepiece 24 hours after completing Step 1. Note how many minutes slow or fast your clock is running. If it’s within one or two minutes of the correct time, you can stop here; most pendulum clocks aren’t designed to be more accurate than that. If your clock is running more than a few minutes fast or slow, proceed to Step 3. Stop your clock’s pendulum. Locate the rate nut, which is found just below the bob (the round weight at the lower end of the pendulum). Some p
