How do I straighten a bent Pendulum ?

macabethiel · 01-05-2016, 18:34

Don't ask how but when moving our Grandfather Clock I managed to bend the Pendulum shaft.

I straightened it out a bit as best I could but it is bent and the Clock will not run as it has upset the dynamics.

The pendulum shaft is made of steel with brass bits at each end. I will take it to a clock maker when I can find a reliable one locally but not sure where to go as the last one I used in Derby has closed.

Anyone got ant tips as to how I could do it myself or know any goof repairers of old clocks within 20 miles of Derby ?

01-05-2016, 18:34	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	How do I straighten a bent Pendulum ? Don't ask how but when moving our Grandfather Clock I managed to bend the Pendulum shaft. I straightened it out a bit as best I could but it is bent and the Clock will not run as it has upset the dynamics. The pendulum shaft is made of steel with brass bits at each end. I will take it to a clock maker when I can find a reliable one locally but not sure where to go as the last one I used in Derby has closed. Anyone got ant tips as to how I could do it myself or know any goof repairers of old clocks within 20 miles of Derby ?