Recent Blogs
Lantern-wheel Stops Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Geometry Formula and Diagram
Lantern-wheel Stops lock a pinion or count wheel after a set number of turns. See how clockmakers, odometers, and counters use them with diagrams and...
Two Escape-wheel Pallet Escapement (front): How It Works, Parts, Diagram & Formula Explained
Two Escape-wheel Pallet Escapement explained — how the front-mounted twin wheels share impulse, plus formulas, tolerances and worked examples for clockmakers.
Harrison Winding Device Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
Harrison's maintaining power winding device keeps a precision clock running while you wind it. Used in marine chronometers and longcase regulators since 1722.
Double Tri-toothed Pendulum Escapement Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Geometry & Uses Explained
How a Double Tri-toothed Pendulum Escapement works in precision regulators — geometry, impulse, tolerances, worked example and a clear diagnostic guide.
Power Escapement Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
Power escapement explained — how it meters energy release in clocks, indexing tables, and ammunition feeds, with formulas, tolerances, and a worked example.
Wheel Train Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Gear Ratio Formula, Parts, and Horology Uses
Wheel train mechanics explained — gear ratios, torque multiplication, and horology examples. Engineer-grade guide for clockmakers, watchmakers, and machine builders.
Escapement Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Types, and Uses in Clocks and Watches
Escapement explained — how the mechanism gates a clock's gear train, releases energy in measured ticks, and keeps pendulums and balance wheels swinging.