Recent Blogs
Pendulum Escapement Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Formula Explained
How a Pendulum Escapement works, with formulas, worked examples, and tradeoffs against verge and gravity escapements for clockmakers and restorers.
Pin-wheel Escapement Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, Formula and Uses
How the Pin-wheel Escapement works, with formulas, tolerances, and real clockmaking examples. Compare it to deadbeat and anchor escapements for tower clocks.
Beat-detaching Hook Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses in Clocks
Beat-detaching hook explained for clock restorers — how it isolates the pendulum from the escapement, why it matters, and how to set it correctly.
Antique Clock Escapement Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Calculator
How an Antique Clock Escapement works, with formulas, worked examples, and applications in longcase clocks, tower clocks, and restoration horology.
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.