Quartz Pendulum Movement

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:10 pm     Post subject: Quartz Pendulum Movement

I need to purchase a quartz chiming pendulum movement for a schoolhouse clock. The problem is that I need to have the pendulum hook set back at least an inch or more from the face of the movement to provide the necessary clearance for the pendulum. Klockit used to sell a movevement (20 years ago) that had a deep setback but it is no longer available. Any suggestions?

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:37 pm     Post subject:

This is probably what you are looking for, check out M47 on page 11-68 of the PDF.

http://pmclocks.com/Acrobat/Movements.pdf

They have a couple others that may work for you as well.

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:50 pm     Post subject:

Actually, we used a long shaft movement on Klockit's older schoolhouse clock (last offered around the year 2001). We used a movement with a maximum dial thickness of 3/4", and made certain the pendulum set back was an additonal 1/2" (+) from the front of the movement. A quick spacer block to mount behind the dial board (and help support the movement), and we were in buisiness!