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Information about clock parts. The movement, dial, hands and (in some cases) a pendulum are the basic parts of a clock. Consult prices and places about clock parts.
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Clock Parts
The power, supplied by a falling weight, later by a coiled spring; the escapement, a periodic repetitive action that allows the
power to escape in small bursts rather than drain away all at once; the going train, a set of interlocking gear wheels
that controls the speed of rotation of the wheels connected between the power supply and the indicators (such as dials,
hands, and bells) are the four key elements about clock parts, common to all clocks in subsequent centuries, at least
up to the digital age. In other hand, most digital clocks are content of an LCD or LED display, cathode ray tubes, nixie tubes
and integrated circuit boards.
Common clock parts
Clock movements: The movement is the mechanism of the clock. It consists of a power source that moves the movement; a regulator for controlling the movement
to give accuracy and a striking mechanism. Most clocks have a plated movement; the mechanism is set between two vertical
plates at the front and back. In some clocks, such as lantern clocks, the movement is "posted", two horizontal frames or
plates are separated by four vertical posts. Price range under 1 to 4 US dollars.
Clock hands: Used to point the time on analog types of clocks. The earliest hands on lantern clocks took the form of an arrowhead,
with an oval center or boss, and a long tail. The ears of the arrowhead evolved into loops, the boss became round and
the tail shortened. Price of a set of clock hands is up to US$ 1.00.
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Clock parts
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Clock pendulum
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The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 Clockparts
- The world leader on clock items. For over 20 years has been a leading supplier on clock parts to clock manufacturers all over the world. Buy on-line, International shipping services. cart.clockparts.com
Klockit
- Clock parts and clock movements supplier for over 30 years. Klockit has made a commitment to supplying the clockmaker with everything needed to build a beautiful heirloom quality clock or to repair a treasured keepsake. On-line orders, shipping services worldwide. www.klockit.com
Clock dials: Engraved metal was the preferred material from the 18th century. Such dials were often decorated with
applied spandrels and a separate chapter ring. Painted metal dials were often of tin. Being relatively cheap, they are
typical of provincial clocks. These dials were popular between about 1780 and the early decades of the 19th century,
largely replacing engraved metal. An alternative to paint was enamel. In current times the dial could has many types of forms,
animals are a selected preference for clock designers. Price range is up to US$ 150.00
Pendulum: Some clocks also have a pendulum that swings according to the clock working. In most wall clocks that
use a pendulum, the pendulum swings once per second. In small cuckoo clocks the pendulum might swing twice a second. In
large grandfather clocks, the pendulum swings once every two seconds. Price range: US$20.00 - US$150.00
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Quartz clock parts
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Clock movement parts
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Antique clock hands
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