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BilliB clocks have
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35 punched & enlarged oil cups = punching hardens the brass plate and increases oil capacity promoting longer movement life. |
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Four jewels, on some movements = Jewels require very little lubrication and will hold closer tolerances. (jewels are not used on large gears as they would crack under stress) |
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Nine bronze bushings on some movements = bronze is stronger & harder than common alloys apart from steel but exceeds steel in corrosion resistance and ease of lubrication. (source Funk & Wagnalls) |
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Six bronze bushings strategically placed result in the gears moving against highly polished pinion steel in a bronze bushing is known as the best combination for minimising movement wear. (source Funk & Wagnalls) |
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Pivot inserts made of ball bearing steel = minimal movement wear |
Superior Sound and
Advantages
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Redesigned governor fan = even speed |
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Increased cylinder drum diameter = better cadence |
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Larger heavier hammer heads = hits the rods with more force |
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Increased hammer lift = Easier to adjust chime/strike hammers for fine-tuning. |
Servicability and
Advantages
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Marked alignment
indicators on stop gears |
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Easy to move
winding arbors |
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Re-usable
washers / c-clips |
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Cable where fitted is tested to as high as 80 pounds =offering strength and longevity |
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Power maintaining feature on some movements =continues to keep correct time, when clock is being wound up |
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Electronic friction testing = less friction longer movement life |
Cabinets
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Full Pediment Return = even finish aesthetically pleasing |
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Thickness of clock backs = adds strength whilst helping to prevent timber movement in modern heated homes. |
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End frame
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Dial surround frames = promotes sound quality whilst helping to prevent dust entering the movement |
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Quality Dial
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Door
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Quality
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Locks and Keys |
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In this section
Setting Up
Special Features
Troubleshooting
Why BilliB?
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