I have acquired a new clock. It has a brocot escapement, which runs anti clockwise. The pallets(triangular metal) are set into the anchor in a triangular hole. One edge of each pallet is rounded so that the teeth of the escape wheel have a rounded surface to land on, at both entry and exit. My question is this. I want to clean and dress each pallet. Dont want to be too agressive on these surfaces. Maybe a ruby stone or very fine sandpaper?
I was also wondering if anyone is familiar with this clock movement. I would post photos but don't know how to do that yet. The markings on back plate are.....Gilbert Clock Co Winstead Conn USA Pat Apl Dec 23 1902.
Would love to hear from anybody. Would like to strip whole thing down to clean, bush where needed. But it looks a bit complex. Plans would be good if they exist. Otherwise, lots of photos by me when tearing it to pieces.
Look forward to hearing from anyone out there. Oh, forgot to mention, from Australia. Have good collection of American clocks, Ansonia, Waterbury and so on.
Regards, John Baker.