The verge is the wire from which the pendulum hangs.
How to fix a wall clock pendulum.
If dried oil is visible gently brush it away.
Too low causes the clock to run slow.
If no pendulum is attached your mantle clock may be regulated by a balance wheel which is operated by a spring.
Understanding the mechanics of your cherished time piece will help you fix problems that can occur without having to drag the clock to a repair specialist.
Shorten the pendulum by turning the screw mechanism to the right 1 2 turn.
Step 2 put on gloves and pull the batteries out with tweezers or tongs.
A pendulum too high causes the clock to run fast.
Dabbing a few drops of clean oil on the area then restarting the pendulum should get the clock running again.
Open the battery compartment with your fingertips and nails or use a screwdriver to open it.
Lengthen the pendulum by turning the screw mechanism to the left 1 2 turn.
Check your clock with a bubble level and find where it needs to be shimmed.
Dried oil and debris can clog and stop the clock mechanism.
Locate the adjustable weight or screw mechanism near the pendulum arm.
Bend the clock verge back into position with a set of needle nose pliers instead of shimming your out of beat clock.
Wind the spring as far as it will go.
Check to see if the spring is in working order.
Inspect the battery compartment for corrosion you will likely see a bloom of blue and white or green and white mold around the ends of a battery.