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lever escapement vs detent escapement "Click" to Login or Register 
Charles McPherren
posted September 05, 2015 17:46
what is the difference in lever escapement and detent escapement? how do I tell which one I have. thanks for information.


Charlie
 
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William D. White
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posted September 05, 2015 20:00
Charlie,

This video illistrates the technical differences between the 2 escapement types. HERE

William
 
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Robert McClelland
posted September 05, 2015 21:07
A description of the two escapements (and many more) can be found by Googling escapement and opening the Wikipedia article.
 
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Dr. Debbie Irvine
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posted September 06, 2015 09:38

Charles,

Using our "Find or Search" feature and typing in the words brings up the following…

Detent Escapement

Jules Jungersen Detent

While the words "lever escapement" currently brings up 211 results.

Hope that additional information helps,

Debbie

Smile

 
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Tim Mathes
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posted September 07, 2015 02:15
GOOD STUFF!
 
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Charles McPherren
posted September 08, 2015 21:07
many thanks to all for the information.


Charlie
 
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Dr. Debbie Irvine
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posted September 09, 2015 08:05

You are welcome! Smile
 
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