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Club-Tooth Escapement

by syvwlch

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So far, I have been using an ideal Graham escapement with a ratchet wheel. They are simple to tune and to draw, and still in use in grandfather clocks today.

The issue is that with those sharp teeth, they are not that easy to print, and since proper function depends on the radius including tooth length... they are not the best choice for a printable clock.

The club-tooth escapement does not have this problem, and while it is harder to tune, it also offers more flexibility because the escap

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