> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://clockworks.crisp.help/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Clock Pendulum Components Description ### Clock pendulum components description Altogether, this is a description of the [clock pendulum parts](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-pendulum-parts.html) and components. Please use this as a glossary for parts in a clock pendulum assembly. Knowing the correct terms for the various pendulum parts is helpful when ordering replacements. We are quite adept at deciphering descriptions of parts however, knowing the name is always something we welcome. ### The clock pendulum First, a [clock pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) includes the bottom [rating nut and threads](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads), the [pendulum bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob), and [top hook](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick). Additionally, these items are removable on wood stick [pendulums](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) only. [Lyre metal clock pendulums](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) do not have the ability to come apart. [![](https://www.clockworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/rna.pend_.wtr_.jpg =308xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) ### Click on the picture to shop Clock Pendulums on Clockworks.com ### Clock pendulum leader Second, a [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) is the part that the [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) hangs onto when it is on the clock. It then in turn hooks to the [suspension spring](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-suspension-spring-hanger) on the very top of the pendulum assembly. Naturally, pendulum [leaders](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) vary depending on the manufacturer of the clock movement and they can also vary in length, as well as style. Sometimes there can be more than one type of [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) for the same movement. There are also instances where [we custom](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-repair/mechanical-clock-movement-restoration.html) make [leaders](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) for customers. [![](https://www.clockworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/clock.leader.wtr_.jpg =351xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) ### Click on the picture to shop Clock Leaders on Clockworks.com ### Suspension spring description The clock pendulum [suspension spring](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-suspension-spring-hanger) is the short spring steel part on the very top of the pendulum assembly. Its purpose is to suspend the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) and pendulum in the air. Generally speaking, its steel, spring like strips, flex to let the pendulum swing back and forth with ease and momentum. [![](https://www.clockworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/susprings.jpg =373xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-suspension-spring-hanger) ### Click on the picture to shop Clock Suspension Springs on Clockworks.com ### Clock Pendulum Components Complete In summary, the clock pendulum components include the pendulum hanging on the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) and the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) hanging on the [suspension spring](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-suspension-spring-hanger). Put the complete pendulum assembly on the clock and it is ready to go. The next step is to put the clock in beat and run the clock to see how the time keeping is. [![](https://www.clockworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wood.stick_.pendulum.rating.nut_.wtr_.jpg =347xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-assembly) ### Click on the picture to shop Clock Rating Assembly on Clockworks.com *The content of this website is copyright by [Clockworks Inc.](https://www.facebook.com/ClockworksUSA)