> ## 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 Stick Assembly ### Stick pendulum assembly The unstained wooden stick [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) does not come assembled. This is the case so it can be stained, if so choose, and then put together. It can be left unstained, stained to match the clock case, or painted black. This is the most versatile style of all the [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html). The parts that make up the complete [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) are the [top hook](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick), the stick, the [rating assembly](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads), and the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob). The following information is about how to assemble these stick pendulum components. It also includes some basic tools for installation. As always, if there are questions don't hesitate to contact us. [![](https://www.clockworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wood.stick_.pendulum.wtr_-700x700.jpg =331xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) ### Click on the picture to shop Clock Pendulums on Clockworks.com [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/5/9/1/9591a3f915bf7800/rating-assembly_14tgyvt.jpg =496xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads) ### Click on the picture to shop Clock Rating Assembly on Clockworks.com ### Install the top hook A [top hook](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) is the part of the [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) that will hook onto the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader). A [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) is the hanger that holds the [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html) on the back of the movement. The tools needed to install the [top hook](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) are needle nose pliers, a punch and a small hammer. Fold over the tabs so they wrap around the wood stick. Tighten them down with the needle nose pliers. In other words, use the needle nose pliers to squeeze the tabs into the wood. Then use the punch and small [hammer](https://www.clockworks.com/product/nyon-and-brass-hammer-with-wooden-handle) to whack the tabs to embed them into the wood. This will make for a secure hold. The [top hook](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) goes on the end of the stick that doesn't have the pilot hole. Sometimes the [top hook](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) will already be installed when it is shipped. If this is the case skip this step and continue on with the assembly. [![](https://www.clockworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/tophooks.wtr_.jpg =339xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) ### Click on the picture to shop Top Hooks on Clockworks.com [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/5/9/1/9591a3f915bf7800/leaders_j5do2z.jpg =389xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) ### Click on the picture to shop Pendulum Leaders on Clockworks.com ### Rating assembly information The [rating assembly](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads) only includes the bottom threads and the nut. It is called a rating assembly because it is used to regulate the time by manipulating the beat rate. To speed up time, turn the nut on the bottom to raise the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob). Likewise, to slow down the time, turn the nut to lower the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob). [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/5/9/1/9591a3f915bf7800/bob_7721jk.jpg =269xauto)](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob) ### Click on the picture to shop Pendulum Bobs on Clockworks.com To install the [rating assembly](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads) assembly, push it into the stick where the pilot hole is located. Turn it to the right to thread it into the pilot hole. We have drilled the pilot hole to make installing the [rating assembly](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads) nut assembly easier. Leave the nut off of the threads. This will allow it to go through the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob) smoother. Additionally, a cordless drill can be used to drive it into the wood stick on low speed. Be careful not to go fast when doing this or the stick will split. In the long run, slow and steady wins the race! ### Put the bob on A Bob is the round disk at the bottom of the clock [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/german-mechanical-clock-pendulums.html). The Bob has a slot on the back of it where the wood stick and [rating assembly](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-rating-nut-and-threads) slide into. The slot has a friction tab that can be bent in or out and the only purpose of it is to hold the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob) still. Slide the stick and threads into this slot and have the threads come out the smaller hole in the bottom of the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob). In short, this is not really easy. It may take a few times to get the threads to come out of the small hole in the bottom of the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob). Once it is through, put the nut on. Moving the [bob](https://www.clockworks.com/product/mechanical-clock-pendulum-bob) up or down will adjust the time. Lowering it will slow down time. Raising it will speed up time. If there are still questions please send [Clockworks](https://www.clockworks.com/) an email. *The content of this website is copyright by [Clockworks Inc.](https://www.facebook.com/ClockworksUSA)