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# Where can I get Clock Pendulum Top Hooks?

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## Clock Pendulum Top Hooks

[Mechanical clock](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-movement.html) pendulum [top hooks](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) replace broken top hooks or to build a new [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/product/wood-stick-pendulum-for-hermle-clocks). This is a nice alternative to replacing an entire [clock pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/product/wood-stick-pendulum-for-hermle-clocks) if the top is broken or missing. The top hook is the very top of the pendulum that will enable the pendulum to hang on the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader). To clarify, the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) is the 4 to 7 inch long bar that drives the [clock pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/product/wood-stick-pendulum-for-hermle-clocks) back and forth.

### What they fit

In fact, most of the [top hooks](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) here fit [German](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany) post WW2 mechanical pendulum clocks. There are some [top hooks](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-top-hooks-for-wood-stick) that are for or can be used on antique clocks also. It matters only that the pendulum can hang into the air onto the [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader) and be stable. Antique clock pendulums can use any one of these top hooks if it will do the job.

### How to install

The top hook installation is by friction only. Bend the tabs over and use a punch and a [hammer](https://www.clockworks.com/product/nyon-and-brass-hammer-with-wooden-handle) to secure it to the wood stick. Another way is to drill starter holes into the top hook and secure with screws or nails.

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