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I've inherited a pendulum clock with a broken pallet (please see photo) & I'd be grateful for advice as to whether, & if so, how a repair could be effected. As adhesive - even if it were strong/durable enough - would slightly alter the pallet geometry, I was wondering if a suitably shaped brace could be spot welded to each side edge to effect a connection but could the pallet be cast iron & therefore likely to fracture?. Also, what terms should I use (e.g. descriptive of the type of pallet) in searching for a replacement online?

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i have moved this topic as it had answers and hidden the duplicate post. If you have accidentally created in the wrong section please report the post requesting the moderator team to move it and we will move it for you. 
 

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29 minutes ago, nevenbekriev said:

You know there is a spring in wind screen wipers. You can use it to make the anchor out of it, no thermal treatment needed.

Now that's interesting! Do you have time to explain more ?

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