The clock has been running well, with one exception. The escapement axle has been slipping out of place. I have placed tape over the axle holes for now to prevent this. It wasn’t an issue before I cut the axles down, but when I reduced their mass it must have allowed for more shifting.
Here are some more pictures with the new face.
The old wooden version in the background. It has stopped running even for a few seconds.
I am still trying to slow it down. It is running to fast, so I might need to work on the pendulum again, but I really think I need a break and really just want to enjoy the clock.
I still need to design a proper weight; something to hold the metal balls I purchased for the weight of the clock, but the water bottle has been working so well.