Bell Ringing Components: Difference between revisions

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==== Headpiece and Clapper ====

The bell is suspended from the Headstock with a headpiece (G) that distributes the weight of the bell evenly between the suspension bolts (E). The headpiece for a swinging bell has a pivot (generally a clevis type) from which the free swinging clapper (C) is mounted. For free-swinging bells, the clapper is usually mounted to a hinge near the top center of the bell, aligned with the swinging axis of the bell so that it can strike the bell both fore and aft. Gravity and the motion of the clapper pivot relative to the bell gimbal axis cause the free clapper to strike the bell in its distinctive ding-dong fashion.

===== Clapper Springs =====

A rope swung bell, especially as supplied by historic American foundries, will often be fitted with clapper springs (not illustrated). These blades are mounted to the headpiece so that they catch the clapper to hold it away from the bell after striking it when the swinging angle is too high. These springs often feature leather or rubber pads that contact the clapper arm and require periodic replacement.

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 ==== Headpiece and Clapper ====
 The bell is suspended from the Headstock with a headpiece (G) that distributes the weight of the bell evenly between the suspension bolts (E). The headpiece for a swinging bell has a pivot (generally a clevis type) from which the free swinging clapper (C) is mounted. For free-swinging bells, the clapper is usually mounted to a hinge near the top center of the bell, aligned with the swinging axis of the bell so that it can strike the bell both fore and aft. Gravity and the motion of the clapper pivot relative to the bell gimbal axis cause the free clapper to strike the bell in its distinctive ding-dong fashion.
+===== Clapper Springs =====
+A rope swung bell, especially as supplied by historic American foundries, will often be fitted with clapper springs (not illustrated). These blades are mounted to the headpiece so that they catch the clapper to hold it away from the bell after striking it when the swinging angle is too high. These springs often feature leather or rubber pads that contact the clapper arm and require periodic replacement.
 ==== Wheel ====