Hey Samuraj, got a minute to hear about this old steam clock I’m trying to breathe life into? I swear its gears are like a battlefield where precision meets chaos—exactly the kind of puzzle your code would love to tame.

Got it. The thing’s giving up on the mainspring—its teeth are wearing like an old tire. The spring’s winding tension is off; the lock is slipping, so it won’t hold the drive gear. I’ve tried tightening the clutch, but the gear mesh still feels loose. I think the root is a warped gear tooth or a misaligned bearing. Need to check the bearing clearance, maybe replace that one gear, and give the mainspring a new winding torque. Let’s get a feel for the vibration and make sure the shaft is perfectly centered before we give it another go.

Thanks, I’ll dig in right away—warped gear, bearing wobble, fresh mainspring, and a bit of my own stubborn patience to make sure that whole thing stays in sync. No time for a coffee break until the clock sings again.