How to Wind Your Clock?

Most clock need to be wound once a week or daily. To do this, insert the key into the arbor protruding the dial and slowly turn the key in the clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction. When turned in the correct direction, the clock will produce a clicking sound indicating the correct winding direction. Continue to wind slowly until the key stops and you cannot turn it. Do not force beyond this point.

If you have a striking clock, then there will be a second winding arbor protruding the dial. Repeat the same procedure for the strike noting that this winding arbor may need to be turned in a different direction.

If your clock chimes at the quarter hour, then there will be a third winding arbor protruding the dial. Repeat the same procedure for the chime noting that this winding arbor may need to be turned in a different direction.

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  1. David Owen-Bell says:

    I have a Junghams Mantel clock circa 1900. It has two winder holes. Can you please advise me which is for the time and which for the chimes Right or left as I face the clock? I would prefer NOT to have it chiming as I already have two other chiming clocks in my small house. If I do not wind one side (and I am seeking advice as to which that should be?) can I achieve my aim? Or is it better to keep both fully would up?

    With many thanks,

    David.

  2. Carol says:

    On a three-arbor clock ( not an antique) which arbor winds the chimes.
    Thank you!
    Carol

  3. Terri says:

    I have a grandfather clock that I have inherited. It is around 150 yrs old. It has a pendulum but not weights. On the face it has two winding points. Does one of the winding points control time keeping & the other control the chime? My husband cannot sleep with the chime and I was hoping that it was a separate mechanism. I don’t want to damage the clock by not winding both if I should be. I can send a picture of the clock if it helps. Thank you!

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