Insert the key or crank into a winding point.
How to wind a grandfather wall clock.
Each winding point operates a.
Most grandfather clocks play a melody and chime on the hour.
Winding a 8 day howard miller presidential collection truman clock cable driven triple chime.
It should be a snug fit but do not force it in.
How to wind a pendulum clock.
Locate the winding points on the clock face.
Find the heaviest of the three weights.
If the dial is covered by a glass door open it to access the face.
Winding the minute hand 1 full rotation counterclockwise will set the clock back by 1 hour.
Use the crank or key to wind the first weight.
Depending upon the model of your clock there can be 1 2 or 3 winding keyholes.
This gives you access to the chains and weights.
How to wind a chain driven grandfather clock.
In order to set the time without playing the melody move the minute hand counterclockwise.
Open the front door of your grandfather clock.
Grasp the center of the train end of the time chain.
For clocks with hanging weights raise the weights using the crank.
Gently hold the clock face steady with one hand and use the other to gently turn the crank.
Rotate the minute hand counterclockwise to avoid playing the melody.
Hold the clock steady with your nondominant hand and use your other.
Alex archbold of curiosity inc gets a vintage grandfather clock wound and running.
Gently push the shaft of the crank or key into any one of the winding holes.