Insert your winding key into the appropriate hole.
How to wind an antique wall clock.
To wind a clock that requires daily adjustment establish a routine by winding the clock at the same time each day.
Wear cotton gloves in order to preserve the finish of the case.
Then wind up the alarm mechanism usually located in the lower left of the clock case.
Next turn the key clockwise.
If the dial is covered by a glass door open it to access the face.
If you have more than one keyhole in your clock this is usually the one located farthest to the right as you re looking at the clock s surface.
Even though it is impossible to over wind your clock it is also not necessary to wind it until the last possible click of the ratchet.
However models can vary so you may need to experiment a bit with this.
Start on the left and wind both completely.
Turn the key slowly and just a half turn at a time.
You ll get the feel of how far to wind the clock if you do this daily.
To wind up your wall or mantel clock first locate the time spring hole.
If the clock has run down all the way it s extremely important to wind it before touching or moving the hands.
2 insert the key or crank into.
To fix the jam re wind both sides fully before moving the minute hand backward one hour or more.
Choose the proper size wood screw typically a 8 10 or 12 to fit the hanger at the top back of the clock and long enough to go securely through the wall into a stud.
If after you wind it the minute hand is locked this means that the mechanism has jammed.
One for keeping time and perhaps one for chiming on the hour and one for chiming on the quarter hour.
This may cause cracks over time at the end of the mainspring.
Winding your mechanical clock.
The clock will have at least one and up to three winding points.
Insert the key into one of the winding arbors and with your non dominant hand steady the case while you wind the clock.
Do not try to force it to wind any further.
Secure the screw into the wall angled upward at a 45 degree angle and hang the clock.