If you re not taking a pair of vise grips and mangling the key to get it to move forward after the mainspring is obviously wound to its maximum level then you re in no danger of overwinding your clock.
Key wound wall clock repair.
Grandfather cuckoo wall and mantel clocks.
Depending upon the model of the clock there can be 1 2 or 3 winding holes.
Moreover with traditional and.
The better keywound mantel clocks offer a movement made in germany with a case made in germany the united states or asia.
Turn the key clockwise until the spring becomes tight and will not turn further.
If you force the key at the end of the wind continually to make sure it is completely wound you could tear the end of the mainspring.
Keywound mantel clocks come in a variety of styles and features.
We have special tools and equipment here in our repair shop for handling all sizes of mainsprings.
Favorite categories include the mechanical wind up chiming mantel clocks and key wound wall clocks.
Clocks of every kind can be found at our clock shop along with information and assistance from our experts and a clock repair service center for our customers.
For clocks with hanging weights raise the weights using the crank.
Wall and mantel clocks.
Insert the winding key into the holes located in the dial face.
We then determine if we can clean and lubricate it or if we have to replace it.
If you are pleased with the style make sure the movement is made in germany.