If you see a hanging chain next to each weight your clock is probably chain wound.
Pendulum wall clock has two winding holes.
Unlike our cell phones which magically operate on their own a 31 day clock must be wound up to continue working.
Most clocks have one two or three weights but there may be more on unusual models.
The winding pegs for antique or reproduction clocks are typically square and found in a small hole on the face side or rear of the clock depending upon its make.
Winding the arbor in this hole will give the clock power to keep time.
If the clock has a weight in addition to the pendulum winding the clock will lift the weight.
It does not chime or strike the hours.
Each winding arbour has a function.
Clocks that require actual winding will have anywhere from one to three winding holes on the body of the clock often in the back facing.
This is a time only clock.
If there are two holes one is for the time spring and one is for the hourly chime.
It is a key wind wall clock serial 13150473.
The location and purpose of these holes are usually the same for all clocks.
Generally speaking if the clock has a single hole that hole controls the main time spring.
After winding the clock set the correct time by moving the minute hand either clockwise or counterclockwise.
The number of winding arbours correspond to the number of gear trains or sets of gears on a clock.
Antique grandfather clocks often have two weights and two corresponding winding points in the dial.
Take a look at your clock dial and you will see one two or three holes.
Winding the clock is a simple process but if you re a bit clueless when it comes to following instructions you can ruin the delicate gears and springs inside the clock.
If you cannot find either a chain or a winding hole in the clock face ask someone to help you look or consult a professional clockmaker or clock repair shop.
Winding arbors or winding points.
Stop winding when the weight reaches the underside of the wooden board at the top of the weight s.
Winding an antique grandfather clock.
One two or three what does each one do.
I have been unable to find chime bars for my howard miller pembrook clock.
We will discuss all three types.
These are called winding arbours or winding points.