How to Wind Three Winding Holes on a Clock
- 1). Check the holes with the clock's key to see whether to turn clockwise or counterclockwise; the direction in which the key turns easily and clicks is the correct direction. If the key won't move in either direction, the hole is fully wound already.
- 2). Insert the key in the right hole and gently wind until you cannot wind anymore. Do not force it. The right hole is usually the time mainspring, but it can vary. Count the number of turns so next time you can wind carefully when you reach the end.
- 3). Insert the key in the left hole and gently wind until you cannot wind anymore. Do not force it. The left hole is usually the hourly chime spring, but it can vary. Count the number of turns so next time you can wind carefully when you reach the end.
- 4). Insert the key in the center hole and gently wind until you cannot wind anymore. Do not force it. The center hole is usually the 15-minute chime spring, but it can vary. Count the number of turns so next time you can wind carefully when you reach the end.
