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Can I over-wind my clock?

5/17/2016

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​Over-winding will not cause a clock to stop.  If a clock stops when it is fully wound, it is an indicator that there are other serious problems.  Having said that, don’t try to wind a clock past where you feel it stop winding.  You can stress the mainspring, and eventually it may break.
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Connie schmitt link
12/7/2020 07:08:49 pm

I have a jlaid wall clock and I got the pendulum to swing but the chime part won't work what can I do?

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Rhoda Bender link
7/3/2021 09:45:42 am

I have an antique clock set in a beautiful brass statue. It was working fine, but it has stopped chiming. The clock is still working well. When I looked inside it on "the hour" I saw the little hammer try to strike the plate, but no sound came out.. What can I do to repair it. It had been working very well, but I may have moved it a little bit and knocked something (I don't know what) out of place.

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MERLE JACOBSON
9/9/2021 08:32:31 am

I have a French morbillet grandfather clock. The pendulum stops. When it’s running it keeps perfect time

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    Mike Sarchet

    I am passionate about restoring and repairing antique clocks.  In this blog I answer commonly asked questions about how to care for your clock.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    My clock is not chiming; is there anything I can do?

    We are moving.  How do I pack my clock?

    How do I set up my Clock?
    Setting up a Grandfather Clock

    Setting up a Wall Clock

    ​Setting up an Anniversary Clock
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    How do I wind my clock?

    Can I over-wind my clock?

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    How do I start my clock?


    How do I set the time on my clock?

    My clock is running fast/slow.  How do I adjust the time keeping?  

    ​How often should I have my clock serviced?

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    Can I oil my clock myself?
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    Finding a Key for My Clock

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    Will the addition of bushings decrease the value of my clock?

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