what are the steps to winding a wall clock?

Answer 1

It of course depends on the clock. For example we have a seven-day inlaid oriental grandmother clock that must be 'rewound' by raising its weights on sprockets by pulling down on chains. he pendulum may have to be set in motion after setting the clock. I do this twice a week and it never runs out. If I did that every seven days it likely would stop on any day I forgot to wind it or was away for the day. One weight runs the time mechanism and the other runs the chimes. Your wall clock may employ a spring mechanism that drives both the time mechanism and chimes if any. Often you must open the face glass and insert a key into its slot and rotate it 'clockwise' without over-tightening the spring. If the clock is stopped it may be better to reset it after the 'correct time' has gone by so that the big hand is moved only clockwise to catch up. Many clocks should not be moved backwards and some have special wheels for resetting the time. If the clock is highly valuable (antique?) you may wish to obtain expert advice on how to set it and care for it to avoid damage.