How to easily wind & set your vintage grandfather clock

[@cathleenhamby8246]

Thank you! I inherited my parents grandfather clock which was an anniversary gift to each other in the 60's. It has been siting in my living room unwound for almost 8 years. I think you have given me the nerve to start it. Now I need to know how to synchronize the chimes with the time!

[@NewlyAwakened]

Did it work and what did you have to do?

[@johnwarren7155]

@@cathleenhamby8246 first you make sure it level both ways frunt to back and side to side you turn hands backwards get to the right time counterclockwise if you turn clockwise to get to the right time, you have to stop every 15 minutes and wait for the music to stop,let the clock run for two or three hours it will synchronize itself if it does not then move the hour hand to the time of the chime. The hour hand is made to slip , The minute hand is not. The owners manual is supposed to be in the bottom of the clock that explains to you how the procedure works.

[@johnjones600]

I just had to rechain a Howard Miller grandfather clock because two of the weights were raise so high that they wedged against the motor mount blocks and locked up the gears. You should never raise the weights any higher than the the frame of the weight/pendulum door, and always support the weights with one hand under them when lifting to avoid excess wear on on the weight sprockets.

[@ryanwright6593]

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[@1976mhmshihan]

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[@TheUkrainianStar]

Super helpful. Did not know why mine was not ticking and you saved me and my clock :)

[@Brandyalla]

My family owns a key-wound grandfather clock from around 1900, which needs winding every eight or nine days. It has pride of place in the hall in my mom's house

[@susanunderwood4357]

I just bought a grandfather clock at an estate sale want sure if I started it right but by your video I did. A big Thank you in Nc

[@sherifmaark5613]

Thank you very much for the really helpful video. I’ve now got my clock working thanks to you. Much appreciated mate

[@tonilebeck2769]

Thank you. I just got a grandmother Howard Miller clock. Really helpful. Love your videos.

[@cmgraham]

Thank you . So easy we’d had from my husband’s grandfather, our grandfather clock. No idea how to start.

[@tuileriesantiques9057]

That’s a beautiful clock!

[@premierclocks]

Thanks! The instructions are nice and clear

[@Chelsbells666]

Worked! I appreciate you! 🙏

[@marcusmattau7334]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@DjJoeKhoury]

How do you set the time? do you manually move the minute hand? Can you make it not chime? What if i want it to be silent?

[@youtube8775]

He never showed how to set it. False advertising.

[@LeeStJohn-ym4df]

One of my favorite songs from childhood although a very old song, was the Grandfather Clock song. Anyone else know it?

[@tinomartinez7820]

Amazing, this helped a lot! Thanks!

[@t.k-l5l]

I have a clock similar to the one in your video. What are the two holes in the clockface for?

[@kittycat8222]

So did a ghost make my clock stop then? Because after watching this all I had to do was push the pendulum and it started up again. I had all the weights and chains correct. Keeps time but won’t chime.

[@jonreynolds2574]

I have a Howard Miller. Why does the manual say to set time going counter clock wise. But yet I see almost everyone turning the minute hand clock wise to set the time? I'm confused on this. Please advise. Thank you

[@etownsterguy9489]

Clockwise you need to stop at the quarter hours to wait for chime. C-clockwise no need to stop for chimes

[@onalane1]

I was always told to support the weight when lifting the chain to reduce strain. Why is the expert not doing this? Have I been misinformed?

[@suruhhh]

Whay if whenni try and pull the chain it wont pull. It used to but suddenly feels jammed and idk whag to do

[@showandgo]

Thanks for explaining things. My clock ticks backwards, any thoughts?

[@woufa4321]

Hi not sure if you will respond. I'm trying to find how to do mine because it does not have the piece to pull at the top the chains go all the way up into what looks like gears. Hmm must be a different type of clock

[@twisted1253]

Id assist the wights when pulling them up also the hour hand is off by a lot

[@petemycek9909]

Does the height of the weights matter? Can you go to high?

[@V.G.F.]

From the thumbnail, it looks like you’re ripping the face off the clock and it shows a new one under it 😂😂

[@dianewilde8136]

what is the pendulum doesn't keep swinging?

[@parsonben]

Unfortunate that you titled the video "How to easily wind & SET Your vintage Grandfather Clock", but you completely failed to demonstrate how to SET the clock time since YOUR clock just happened to be preset on the correct time. Would have appreciated the latter aspect of your video's title being included in the teaching.

[@ryansgirl2002]

Well be an asshole AND a buffoon, why don't ya? Jeez, Mr. Snark- im sure the guy figured it was basically a common sense kinda thing. I just got my first clock today and I know absolutely nothing about them and mine isn't in the best shape I don't think, either, but I'm figuring it out on my own one Google and KZbin search at a time and I'm not throwing shade at anybody for posting some info that's totally free and cost me nothing. But anyway... In case you are still unaware I'll go on and divulge the highly classified secret to setting your time. However, nobody told me this in video or otherwise so I guess I could be wrong. Could be right too since it's working over here just fine, in which case I'm either blessedly born with a God given gift of grandfather clock knowledge (please sir, contain yourself. Envy is not a good look on anyone) OR it's just common sense. I'll let you decide. Ahem... *Point your finger straight out at your clock face- generally the index of the dominant hand, however, if you're wild like me: definitely use the middle finger. *Visually locate and commit to mind the hour hand. *With the aforementioned finger gently rotate the hand in the desired position going CLOCKWISE ONLY FOR GODS SAKE! Not counter clockwise! We ain't trying to time travel back to when Father Time invented the damn thing! *Same process with the minute hand and POW! Clock blows up in your actual face because why in God's name would you do what a random chick on KZbin that knows nothing about your precious poopsie clock tells you to do?! 😮😂 Good luck and godspeed sir. Good day. Or night. Or evening? Eh, doesn't matter. It's not like you even know what time it is anymore , right? LMAO

[@tuileriesantiques9057]

Actually you can put the hands back counter clockwise.

[@kylevorbach]

@@ryansgirl2002 who hurt you

[@arikamuellner2788]

Yes! That's why I came here and he didn't show that part. You are also not supposed to put all the stress on the chain when pulling the weight up. You are supposed to hold the weight and help it move up.

[@beckyreitel5882]

My chimes are not right with the time on clock or should I say the hour it's not chiming. the right # of chimes

[@karrie-ann9084]

I have a model i can't find i looked all over the net do you have info to help me find out what i have

[@richardgenck2692]

What if it doesn't tick? My pendulum swings, but there's no ticking

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Likely need to level the case itself

[@ottervious4645]

I need help with a mantle moon clock. Anyone have any suggestions?

[@johnwarren7155]

Young program just came across my computer today’s first time I’ve seen it great program is sometimes hard to hear what you’re saying

[@keshavsfunactivities]

If you could turn off the music that would be better. Can’t concentrate

[@robertshawiv1513]

You should always wear rubber gloves when handling any part of a grandfather’s clock. Oil from your hands can ruin the brass workings.

[@maryravindran1]

Thank you..

[@immortalgamingyt6182]

What is the moon dial used for?

[@ganamarie84]

Thank you!!!:)

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

My pleasure!

[@jakejayjay283]

I want to hear it chime

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I would’ve added that but I sold the clock :)

[@clock____93]

From where is the bell sound at the start?

[@V.G.F.]

It’s an original apple ringtone .

[@thegamemodding811]

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[@ginalilyvaughan8082]

Wow nice vid

[@trishlane7935]

You didn’t show how to set the clock. Minute hand? Hour hand?

[@rixar139]

Irish Bunny - Need to wind correctly - Thank you

[@djdimigaming5324]

You did not just pull that chain like that 🤦‍♂️

[@wendymontet9949]

My clock doesn't keep time. The pendulum stops swinging. What can I do

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

It may be unbalanced

[@Goldnmorning]

@@CuriosityIncorporated having the same issue. How does one balance it?

[@crazymangoz9583]

I know it’s a joke, but if anything, pants are too low now. Pants back then were at your natural waist line, where they fit best.

[@lisaturner9433]

What if the pendant thing doesn’t stay going

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

If it’s wound make sure the clock is level or it won’t work

[@linthiamedeiros8835]

Make sure the clock is plumb and level. I know from experience.

[@markpate4295]

When did IV become IIII? THIS IS SERIOUS. Reality is being changed. Been looking for Grandfather Clock faces with Roman Numbers. Something is altering our timelines.

[@jefferyking9438]

You just ruined my clock, I didn't notice until this comment. What is going on ...

[@markpate4295]

@@jefferyking9438 I personally think it's our sleep cycle. That is where memories a stored permanently. Something is affecting us while we sleep. Star Trek says yes... 😁 either Interdimensional Aliens, Succubi and Incubi, CERN, Dejan Vu from the Matrix... when a program is changed. A minor mystery. I have never in my life seen IIII. I remember when Berenstain Bears became Bernstein. I remember Interview With A Vampire... the movie changed it up from An Interview With the Vampire. No... I am your Father, not Luke... I am your Father. It's a puzzle for sure.

[@donnasmith2391]

Was the music in the background necessary? Your video was informative but the music was super annoying.

[@lunr9696]

you guys see a grandfather clock? guess the title was clickbait

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

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[@JohnSmith-fw2et]

You didn’t show how set the fing time

[@ajquestion9559]

Just spin the hands around by hand

[@davidpayeton6528]

Chill

[@sonofagalwayman6553]

Every time my clock strikes one a fucken mouse runs down it, do you think it might be living in my clock, I have had the pest guy around but when I told him the problem, he laughed out loud, he told me to stop taking the piss and didn't bother checking. Has anyone else experiencing this problem?...It has been going on for years now........wibble.

[@ImABoyMom4]

You really shouldn't touch any brass parts without wearing cotton gloves. The oil from your skin will tarnish the brass.

[@KimJepsen]

where's the gold

[@janicerc4906]

Pants pulled up too high. 😄

[@TheLubnaaaaa]

I’m. Yazeed

[@etownsterguy9489]

Get rid of that music!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephenyoho148]

We could do without the music

[@scottwhittet5226]

Not very helpful