AboutSteve Guthrie C.C. Expertise Certified Clockmaker with 30 years of experience. I can answer clock repair or maintenance related questions. Please don't expect answers advising the use of bubble gum, bailing wire or WD-40. I only give advice that is meant to preserve your clock in the best possible condition, not make it worse. No questions regarding clock value or identification. I am not a collector and cannot do valuations. Visit my website at: http://www.arlingtonclockrepair.com/
Experience Clock repairman in the north Texas area for 30 years.
Publications I was featured in an article by the Watch&Clock Review regarding my restoration of a tower clock for the Wise County courthouse in Decatur, Tx.
Education/Credentials Certification as a clockmaker with the American Watchmakers/Clockmakers Institute since 1986.
Past/Present Clients General public,Six Flags Over Texas,Collin County,Tx.,Wise County,Tx.,Rapides Bank,Rapides Parrish,La.
Question I have my grandparents mantle clock which seems to work just fine. There are three holes for winding (left, middle, right) and I can't tell what each is for or how much to wind them. So, I usually don't wind much. Any help explaining what they do or how to use them?
Answer The movement number you indicated means it was made by Hermle. The springs are as follows: Right=1/4 hr. chime, center=time, left=hour strike. Wind all three once a week, wind slowly until it feels like you've hit a "stop". You can't overwind it but you can tear the springs if you wind too fast. If the clock were to stop after being fully wound, it would indicate the movement should be cleaned.
