Clocks, Watches/Barrel Mainspring

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Expert: - 8/21/2008


Question
Without paying a fortune for a mainspring winder what is the best way of winding an uncoiled mainspring for reinsertion back into the barrel.

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Answer
after 36 years in the biz - I still do not have a winder. Put the spring in by hand - start with the outside tail and get it hooked on to the hook in the outside barrel wall and then just spiral the rest of the spring in by hand - the last few turns you might want to use thin nosed pliers to grip and twist the inside few turns. Settle the spring in by slamming the barrel on a hard wood surface as needed.

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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