Expert: Kenneth Saunders - 8/24/2008

Question
A couple of months ago, I was winding our Ridgeway grandfather clock. As I wound the minute hand abutted the key.  While the key was engaged (under tension) I moved the minute hand 2 minutes forward.  Now the chimes are two minutes late (02, 17, 32, 47).  What tool is needed so I don't damage the clock, please and thank you.

Answer
remove the round nut holding the minute hand on the hand shaft.
the minute hand is two pieces - the hand and the center collet with the square hole in it. holding the hand and either with a square end of a file that fits the collet or a pair of pliers on the OD of the collet--rotate the relationship between the two so when put back on the minute hand shaft and the nut replaced, it makes you happy where it is pointing.