Thank you very much for this video. My Grandfather did clock repairs & I wish I knew how he would work on springs, because I never found a winder in his work shop. I have also developed an intrest in learning to work on and repair clocks. You have a great idea in the build of your winder.
Appreciate your comment EAK! Some of the old timers were pretty tough and actually did spring work by hand!! Clock repair is a great hobby, always something new to learn and there are many great channels on youtube showing how to do almost everything. Take care and thanks for watching, Ab.
good video. I think that you should have secured the handle side that has the extension on it so it doesnt back up on you. Then do all of your adjustments to meet the left side of the tool with the part that you have the slot cut out. Just my thoughts. I havent made one yet. Dont know if I every will. I typically do it all by hand.
So pleased to have found this! Think I will try using a socket extension by splitting that upright then resecuring it around the extension. I only got a few tools from my grandfather plus his clocks..Thank you for posting this.
Keep in mind that currently this winder only works with open main springs. I still need to make additions to it for barrell mainsprings. To get ideas for this just look other homemade spring winder videos. Fixing clocks that belong to your grandfather is an honorable pursuit! 😸
@@time4clocks I have four beat up old one and two train movements sans cases to start learning on before I attempt the collection. If I find myself Ill unprepared for a barrel spring I would leave that to someone more able. Meanwhile your setup should do well for me. Former mechanic and current woodworker I applaud your design.
I watched another channel, don't remember who he was. Gave the channel to my brother for a project. I use this for Barrel Springs and was hoping I could find out what your used for inserting into the barrel. Yours is for a open spring only. I've done two barrel spr9ngs with mine, but not ready to make the video on it.
Well, I have to improvise with some clamps to make it work on my winder. Not very pretty to show on camera but you need the barrel sleeves to do it, which are sold as a set. There is also a way to do it by hand. Wadlands Clock Repair had a video on it. Taking out and putting in by hand but it's not as easy as he makes it look. 😁
I have been doing it by hand, but I think I am getting older and my fingers feel stressed after getting one back in. I will have to look up Barrel Sleeves, because right now we are using modified, metal hole saws.
@@justmike57 Nothing is cheap these days. If you build a winder they are real useful, if you buy a winder they are usually included, but they are expensive.
Not sure I can visualize what you mean there Dave. My brain is a little slow at visualizations from words. I usually have to do something to understand, but I'm sure your suggestion is a good one. :)
Спасибо, брат. Хорошая идея. Честно говоря, я не очень умный, поэтому я приветствую все идеи! Этот намотчик придется улучшать в будущем. Хотелось бы, чтобы у меня было больше времени. Хорошего дня!
Дякую вам за працю 😊❤
Із задоволенням! 🥰
Thank you very much for this video. My Grandfather did clock repairs & I wish I knew how he would work on springs, because I never found a winder in his work shop. I have also developed an intrest in learning to work on and repair clocks. You have a great idea in the build of your winder.
Appreciate your comment EAK! Some of the old timers were pretty tough and actually did spring work by hand!! Clock repair is a great hobby, always something new to learn and there are many great channels on youtube showing how to do almost everything. Take care and thanks for watching, Ab.
Wonderful spring winder inexpensive, for someone who wants to repair one or two clocks.
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏
good video. I think that you should have secured the handle side that has the extension on it so it doesnt back up on you. Then do all of your adjustments to meet the left side of the tool with the part that you have the slot cut out. Just my thoughts. I havent made one yet. Dont know if I every will. I typically do it all by hand.
Appreciate that, Mark! Your thoughts are valid and appreciated! 😁
Wow! I love your ingenuity.
Thank you, Michael! 😁
So pleased to have found this! Think I will try using a socket extension by splitting that upright then resecuring it around the extension. I only got a few tools from my grandfather plus his clocks..Thank you for posting this.
Keep in mind that currently this winder only works with open main springs. I still need to make additions to it for barrell mainsprings. To get ideas for this just look other homemade spring winder videos. Fixing clocks that belong to your grandfather is an honorable pursuit! 😸
@@time4clocks I have four beat up old one and two train movements sans cases to start learning on before I attempt the collection. If I find myself Ill unprepared for a barrel spring I would leave that to someone more able. Meanwhile your setup should do well for me. Former mechanic and current woodworker I applaud your design.
I watched another channel, don't remember who he was. Gave the channel to my brother for a project. I use this for Barrel Springs and was hoping I could find out what your used for inserting into the barrel. Yours is for a open spring only. I've done two barrel spr9ngs with mine, but not ready to make the video on it.
Well, I have to improvise with some clamps to make it work on my winder. Not very pretty to show on camera but you need the barrel sleeves to do it, which are sold as a set. There is also a way to do it by hand. Wadlands Clock Repair had a video on it. Taking out and putting in by hand but it's not as easy as he makes it look. 😁
I have been doing it by hand, but I think I am getting older and my fingers feel stressed after getting one back in. I will have to look up Barrel Sleeves, because right now we are using modified, metal hole saws.
@@justmike57 Looks like the price has really gone up on the sleeves. They do show up on ebay frequently.
I looked on Timesaver and they had them for around $65.00. I have enough of them to close my eyes and just buy them, lol.
@@justmike57 Nothing is cheap these days. If you build a winder they are real useful, if you buy a winder they are usually included, but they are expensive.
ya, that's pretty cool. you could make alterations as you feel you need them.
Exactly, tig1tig1! Wood is more comfortable for me to work with, and a mistake is easier to fix, change or add. Thank you for watching!
You could drill out your divit to hold the spring, and use a dowel rod to remove the mainspring clamp.
Not sure I can visualize what you mean there Dave. My brain is a little slow at visualizations from words. I usually have to do something to understand, but I'm sure your suggestion is a good one. :)
Very nice video.
Thank you very kindly Mr. Chuck!
YOU’RE AMAZING!
неплохо! Но я бы ключ трещтку поставил бы на ручку и был бы переключатель вперед-назад. и не потребовался бы второй ключ трещотка.
Спасибо, брат. Хорошая идея. Честно говоря, я не очень умный, поэтому я приветствую все идеи! Этот намотчик придется улучшать в будущем. Хотелось бы, чтобы у меня было больше времени. Хорошего дня!