Is there something that I can use to wind my grandfather clock besides the actual key it needs?
i know i need a special tool but is there anything else i can use till i get one?
if it was a male key then get a set of allen wrenches and experiment with those...if it was a female key try a 1/8 inch socket or smaller
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Winding tools and pliers as hand held tools for watch making
Bergeon Button Winder 3 – 5 mm has a plunger that opens and closes the jaws. It has a strong spring action which holds the winding button firmly while winding there by saving wear and tear for the fingers. The opening varies from 3 mm to 5 mm and the tool is made of brass plated with Nickel. These winding tools from Bergeon come in various opening sizes like 4 mm to 6 mm, 5 mm to 7 mm and 2 mm to 4 mm. The Bergeon MF Two piece Stem Winding Tool can be used only for movements without the watch case. This tool has a length of 70 mm and a diameter of 4 mm. It comes with a knurled handle which makes it easy to use. There are male and female tools in this model and depending on the nature of the winding stem, either one can be used. This tool is very easy to use - The plastic guide has to be pushed back, and then the tool has to be inserted laterally into the winding stem. Then the plastic guide has to be released.
The Bergeon flat nose pliers come in polished steel; it has crassing joints and plastic covered handles. It measures 130 mm in length. The round nosed pliers have a round corrugated nose while the half round nosed pliers has flat, half rounded nose. The Bergeon straight en cutters give a straight cut while the pliers with oblique ending give oblique cutting. With side cutters, sides can be cut easily. The Chain Nose Pliers have a long nose and is made of stainless steel. It has high quality PVC handles. There are variants in this model like long chain nose pliers, long flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, Seiko style bracelet pliers, and Seiko style Bracelet shortening pliers. To keep all the different size and shape pliers organized, plier stands are available. There is a flat wooden stand with a wooden base to accommodate 5 sets of pliers. It is easy to store and pull out the pliers. There is a hanging style stand in which the pliers can be hung.
There are special pliers for specific uses. The adjustable depth 2mm Plier is used for punching holes in watch straps. There is a special Bergeon Pliers for removing pushers and correctors and another one to fit in pushers and correctors. There is a set of special pliers that is used to drive out and remove fitted pins and another for cutting notches in straps. There are hand held vices to hold parts while working on them. There are multi-purpose pliers that can be used for multiple functions. There is a set of pliers that is used for micro crimping. Pliers come in sets making it possible for the watch maker to get all the pliers he needs in one assortment. They also come in their own stand.
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