How to attach the hands
A lot of confusion can crop up with hands that aren't cooperating. For example, sometimes it may look as if you clock has stopped but in reality the hands just aren't moving because they are too loose on the shaft. Sometimes one hand might be turning normaly, while the other stays still. Sometimes your clock might not be chiming or striking or calling when it's supposed to, but does it just before or just after the hour. If any of these things apply to you, don't worry, your clock isn't broken, it just fell out of adjustment. Clock hands are purposefully kept finger-tight or friction-fit so that they can be easily adjusted. Many clocks have very different methods for holding hands on. Most modern clocks follow some variation of the cuckoo clock model ( discussed here in great detail ) but there are a few that still follow the traditional example of antique clocks. The Tapered Pin is, to the clockmaker, as the nail is to the carpenter. This is an elegant, slender pin...