Please note that our below directions for packing a grandfather clock are only to be used as a guideline. Every clock is different, so it is always best to have an experienced clock repair specialist pack up the clock if you will be transporting it outside the home. Guidelines for packing up your grandfather clock: Remove the weights, the pendulum, and any removable side panels. Take a plastic bag and put the chains / cables in it. You will want to tightly wrap a rubber band or some tape at the top of the bag to keep the chains inside the bag. Then take a piece of painter’s tape and tape the bag to the back of the case. In other words, you want to keep the chain or cable tight on the gear so it doesn’t come off during transit. If the clock has chime rods, take a piece of cardboard and punch a hole in it. Put the longest chime rod through the first hole and slide the cardboard up until you get to the next longest rod. Punch another hole for that rod and continue until all the rods are separated in their own hole. Take another piece of painter’s tape and secure that cardboard to the back of the case. The purpose of this is to secure the chime rods so they don’t vibrate against each other and break. The clock may be laid on its back once these steps have been taken. For more information, Howard Miller offers a selection of instructional videos that illustrate how to set-up a grandfather clock, and more. When packing up your clock, you can refer to the instruction for setting-up a grandfather clock, and follow the process in reverse.