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Thanks for the video. I had the idea to just reassemble the time train to verify that it is functional (because that is where the problems in my movement were). For your clock you started that way but then decided to assemble all three trains. Why? Am I headed for a dead end?

Nice Job! Got your link off Mark's site

maybe I didn't catch it on the video, but I have a Seth Thomas mantle clock from 1919 and I want to clean and oil the movement, but not sure what to use to clean the moment in, can I dip it in something or spray cleaner on it? what to you recommend? Thanks, Dan

2:50 - what a great tip about bending the ends of the wire down toward the wheel. I have a similar movement and assumed the wire ends played no role in making the click work - thanks!

FYI you can purchase new great wheels from timesavers. Page 94 of the catalog which sometimes is less of a headache than trying to fix what you have. Even for antique count wheel clocks like this. They dont have them all but they do have a lot. You have to measure the length of the arbor, diameter of the wheel, know the number of teeth, and then compare what you have to the pictures on that page. I have ordered them for some of my clocks where the click system couldnt be fixed. For some reason you tube took me to the second part of this video where you fixed the issue before it took me to this video. Another great video. Keep them coming. God bless you and yours.

As WhinteyKovener has mentioned, very nice detective work. Great job in figuring out what the issue was. Maybe tapping a tapered punch in that hole would push it down evenly and then pinging it over. This is one of the reasons why they call them cuckoo clocks as you will go coo coo trying to figure them out. Thanks for the shout out. God bless you and yours.

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I have a no name one day novelty clock with balance wheel movement that needs hair spring work. If you are interested in looking at it let me know I’ll send you my phone number. Mark munnerlan says you can fix it. I am to shake to work on it. Thank you Bernie

Nice detective work on your trouble shooting Cheryl. Thanks for the follow up video

Time that you control ))))))))))

I too have found The Modern Clock a valuable tutorial on the details of pendulum construction and theory, and am slowly crawling through the rest of this dense and useful book. What a find! Thanks for the video

Your videos are very interesting. I have an earlier edition of The Modern Clock by Goodrich - very good book.

The reason the wear on the ratchet took place is that the main wheel arbor is worn, allowing the wheel, on which the click is located to separate from the ratchet, which is located on the chain sprocket part, thus allowing the click to begin to fall between those two parts, putting pressure on the outside edges of the ratchet and tearing up the teeth. When the wear on all parts is enough, the click can actually fall off the ratchet between the main wheel and the chain sprocket. When that occurs, the weight now drops to the floor. You must rebush or replace the brass piece in the chain sprocket to stop a recurrence. You might find some parts of this video to be helpful. It's long, but check out what needs to be done to permanently fix the problem. ruclips.net/video/LPzRD7j-5VA/видео.htmlsi=DLEuP4Appf0sTVKV

Thanks for the detailed "how to" Cheryl

I could be wrong, but I use a drop of clock grease in two spots to help the click to slide by with less wear. I feel, if one of the gears becomes missing, you just have to remember when you are winding the clock, too slowly release the chain after winding incase that spot is where the click might have hit. Great you had extra parts for the winder. Great Job.

Any GK movement would probably have a similar ratchet wheels, if you can find a donor movement. Another possibility is replacing just that tooth. It doesn't look like a hard procedure. Should be able to find info about that online, or, I have a book that explains how to do it. Clock is def worth fixing!

The problem with cuckoo clocks is at least two-fold. The pendulum is out in the open and susceptible to air movements that disturb the motion of the pendulum. If it's near an HVAC vent, open window, or a door that is frequently opened, there's no hope of it keeping accurate time. The wooden pendulum is also a problem in that it is not only susceptible to temperature change, which causes a change in length and, thus, the period of the pendulum, but also to changes in humidity, which causes a change in the weight of the pendulum, skewing its center of mass. The accuracy of a pendulum is a function of its length to its center of mass. Many clocks have a metal pendulum that is enclosed in a surrouinding case, which reduces the number of problems associated with timekeeping in cuckoo clocks. If a cuckoo is not keeping even close to good time, try moving it to another location with a more stable environment.

I knew that fancy pendulum didn't go with the clock, but I loved it so. I see there is so much about the pendulum, but surprised the cuckoo clock is such a worry.

Wow, thanks Cheryl

Yes very good information. Most newer movements have the pendulum length on the movements but the older clocks dont. The pendulum stick length is very important. Great video. Thanks for the shout out. God bless you and yours.

my first time replacing bellows material, I didn't have any trouble following your directions. I forgot to use the credit card, but bellows seems to work ok.

Thank you for showing the complete teardown of the case. I have a similar clock by Gilbert, and have been thinking about how to remove the columns - this video will be very helpful to me!

Та же самая "Seikocha", только с гиревой тягой.

Interesting that it has one lay down pipe. Cuckoo's can sure be cantankerous, thanks for posting Cheryl.

I have worked on a few cuckoo clocks where the chains have been like that, I personally haven’t ran into one where that was the problem that you are having, if it were mine I would start at the arm on the right that works the music box, if that didn’t fix it the next place I would look would be the warning lock lever, the one behind the snail I would spread the fork open just slightly

It’s kind of hard to tell but I think I seen a regula E clip in there, those were only used in older movements 60’s and 70’s possibly the 80’s as well but I would date your clock mid 70’s

What is after that 25 in the middle of the movement? It should say 25/ and a 2 digit number there, that will tell you if it has been replaced or not, the 2 digit number will indicate the year, the 25 means it’s a 1 day clock in case you didn’t know that already. Most times when I have had the problem that you are having is in the lever that controls the music box it most likely is just slightly out of position

Might also help to file the hole so that rather than be 100% vertical, it is angled inward so that there are no sharp edges and hole is angled the same angle as the chain is entering. Could also try waxing the hole. Also, rather than wrap the tin tightly, creating sharp edges for chain to catch on, you could leave the tin sticking upward and curved inward, so it guides the chain. And yes, I have seen a situation where it was resistance in the bellow that caused cuckoo to hang.

Like Mark said. Time Saver doesn't have them or I couldn't find them. I never liked clocks that needed them because they are only making a problem clock with a Band-Aid for the fix.

Some newer clocks have movements that arent square in the case so they use metal grommets for the holes but over time and going from owner to new owner they get lost. I would have been more fixed on that right high note bellow because the set up for them things can be a pain in the rear. You might try putting/glueing a plastic tube in that hole to prevent further damage to the wood. Great video. Thanks for the shout out. God bless you and yours. .

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I bought one of those wood clock holders but how the heck do you use it lol how do you make it stay up to hold the clock? Lol

Amazing !!!!!!!!!

Looks great what a cool clock.

I have a 1 Day Hubert Herr Triburg cuckoo clock that uses 1500 gram weights. Can you estimate the age of it? Any info appreciated! Love your work Adair!

Cheryl I have a no name one day novelty clock that needs some hair spring work. Are you interested in looking at it? If so I give you my phone number

That was a very nice video.

Very nice Cheryl. I agree with WhitneyKovener comments. You are a very talented lady. Love it. Keep showing us your talent. God bless you and yours.

You are very talented Cheryl, thanks for posting/sharing.

Very nice job. Thanks for sharing!

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Cool . I have the Seth Thomas #13 double dial

You can check for rock 10% can you not to gauge bushings free play can you not ? I’m going to have to go find that KTM sheet you used . I’ll be interested to see the final product.

Buenas noches Sra ,Ase tiempo que sigo sus videos y están excelente ,bueno tengo una consulta para usted ase poco compre un reloj cucú musical en una fría de antigüedades el reloj funciona sale primero el cucú y después la melodía pero al colgar el péndulo se para que puede ser y que tendría que Aser para que funcione con el péndulo colocado desde ya muchas gracias ,le escribo desde Rosario Argentina

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Thank you for the great videos ! Hope I get my movement working again ))))). Yves, Ottawa, Canada

Wow, you’re lucky it still has the glass in it

Wowie zowie, that cuckoo is way bigger than I was envisioning! Nice to see you solved the pendulum wobble. Lots of the same issues I am having to solve with my OG. I have the same issue with my movement platform wobbling when I wind it, it moves enough that it has stripped the stabilizing block out twice in the past, so I may just put a screw and nut all the way through the back to secure it tightly, so that it can't possibly strip out the hole again.

Wow that was a tough job.. Thanks

I think that you should add the web site that you were looking at to the description of this video. You are a very great clock repair person. Your observation is what makes you stand out. Lots of people dont observe things like you do. Just like the winding of the string. Good point . Love that antique cuckoo clock. It is frickin huge. The bible says that thou shall not covet they neighbors stuff. We arent neighbors. LOL. I love it. Congratulations as I know that you told me that you have been wanting this clock for awhile. Love it. Love it. Love it. Did I tell you that I love it? LOL. Another great video on repairing the OG wall clock. Send GW a complaint on their site. 99% of the time they either gave me a full refund or a partial refund. Good luck. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for the shout out. God bless you and yours.