Cuckoo Clock Repair
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- Опубликовано: 21 июн 2018
- On my cleaning of the clock works, I use a clock cleaner ; Clock Cleaning Concentrate - Ammoniated that you HAVE to use in a Well Ventilated space, they also have a cleaner that I have purchased, but haven't used yet; Clock Cleaning Concentrate - Non-Ammoniated that is much safer to use in a confined space.
The reason I restain a Cuckoo clock is because it has been bumped around or has outer parts that might not match. The stain is a jell I use to sponge it on and leave. The older cuckoo clocks have a very cheap, mud like stain and will wash off if you are not careful. Don't remember what the stain was I used, but seems to me i used a walnut color over the whole clock to make it all match and look new again.
Oiling the clock, you should use a clock oil and not to much because dust loves oil and will have to clean the clock works more often. You can find the oil on ebay or a good clock parts company on the internet. I have one, but I have no asked permission to give it out, but if you email me, I will give it to you.
For the tools you might need;
1. Flat head screwdriver
2. Needle Nose pliers
3. Clock cleaner or Dawn Dishwashing liquid. (Dawn isn't the best way to clean your clock, but if you only have one clock to fix, it will work but takes a while to get it running right).
4. Clock Oil and a tissue to suck up extra oil.
I do hope this helps everyone that might work on there clocks and are willing to give it a try. I try to help others through the process when they run into trouble the best that I can.
I don't check my email all the time, so give me time and I will get back to you. If you have pictures or videos of your clock problem might be appreciated in assisting me to help you.
My email address is: justmike2575@gmail.com
Now that I am retired, I just might show my life and some of the towns around me. My Brother and Dad, live on the same Dead End Road and yea, maybe we just might get into trouble a little, but have fun doing it. It is time to start smelling the Roses on the way instead of looking at them and passing them by.
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Thank you Mike. This helped me a lot with my clock repair. It was tedious. I am glad you made this video to help all of us out here in the world to learn how to fix our cuckoo clocks. God Bless and stay safe.
Glad it helped Kayla, for the nomale person that has one clock and might mean so much to them without paying a lot of money to have someone else fix it makes me happy to help them. Thanks for your comment KaylaAndMichael.
Thank you for taking the time to show the repair! That seems like such a great hobby to have.
You bet it is and sometimes a little more difficult because of more little adjustments you need to do to get the clock running like knew again Mark Ogle.
Thanks, Just Mike, for a casual yet informative cook's tour of small cuckoo clock repair. I especially liked when you explained why cuckoo clocks can get greasy (being in a kitchen) or gummed up dirty and dusty (staying in a garage or attic not moving for years). I have one I had restored and also bought a topper for it. YOU'RE THE MAN!.
Glad it was helpful! Dave Boyer. On some of my other clock videos I try to explain what some of the parts do, to help figure out if they have the same problem and how to fix it.
I did it! I just figured out my first cuckcoo clock fix. It had no pendulum leader, no pendulum, chains off gears and music chain off. Thank you so much for all your videos. I’m on my way to learning to fix my 250+ clocks when they need it. You can teach a old dog new tricks after all!
Currently restoring my moms Hubert Herr cuckoo clock that would terrify me as a child. Oh how things change as we get older. Thanks for this!
lol, some memories are good when we were kids and some not. For the cuckoo clocks, I had fond memories, but that old wire sticking out of the wall in our living room when I was 5, scared the heck out of me. Thought it was a dead bird that wanted to get me, lol.
Can you make a video on your moms cuckoo clock
This is really old school! That’s neat that you were able to fix it.
Yes Stunning Misadventures, this is my hobby and share to others that would like to get their clocks going again without taking it into a clock shop.
Thank you for getting back on how to adjust time on the cuckoo. Been adjusting it daily since last reply. takes time LOL
Thanks Man! Just found my clock stored over 40 years. All your teaching here, I repaired the clock. Cleaned and oiled clockworks, and repaired bellows.
Glad to help others get their clocks going again. Finding the right parts for the clocks does get frustrating sometimes Ramblequist.
I've just bought a cuckoo clock almost identical to this one for £3 at a car boot sale. I've followed everything so far. Its in bits. My bellows have elastic bands around them. Now I've got to wait for some clock cleaner to arrive 😄 It'll give me time to fix the housing. A great video. Really helpful. I hope I find another cuckoo clock at some point. I'm really enjoying this project 😃👍
That is great to hear Paula. I have a couple more videos that are shorter and to the point on the Cuckoo Clocks and what to look for or how to fix certain parts. If you need help with something on your clock, look below my video and I have my email address there Paula Heard.
This makes me feel so nostalgic. As a child my father brought a beautiful handcarved cuckoo clock and it was in our home growing up ❤️
Memories are the best sometimes Quiltymom. I am still in love with all the cuckoo clocks I have.
@@justmike57 I have a old cuckoo clock that’s missing it’s weights. It’s an eight day that is the same size as the one shown. I want to know the weight yours used.
I am so glad you showed this. My Clock is broken inside somehow. It is very similar to this one. My grandmother in Germany sent me mine.
I do hope you try to fix it. Cleaning and oiling the works is the main key to the success of your clock. If you need any help or questions, give them to me and I will try my best to help you out Kayla
@@justmike57 Thanks Mike I appreciate it.
I Have literally the same clock, got it from my father, he got it from his mother and so on, its been on the wall since i can remember. Need a cleaning and repair and i dont know nothing about clocks so i much appreciate your work sir, thanks!!
Well thank you for watching and I do hope my videos help you on your quest to get your cuckoo clock running again. If you have any questions about what you are doing, let me know Walter H. White
I saw a comment that you left at Carry on Jeff and John. I've always wondered how this was done and am very impressed. You would never know what shape it was in without the video. I agree with the bird's door. Letting it out is why you have this kind of clock in the first place.
My husband had one but needed to sell it decades ago. I have to forward your video to him. He'll enjoy iy.
Carry on Jeff n John is good people. A heart of gold. I love these cuckoo clocks because of their actions and sounds. And there are so many different styles of these clocks Gayle Crabtree.
Fascinating video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I do believe I can repair my 1950s clock I inherited from my uncle. All the pieces are there thankfully.
Glad it was helpful! If you have any questions on your repair, I have an email below this video. Always nice to hear others wanting to get their clocks going again. Thanks for watching Nancy Speed.
@@justmike57 I don't understand how your minute hand lock nut came off so easily. Mine just turns to a certain place and stops.
This is the kinda programme/show i like watching.
Love products like these u got ur self a new frend.
Oh, thank you so much Mum, I do hope you like my videos and what I have been doing this summer.
I recently serviced my neighbor's cuckoo clock which she had for 35 yrs. It was running slow. not sure at first. but after seeing your repair orderly. managed to save the clock. all it takes was to adjust the pendulum. "THANK YOU'" very much Sir.
Great success stories I like hearing about Barathi Shankar.
Hey Mike, I restore stuff too. Mostly bicycles, but currently I'm doing a Schneider Cuckoo clock from the 70's. Not old really. I learned a lot from your video, and I like your laid back presentation and method. Thanks for sharing your know how. Jesse
Thankyou so much Jesse Searls. I try my best to show and tell others about how they work incase they are having a problem and now they know what to look for to fix their own clock. You have a great weekend.
Mike, please add to your list under your equipment the following;
- Ammonia cleaner used or how you made it
- Stain brand/color
- Why you applied stain with sponge not brush
- Type of oil used or part suppliers you like
- Where to buy various other parts we may need
- All equipment/tools we need for such project
Do another video on tips and tricks of the Cuckoo Clock Hobby. After watching this I want to go fix the clocks of all my siblings, friends....anyone’s home I’m visiting at...ha!
This is a great idea Kevin. I will admit, I was very new at this RUclips thing when the video was made. I have added my email on the newer videos I have been putting out. Thanks so much for stopping by Kevin DeAdder.
I’m glad I found your video! I was given an old family cuckoo clock that my mom purchased around 1967 from someone that brought them from the black Forest region of Germany: the bellows are shot and the hour and minute hands are not accurate.. luckily, the weights, birds, awnings, and pendulum are all intact.
Not only that, I believe that the clock you showed here is the same one - right down to the color of the cuckoo. Your explanations “simplified” this for me that I plan on getting the clock up and running soon! Thanks!
I am happy you found me and if you have any other questions, feel free to watch my other videos and ask the question you might have. Thanks for stopping by John DeNicola
How beautiful they are! My son was in the service in Germany around 1988 and he ask me if I'd like anything. I said " I would love a Cuckoo Clock!" So he sent me one! We got so used to it that we didn't even realize when it cuckooed unless specifically listening for it! The pendulum quit swinging no matter what we did( moved it up or down ect.) It's hung on the wall all these years! After watching you I think I'm gonna try to clean it up and fix it! Can't hurt to try! Thank you for the video!
I keep telling others that you will forget the clock is even there after a while. They don't believe me, lol. They say the clocks need cleaned every 5 to 10 years because they are so open to the air and dust. Good luck on cleaning your clock and if you have any problems, my email is below the video Debra Scott
That is just before I arrived in Germany in March 1989. Best assignment I had in over 22 years!
HI Just Mike! Last Friday I went to an Estate Sale. I don't know why I asked about the clock on the wall. She said she had another one that was real wood and lead the way. I bought myself a broken Cuchoo Clock. I don't know anything about them. But I loved the carved wood. So today, I looked around here and found your video. I've cleaned out the cob webs and dust. Opened the back up and gave it a close look. Thanks!
That is awesome! I do have an email below the video if you need help with your clock and can send pictures if you have a question on anything. Just to warn you, I don't check my email all the time now because I am really busy on cleaning and repairing a lot of clocks now that I am in the mood to do so and enjoying myself. Good Luck on your clock.... Who Knows, you might be lucky and just oil your clock with clock oil and the clock might just take off.
I love you content my dear, thanks for sharing this wonderful clock repair video with us. Wish you the best!!!
Thanks for watching Elegance Nails and I have found these cuckoo clock videos are helping others get their clock running again.
Another great detailed work 👍 thanks for sharing
Thank you Annie
thanks for walking us through this. I've been rebuilding pendulum wall clocks and want to try my hand at a cuckoo clock so this was great. Now I'm pretty stoked at getting one.
If you have been doing wall clocks then you have this one in the bag. When you have music also on the Cuckoo clock, it gets just a little more difficult, but can be done. Thanks for your support Paul P.
@@justmike57 Thanks for the vote of confidence. I did acquire a cuckoo clock from an estate sale, it's very similar to the one you showed in this video. I repaired the bellows and they work, but the gears seem to have a problem. The big ones that are turned by the chains and weights don't move. The gears could probably use a cleaning but I'm not sure why they seem like they are seized. What do you think could be the problem? I tried oiling the different points like you showed. Maybe a good cleaning would be a good place to start
Thank you for this video. My 4yo is into clocks and has watched it a few times. We got ourselves a broken down cuckoo clock and restored it by following your steps and advice here. You are a legend
Your 4yo will have great memories of your clock and if he is lucky, the clock will be passed down to him when he gets older. Thanks for stopping by.
Wow cool clock Mike..I love antiques..... Look at your views on here...That's awesome....
Anyhow take care and thanks for sharing this.... :) God bless....
Hey Terri, glad to see ya. This is one of my hobbies I do when I get time. I built a Washington Room to work on my clocks, but need to finish the sheetrock. Thanks for watching Terri in Circles
@@justmike57 Is there any way to tell what year it is produced? Is there a date mark or serial number on the movement?
Awsome. Have a great weekend. Thank you for sharing., 👍💐👍
Thank you and thanks for stopping by today
just wanted to thank you for taking the time to post your work, I've just started tinkering with cuckoo clocks since my old one fell off the wall, I've scrounged around and found about a half dozen clocks, all in need of repair, watching you work has helped me get a couple of running clocks and I hope to get a couple more running by swapping out parts, I must admit working on these cuckoos will most certainly try ones patience. thanks for sharing your knowledge.
There are times these clocks will try your patience, but that also helps us learn what to look for that makes these clocks tick. I don't know everything, But I have learned a lot and try to share that with others to help them succeed. It is best to save any more expensive clock for last to get some time under your belt as you have learned what these clocks are all about original oldpop
That's a beautiful kind of clock. Looks very antique. Good find. Cheers and a big liked here 🥂♥️🎁
This Cuckoo clock is an Antique and a wonderful piece to have in your home. Thanks for watching, The Kangaroos and Me.
Wow you’re so talented to be able to fix this! Wow 😯 can’t wait to learn how to clean this ! This takes a lot of time to fix lol get it ! My joke for the day !
Thanks for watching! Good joke Mis Southern Belle
My jerk step-brother needs to fix my mothers cuckoo clock... but I can’t say anything. You are so amazing with this kind of stuff… When I learn enough I’m gonna go over there and fix it myself😂
Well I wish you luck getting the cuckoo clock from Mr Jerk and wish you lots of luck with my videos to get it running again Bubbles Butterfly
Giving this guy another run in full. Please have a great weekend, Just Mike, and be careful out there!
Thank you so much Bits of Real Panther. I am lucky I live in the sticks and only go to town once a week to buy food for Dad and I.
Yeah, I live in the sticks too - it's _crazy_ how quiet the streets have been! 😬
Running your playlist Mike. Have great day! 💃💖👍
Thank you so much Rene Gade.
That's that old school clock... I would hold on to that new friend... Let's stay in touch #balllife
what kind of oil do you use????
You can buy the Clock Oil on ebay or from the online clock parts catalogs, Amazing Gamer.
I was hoping to watch you repair a bellow. The one I have has the top piece off the whistle box. I’ll have to look closer now that I know what it’s supposed to look like. Great information about the chains. My dad has a big one he bought in Germany. He repaired it several times and when I was little he put a special wire loop on the bottom that he could pull anytime just to hear it cuckoo. All of our friends loved to come over and watch the birdie!!Dad is 92 now and I miss that clock. It used to put me to sleep at night.
That was great memories you had with that clock and your dad. some of the clocks have a place to attach the wire to make the bird come out to cuckoo. For the bellows. I would buy a pair of them from an online Cuckoo Clock parts place. Check more than one out, because some are just out for your money. You need to keep your wire nails from the old ones and reinstall them in the new bellows. Also, you measure the bellows from front to back to get the right size. I use hot glue gun to glue them back on so I can install them faster and not have to wait for the glue to dry. Hope this helps you Cassandra Lambracht.
Just got a clock myself! Will start my journey fixing the clock in the summer as a project. Loved the video!
Well you did get a good start on fixing the cuckoo clock. Watching my video and buying the clock is the first few steps. Don't forget to take lots of pictures closeup so you can get it back together again. God Bless
I love the name of this type of clock, ive been called cuckooa few times in my life hehehe thanks for sharing friend
Well, cuckoo isn't a bad thing. In fact, that means you are enjoying life to the fullest Mukbang Mermaid. Thanks for watching
Glad I found you and can fix a yard sale or thrift store saliva:able cuckoo clock!
I am very happy you found this channel also and hope if you do have a clock or two, my videos will help you out Miala Oyin
Hey Mike! Me and my Dad just fixed our cuckoo clock because of this video. We inherited it broken, now it sounds good as new. Thank you for the detailed video!
I totally love to hear a success like yours. And I am very happy my video does help others with there clock. My hat comes off to you.
My dad passed away he's got 2 of these they are German and very old I'm getting 1 sister getting the other and neither of them work I hope to God I'll be able to fix them
I have several video's that I show how I clean them without taking them apart, but without taking them apart, it might take a little more time to get them running again because of the old oil that doesn't get cleaned out all the way. The new oil will start to loosen the old oil, but it time and keep starting the pendulum, the clock will start working again.
Depending how dirty the clock is, you might get by with just oiling the clock for now, On Both Sides of the Movement.
I miss my grandma. 🙏
As we get older, we start missing a lot of friends and family. That is why it is cool to have RUclips, to meet others and make new friends.
Me too my clock is from great grandma
I miss my mother, she isn't dead but I'm in quarantine, don't want to catch COVID-19 or give it to my family.
It is hard to spell in your second or third language. We toured Germany's Black Forest in the 1981 for 3 weeks. We must have bought 5 or 6 cuckoo clocks. They were made there back then. Idk if they still are. Thanks for showing your repair... TTYL.....
Most the memories are from the service men that sent these clocks home many years back. I like the older clocks the best, but even some of the newer ones are nice as well, but might be made with real cheap works. Thanks for stopping in Ken's Maple Leaf Forge & Stuff. It you would like, just spell the way you would normally write, I can translate it to english as well Ken.
Lots of love put into this clock. You did a great job Mike, thanks for sharing. I'm in my way out.
Thank you Stephanie Pooch. It is a good feeling to save a clock. I have fixed worst clocks, but were 8 day and very nice ones.
Welcome, thank you for participating, I wish you a good evening
Thank you! You too! Life Soul
Thanks so much for this, Mike. I recently inherited my grandfather’s cuckoo clock that he acquired when he was stationed in Germany. It hung in the den over his chair my entire childhood. It’s in pretty bad disrepair, so I thought I’d give a go at fixing it. If I use Dawn to clean the mechanism, how long should I let it soak? Thanks again!
The Dawn helps lift the oils in hot water. Swishing it around in the water and giving it a little time (15 minutes) using a toothbrush to help clean with, changing the water for more hot water and swishing many more times. Do note. After cleaning, drying and oiling. The works will still be a little stiff when you first get the clock running. It takes more time to get the oil moving again, possibly because you couldn't properly flush all the old oil and wear out. You will have to speed up the pendulum and not care for the time of the clock for a few days. I hope I didn't babl on to much and you got your question answered. Thanks for the great question.
Just Mike Thank you!
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Just Mike Anytime!!!
Very nice, unique, and wonderful to see you take such great care of this wonderful clock!
I love the idea, that I find some clocks in pieces, and I get them all put back together and watch it run again. Just A Good Feeling Dee Dee
What a find Mike! Look what you did with it - Wow! I can't believe the end clock - She looked so great up there on your wall - like you gave her new life... Very cool!
I did find a Brand New, Old Stock, clock top for this clock for under $10.00 so this clock is complete now Michelle May B. Thanks for watching
@@justmike57 That's great - it must be a great feeling!
Hey ur new member here stay connected dear friend 😊👍
Welcome to my channel Barira. I would love to stay connected because you also have a great channel
I got 5 cuckoo clocks I cant wait to restore all of them I will be takeing pics the hole time if I need any help you will deffinty be the one I call
Well, thank you Amazing Gamer. I will be here to help you out as I can. Thanks for watching
I had three clocks which are currently in need of repairs, two of them not running at all. Then last week in a moment of temporary insanity I bought two which were also in need of work, the only guy within nearly 200 miles that can do this is overloaded and says he will call me when he gets to me. From what I've learned here I am sure that I can have two of the five working by next weekend. The three with the dancers might take a wee bit longer but I am looking at working the dancing ones next. I might even buy a few more. Thank you again!
What a beautiful clock at one time so glad you're giving it some love.
You are so right Chef Dallion, almost makes me sad to find the is such bad shape
Hi
Where did you get the skill to do all the things u do?
Stay safe
I have always been a hands on person. My dad use to repair clocks in his spare time. I was interested and just started to do the same as him. Then I started to learn better ways of cleaning the clocks and went on from there. Dad started to have problems with his fine motor skills and gave me his tools that made things easier. I enjoy the Cuckoo Clock the most, then the old kitchen clocks. I also work on the other clocks as needed. Just enjoying my hobby and a great hobby it has been. Thanks for stopping by again O'Donnell's Aussie Homestead
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I love how you made that clock look great!
It always pleases me to put one back together and working Ruth Hummel. God Bless.
Hello Just Mike. you wash the Cuckoo clock, took it a part, repair it. put it back together again and made it looks brand new. Thanks for sharing and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Yes I did Judy Turner. You have a wonderful New Years
New friend to your Channel... I love thrift shops you can find some amazing things this looks like it's going to be a fun project I love the cuckoo clocks we have one that is not working right at the moment it's actually a grandfather clock so we're hoping to get that going for thank you for sharing and if you please stop by my Channel show me some love and click that red button and become my friend that would be awesome thank you again and have a wonderful day
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Hey, Mana's Little Lambs. That would be a good thing to get your clock running again and a good thrift store with nice things and good prices would be great. Yes, I am a bit late, but I am connected to you now. Thanks for watching.
Wife tried to help after 2 hrs in and can’t get it over the sprocket while in the box.
It helps to turn the clock upside down and dangle one chain at a time to catch the sprocket, then turn the sprocket slowly turning the clock back around. Once the one chain is in and through the two holes, us a wire tie to secure the chains together and close to the two holes. Then start your other chain in the same manner. Check out the other videos if this one does not show me installing the chain.
Thanks Mike. Very well explained every step of the way. Learned a lot and hope to fix one soon. Thank you for sharing.
Learn and take your time when you start your first cuckoo clock Nara.
Hey, Just Mike, giving this long one another play before I go to bed! I hope your week has been great!
You are the best Bits of Real Panther
Well, the _second_ best anyway! 😉
Enjoy your Friday, Just Mike!
I came across one of those too so I am watching to see what needs to be done, after I changed the broken winding gear... nice video!
Thank you for watching Angelo Evangelou. Now that I am recording my clock repairs, I haven't come across one that I need to replace the winder. Just in case things go wrong, take pictures of the gears and where they go so you can get it back together again Angelo Evangelou.
Giving this juicy video another run. I hope you're having a great weekend, "Just" Mike -- especially now that you've finished fixing up that old house!
Oh, man, I really wish we were done with Only Roy's house. I can't count on my hands how many floor joist we still need to replace and have one window and the siding left to do on the back side of the house. Forever grateful to have you as a friend Bits of Real Panther.
Oh, for some reason I was thinking you had it finished up. Still, I'm confident that you'll "git 'er done," "Just" Mike!
@@BitsofRealPanther I would have had it done, but Only Roy's house was on the back burner for way to long and I thought we were only going to change the siding. Just Opening That Can of Worms, lol.
I have a new problem, my cuckoo has 2 doors and when the bird is singing at the same time the musical box from the other door starts to play how can i do to make that when the bird finish later the music box plays
There is a wire that will drop down as the bird gets ready to cuckoo. Not sure what your clock looks like inside because there are different ways these clocks are set up. The wire normally drops down to the fan part on the music box. I have an email address below the video if you would like to send a picture or two Gusro12.
Gracias Mike, sólo hablo español, pero quiero decirte que me encantó la forma de explicar el procedimiento y tengo un reloj igual que ha dejado de funcionar, así que repasaré el video y traduciendo con Google lo importante empezaré el trabajo. Gracias por tu amabilidad, Carlos, de Argentina
Hey Carlos from Argentina. Cleaning and small amount of oil on each bushing is the key. A simple cuckoo only is very easy to work on. I have an email address below the video if you have any questions and please send pictures of your question.
Thanks so much for the great video on this. I've got my grandma and grandpas Cuckoo Clock that needs some work. I love this kind of stuff but felt hesitant about approaching it. I now know that I can get their clock going again and keep the family cuckoo chirping. :)
Glad it was helpful! Lantz S. Just take you time working on the clock. If your clock has music, the wires are also adjustments to the clock.
Love what u did with the old cockoo clock verry awsome job.
Thank you Jen. This winter I will be getting back to the clocks I hope
Wow this was so interesting. Fun to watch you work. Thanks so much for putting your craft out there for us to see
Yes, this is my favorite Hobby I do when I get extra time. I built a Washington Room to work on my clocks and other things, but I need to mud the Sheetrock to get it finished. Thanks so much for watching
Hey Mike. You are amazing✨🙌😍because WOW.. that can be such tedious work. You have amazing patience and skills my friend. Yet also on the flip side when I find something I really enjoy as well I find that I have certain qualities I wasn't aware of on occasion (if that makes sense) blessings in abundance to you my friend. Have a wonderful week💖🙋🏻🐕
Thank you so much Sunday Girl. We all have something in us to succeed, and we strive to do our best if we think we like the idea.
Thanks for making this video. I have that clock downstairs. I was in germany and sent a clock to my parents and grandparents when over there. I was like 21yrs and now 74. I think I can rebuild mine.Again thank you so much. Now to find the parts on line.
That is awesome! This is the link to the clock parts on line I buy most of my parts. Download the parts book for free to see the parts that you might need. Go to the cuckoo clock parts. www.ronellclock.com/
@@justmike57 Thanks for the website I will order from them.
How do you get the pressed on star wheels off and then back on again?
The star shaped wheel you don't want to take off. It would be the Gong counter that counts the hour and also is timed to gong before the bird cuckoos. I do believe you were talking about the inside works? Hope this helps. Email me below in the show more section if you have other questions, if you would like.
Hi Mike! Hope your morning is going great! I am playing all! God bless you dear friend!
Thank you Nicole. I will start again in a day or so, so they will count for you. You are very special is all I can say
Just Mike yay!! That is so sweet! Thanks so much Mike! Big hugs🤗🙏💖 I just made homemade tortilla soup ! Texas made channel made it the other day! So I had to make it!! So good on a cold day! Have a great day Mike! You are very special friend!
I watched the entire video and it was awesome! Great job sir, you are an artist!
Thank you Jeff. I am happy you stopped in to check out my channel today. I do this for one of many of my hobbies.
Well this is a very cool channel!! I love clocks and at one time had a small collection!! I could have used your videos back then on how to repair!! Very helpful and fun to watch now!!💗👍
Glad you like them! Debby & ScubaDude. And thank you for checking out my channel.
i will share this to my dad. Hello sir..new friend is here watching from Philippines
Thank you Gemz channel and thanks for watching.
I have this modal but I can't find a Silent Lever. is it okay to remove the weight from the cuckoo only to stop it at night do you think?
There should be an L shaped wire above the door of the bird, to keep the door shut if you don't want any sound at night. Also, it will not hurt a thing if you take the one weight off, but might have a better chance of losing it in a shuffle. Thanks for stopping by Patrick Sheppard
Wow you've able reapir that clock good job bro at least you have spend your time wiser in important things.
Yes indeed! And for the ones that have these Cuckoo Clocks, it helps to understand them better by making videos on the clock. Thanks for stopping in Maria Lubna TV.
Nice video of the repairing of the Cuckoo clock using a clock cleaner concentrate. Enjoyed thoroughly. Full A++
Thank you very much AB's Kitchen Recipes & Vlogs.
I am trying to remove the hands from an old Hubert Herr 1-day cuckoo clock. They seem to be stuck. Is there a direct contact I can use so that I can send a picture along and we can figure this out?
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You have taught me so much thank you. I now have 55 cuckcoos and 300 other various clocks.
lol, You are catching up to me on clocks. You got the bug, but now you need to take the cheapest clock you have and start practicing on it to do your own repairs.
I already maintain the cuckoo clock I bought from Germany 50 years ago. Thank you for sharing.
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感謝分享咕咕鐘的保養，甚至維修， 謝謝您。🇹🇼💖
That is great to hear Carlin. Keep your clock running well and enjoy it. And Hello there from Taiwan.
Wow that’s awesome I have not seen a cuckoo clock since the 90s thanks so much for sharing this
I collect Cuckoo Clocks of all different sizes and kinds Ben Boy. That is my hobby. Thanks for stopping by
Thanks for sharing, I found a coo coo clock at a thrift and I think I can restore it now! Thanks so much!
You are so welcome! if you get stuck on your repair, send pictures and what might not be working right to my email below the video Sunshine Killz
@@justmike57 thank you! im new at this so it might be awhile :) your so kind! god bless you and yours!
I inherited the same exact clock from my Aunt. The sound brings me right back to when she would rock me to sleep under that clock.
There are a lot of us that have fond memories of these cuckoo clocks. No matter how cheap or how expensive they were, they still warm our hearts Chris Locke. God Bless
@@justmike57 Amen...and may the Lord bless you too. Especially in this new world we live in. "Be still and know that I am God'...I have to repeat everyday.
Thank you so much for this video, I bought one at a auction, didn't work when I got it home. Coukdnt of fixed it withoyt your help.
I am very happy to hear stories like yours. I try my best to help others that have just one clock and don't care about all the technical names for things. They just want their clocks to work Tim and Carol Green.
Fantastic job and you have awesome teaching skills enjoyed watching the video learnt a lot! Our son/Air Force/ Germany he got us a cuckoo clock it's running slow now so I thought I'd watch your video to see how to speed it up. Found another video. Hope it's right. Thanks again
I do believe I have a video on this subject. You move the pendulum leaf up just a little and wait 24 hours to see if you need to move it up more to make the clock go faster or back down a little to slow the time down John Demik.
THAT looks awesome after you stain just mike and your doing a great cleaning that piece to the cuckoo clock running it through hot water and soap was a good Idea wow you you really know what your doing drying that piece with a hair dryer it gets it dry quick the bird sounds good on your cuckoo clock
Thank you Dave, I do hope I can help others get started on their clocks and where to get started. This is my hobby and when I get time, I plan on more videos of the Cuckoo Clocks. I do have many other videos if you hit the video button or play list. Thank you so much for stopping in Davespoems andsongs
were do you get your ammonia. ive got one clock that could use it badly
I buy most of my clock needs from RONELL CLOCK COMPANY. They have an online sales site. The clock cleaning is sold by the gallon and you have to dilute it with water Tails Doll Black
I have a Cuckoo Clock with a missing gong and see there are different sizes. How would I figure out which size to replace it with?
Measure the back door across. Then take away one or two inches and that should be your size.
Good sharing. Looking forward to your next video
Thank you Knitting Animals. I try to put a video out every Tuesday and if you click the VIDEO button you will see my newest video I put out.
Mike. I have the exact clock and followed your steps tp remove and clean the movements. I have a question. When I removed the suspension bar that operates the verge, it was loose. When I tightened it the loops at the bottom of the post were off a few degrees from the vertical. Is this how it is suppose to be?
Tony, if the clock will still run and keep time, I would not worry about it unless the clock is crooked when it ticks at the right beat.
I have one of those exact to that one, it works fine my other one was better but it got ruined. I should dig out my old one. That clock looks nice good job.
Thanks Del-Rio Drifter. Yes you should dig that clock out so we can see just how bad it is. I haven't seen any pink flamingos out in your yard yet!. lol
Very helpful video.
Just picked one of these up from an auction for 25 dollars.
Works well but top part of the bellows on both sides are petrified. Think it could do with a cleaning. These mechanical clocks are lovely pieces and need care.
Great video and thank you.
You can order new top part of the Bellows and keep the box that makes the sound. Cleaning and oiling is good it the clock doesn't run well and you have time to play with it. If the clock has all the pieces, you got a great buy at the auction. Thanks for stopping in Paddy Pup.
Just Mike thank you for replying.
It runs well but I don’t know if it was ever cleaned and it’s definitely old. I was looking at your other video about changing the weights chain and the are old weights.
I read some clock repair guy saying that in order to have a clock completely cleaned that leaving in solution is ok but still not the best. He was saying they completely strip is and clean that way to preserve it best.
Your way looks very good and the movement looked great, Mabye they just want the money 😜
@@paddypup1836 To take it all apart is the best, but not totally necessary. I say, it the clock runs well, don't mess with it. The normal person just wants to get their clock running again and not have to pay big buck to pay someone else to fix it. It is true, that if you use dish soap and hot water, you might have to keep restarting the clock, until you get the new oil back threw the clock. This is why I started using the clock works cleaner for a deeper clean.
Just Mike thanks. I will take the movement out blow it off for now and tiny bit of oil both sides. Then just new bellows. I’ll do the solution down the line if I notice it slowing down. The parts are so delicate I could easily ruin it so less fiddling for me the better. Great help you are. Thanks
I may also have put the hand counter clockwise once which is not good 😳
Mike do you have any videos that show the reconnection of the wires?
I do believe so Vicki Skobel. I might have to make some new videos just on One part of the clock for quick links for others to watch. Thanks for stopping in .
Very impressive my friend. Nicely done. Keep safe too. See you next ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for coming Arabic Art Henna, nice to see you again.
wow.. what an excellent instructional video. I have wanted one of these since i saw my Nans one at the age 9. At 62 yrs old, retired and with time on my hands (pardon the pun) i have considered buying one on ebay to tinker with. i am good with my hands but just needed to be shown how (monkey see, monkey do). thank you so much for this video.
Glad you enjoyed it Keith Cheeseman. You could be lucky and find a cheap on at a thrift store, and ebay does have them for a much higher price. You could buy one that you like, if you have faith and patients. Just make sure all the parts are there like the Topper, weights, and pendulum because that will help you alot and not have to keep buying more parts for your clock at higher prices. If you do get a clock and have any questions, my email is below the video.
Absolutely brilliant video!
Thank you very much.
Glad you enjoyed it! I do try to make my videos so the average person can get their clocks running again without just spraying WD-40
I have probably learned more from this than from others I've watched. This works looks identical to the Regula 25 I'm about to clean and test. Thank you! Auf Deutsch, Vielen Dank!
Beautiful ♥ My dad repairs watch that's why I appreciate this one.
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Sounds great! I love Chicken, so I am pleased to visit you to see how you made it for me Whoa, BPO.
Hello, question. What is the green solution?
It is a clock cleaning solution. Clock Cleaning Concentrate - Ammoniated. Thanks for stopping by Dong Balone Dong.
Hello Mike: I just bought a cuendet swiss musical movement cuckoo clock-6732-36 in an auction. This a Edelweis Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago...It was mentioned as never been tried but when I put things up it does not work. The pendulum does not work.. Please advice
When the clock sets around without running or they took the clock down because it slowed to a stop, it just freezes up with dust and the oil will get gummy. You can try turning the minute hand clockwise to see how stiff it is and just maybe if you turn it several hours ahead, it could free it up but only temporary. With a cuckoo clock, they consider it a dirty clock because it is open where the pendulum and chains are and the bird and music man or dancers are. So all this means is you will have to have the clock cleaned and oiled more often. A cleaning should last 5 to 10 years depending on where you hang it and how much dust is around your house. I do hope this helps you a bit and I do feel every cuckoo clock is worth it.