Great job Seth. Loved the before and after. You can definitely see a difference. Never knew about using the paste to clean chains and weights. Might have to try that as your chains you could see a big difference. Thanks for the shout out. Keep these professional videos coming my friend.
Nice video. I hadn't thought of using a screwdriver inside a cloth to clean inside the corners. Polishing the weights is a new idea to me also. The white paint dots on the top of the clock is something I have seen on antiques and furniture as well. It's possible that the dots are spatter from a paint roller that was painting a ceiling above the clock. When you let the roller run thin on paint it will spatter. This is especially true if you roll too fast. Good painters would have taken the clock off of the wall before painting above it. That's why we should always use drop cloths or plastic covers when painting inside our homes.
Good job bring life back to that clock. Mark and Mike have taught me a lot. As a newbie I’m always up for a good lesson or tip. Howard’s is amazing stuff.
Great Video Seth. Mark really dose have the knowledge and shares it with us. I still use the Old English Scratch cover to help hide the scratches and chips that might be in the wood. The Cherry color is good for most clocks but a chestnut or brown color would be good for this clock, just use what you have is fine. I found using my wiles toothbrush works the best for scrubbing because it is always new for some reason, lol.
Thanks Mike! Yes it did give it a little more of a reddish tint. I’ll have to get some more shades. You’ve got some great videos out there too and I appreciate you taking time to watch one of mine.
Hi Seth great video , I wanted to ask about the little side doors with the knobs. I have a cuckoo clock with the same doors, question ? Do you know who made the case or who used those type of doors. Thanks
Thanks! The case makers did this to allow easier access to the movement for servicing. It’s nice when you don’t have to pull the movement and chains out : )
I always used an old cheap inch wide paint brush and plain old Lemon Pledge to clean cuckoo cases.Won't hurt the finish unless you really get carried away.Never had any complaints in over 30 years,but got lots of compliments anout how nice they smelled...About the bird, unhook it from the door when removing rhe movement as it is easier that way...No longer repairing anything now
I think that would be a great alternative and give a little more protection than the Howard's product I used in this video. Boiled linseed oil is a traditional finish I've used before but never on clocks. Since you've mentioned it I might have to try it now. Thanks for watching!
@@garykyp579 Hi Gary, I’m selling it for $150 at my local antique mall. If it’s still there I could pack it and ship it to you for $25 more if you’re in the lower 48 states. My email is clockswithseth@gmail.com if you’d like to contact me privately. Thanks again for watching my channel!
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Thank you for your video. I got my first clock and figuring out what to do.😊
Great job Seth. Loved the before and after. You can definitely see a difference. Never knew about using the paste to clean chains and weights. Might have to try that as your chains you could see a big difference. Thanks for the shout out. Keep these professional videos coming my friend.
Thanks Mark! 😊
Nice video. I hadn't thought of using a screwdriver inside a cloth to clean inside the corners. Polishing the weights is a new idea to me also.
The white paint dots on the top of the clock is something I have seen on antiques and furniture as well. It's possible that the dots are spatter from a paint roller that was painting a ceiling above the clock. When you let the roller run thin on paint it will spatter. This is especially true if you roll too fast.
Good painters would have taken the clock off of the wall before painting above it. That's why we should always use drop cloths or plastic covers when painting inside our homes.
Thanks Brian and for your explanation too. That makes total sense to me now. I just can’t imagine painting a room with a clock or antique nearby.
Good job bring life back to that clock. Mark and Mike have taught me a lot. As a newbie I’m always up for a good lesson or tip. Howard’s is amazing stuff.
You really brought that clock back to life Seth! Great tips using the paste wax on the weights and chains.
Thank you John!
Great Video Seth. Mark really dose have the knowledge and shares it with us. I still use the Old English Scratch cover to help hide the scratches and chips that might be in the wood. The Cherry color is good for most clocks but a chestnut or brown color would be good for this clock, just use what you have is fine. I found using my wiles toothbrush works the best for scrubbing because it is always new for some reason, lol.
Thanks Mike! Yes it did give it a little more of a reddish tint. I’ll have to get some more shades. You’ve got some great videos out there too and I appreciate you taking time to watch one of mine.
great video! does the paste wax on the chains gum up the gears at all?
Great question! I think it could if too much was applied and or they weren’t wiped down well.
wonderful job
I always put the chains (even gold jewelry chains) into a small pot with some dish soap in there and bring the water to a boil. They come out shining.
Great idea! I’ll have to try that.
Hi Seth great video , I wanted to ask about the little side doors with the knobs. I have a cuckoo clock with the same doors, question ? Do you know who made the case or who used those type of doors. Thanks
Thanks! The case makers did this to allow easier access to the movement for servicing. It’s nice when you don’t have to pull the movement and chains out : )
I always used an old cheap inch wide paint brush and plain old Lemon Pledge to clean cuckoo cases.Won't hurt the finish unless you really get carried away.Never had any complaints in over 30 years,but got lots of compliments anout how nice they smelled...About the bird, unhook it from the door when removing rhe movement as it is easier that way...No longer repairing anything now
I like to use that on the painted cuckoo cases. It really brightens them up. Thanks for sharing!
Good job !!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Can you do a video about bellow repair?
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I have thought about doing one. I’ve been a little hesitant as I’m still perfecting my bellow craft. Cheers!
What did you use to clean the dial? I work in a fast paced often volatile environment, working cuckoo clocks is therapeutic. :)
I agree, very therapeutic! I used murphy’s oil soap to clean it.
What about using boiled linseed oil
I think that would be a great alternative and give a little more protection than the Howard's product I used in this video. Boiled linseed oil is a traditional finish I've used before but never on clocks. Since you've mentioned it I might have to try it now. Thanks for watching!
If I could afford it I would buy it. It reminds me of the one my uncle has
Thank you Gary!
Just curious how much is it
@@garykyp579 Hi Gary, I’m selling it for $150 at my local antique mall. If it’s still there I could pack it and ship it to you for $25 more if you’re in the lower 48 states. My email is clockswithseth@gmail.com if you’d like to contact me privately. Thanks again for watching my channel!