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Old 03-02-2015, 09:42 PM
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I have this cuckoo clock; been in the family 3 generations. I vaguely remember it from my grandparents home. When it was passed to me, over 30 years ago, it didn't work. I stuck it in a closet and pretty much forgot about it.
Well, I retired Jan 1, this year and the weather has been nasty in this part of Kentucky. I decided, what the heck, it's not working, if I can't fix it, it still won't be working - nothing lost.
Thanks to some YouTube videos I was able to get it running and also rebuild the bellows, three of them, for the birds.
Every 15 minutes there are gongs, whistles, doors opening, wings flapping. The bird's mouths even open and close as they cuckoo. I got such an appreciation for the hand workmanship that goes into making one of these clocks.
Next up; restore the wooden outside.
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Old 03-02-2015, 10:16 PM
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i got one from the inlaws also but it works fine they are really works of art
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Just in time for daylight savings time?...hahaha.....Glad to hear that you were brave enough to tackle that yourself. I was given a cuckoo clock that hasn't worked for 20-30 years, but I do not have the courage you do yet....maybe someday, because they are awesome to hear and look at. The detail and fine workmanship that goes into a quality one is remarkable. I also have a grandfather's clock that needs some repair......Like the cowardly lion....I need courage!!

Now, maybe you can post a picture of it...

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Old 03-03-2015, 03:23 AM
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Just in time for daylight savings time?...hahaha.....Glad to hear that you were brave enough to tackle that yourself. I was given a cuckoo clock that hasn't worked for 20-30 years, but I do not have the courage you do yet....maybe someday, because they are awesome to hear and look at. The detail and fine workmanship that goes into a quality one is remarkable. I also have a grandfather's clock that needs some repair......Like the cowardly lion....I need courage!!

Now, maybe you can post a picture of it...

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You should tear into the clocks; they may just need cleaning and oiling. Watch some YouTube videos. You probably won't be so intimidated after watching them.
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Old 03-03-2015, 07:38 AM
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There nice, but I soon tired of all the noise.
I just look @ it now.
With my Grandfather & regulator clocks ticking away, and my constant ringing in the ears, I just don't need additional "birds in my belfry".
but I do appreciate the intricacies of their workings.
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