How to Repair Cuckoo Clocks
Cuckoo clocks have been around for centuries. They consist of a clock designed to incorporate a cuckoo bird. The clocks are unique items that many people love because of the sound they make. Antique cuckoo clocks are highly prized by many collectors.
Materials
- Screw driver
- Pliers
- New bellows
- Wood glue
- Knife
Method
- Inspect the clock in its position to find out if there is an obstruction or object interfering with the train weight. Objects placed too close around the clock can interfere with its operations.
- Repair any obvious damage such as cracks on the case. It the chain keeps getting caught, you may need to drill a bigger hole for the chain. This will help to ease its movement.
- Pull gently on the train weight to confirm that it is attached to the sprocket. If the chain is positioned correctly, you will hear a click when you pull the chain. If you do not hear the clicking sound, you will need to correct this.
- Remove the back of the clock and replace the chain in its right position. It should loop around the sprocket. Replace the back of the clock.
- Press the bellows using your fingers and listen to the sound made by the clock. If the Cuckoo sound is not produced, you will need to replace the bellows.
- Cut off the top of the bellows that needs to be replaced and install the new bellows. Make sure you attach them at the exact same position the old ones were. Use wood glue to firmly attach the parts.
- Fasten the new bellows and position them correctly before returning them into the clock case. Secure the screws tightly using the screwdriver then replace the back panel on the clock.
- Hang the cuckoo clock and attach weights on the chain hooks.
- Adjust the pendulum and set it to move at the right speed.