Cuckoo clocks were first made in the 18th century.They are manufactured in the [BLACK FOREST] district in Germany.Cuckoo clocks are made from wood,and takes the shape of a bird nest box
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My favourite Cuckoo clocks
Monday, April 19th, 2010What can I use to clean and lubricate a cuckoo clock?
Monday, April 19th, 2010My cuckoo clock stopped ticking. I removed the back cover and noticed that the mechanism is dry and dusty.I was thinking of using brake parts cleaner.It is an old 8 day clock.
Thanks
Do not use any chemicals to clean or lube this clock. Most clocks have a key that you can rotate the mechanism,rotate and "puff" powdered graphite onto all moving parts.Graphite is what locks and other intircate workings are lubed with,(brass,bronze and soft metal workings.) You can find it at most hardware stores or locksmiths shops, it usually comes in a "puffer" bottle.Graphite is somewhat messy so remember, less is more. It is dry so it will not attract dust and dirt like liquid lubricants.
Romba rooster cuckoo clock – 1235
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
This charming scene of a rooster and his hen is entirely hand carved from solid Linden wood. When the clock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens, a cuckoo appears and calls along with the clock’s gong strike.
This clock is hand made in the Black Forest in Germany. The mechanical brass movement is driven by two weights and time escapes with the tick of a traditional pendulum. The cuckoo call sound is made by two wooden whistles with bellows inside the clock case.
Even the packaging has old-world charm, as only paper is used. The factory packing is all made with renewable materials. This clock makes a great gift for the young and old alike. Perfect for a pastoral decor!
If you are interested in this clock please Email us at: clocks@NorthCoastImports.net – please be sure to include your zip code so we can direct you to a dealer in your area.
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Is there a site that I can get directions on how to work a cuckoo clock?
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010I have a cuckoo clock that I am not sure how to work it. It was working then the left weight ran out of chain and the other two stayed there and clock stopped. Where can I get some kind of directions?
Try to pull the chain all the way ,,the chains work at different levels…if not I would ask or take it too a clock maker and ask them if they knew anyone that would be able to fix it,,if you don’t know a clockmaker ask a jewler maybe,…I have an old cockoo clock also and had it fixed once and it was great but they moved away ,,,so I also have to have it fixed again,,thanks for reminding me….GOOD LUCK!
World’s Largest Real Cuckoo Clock, Champ’s Douglasville, GA
Friday, April 9th, 2010
champsclock.com presents: The world’s Largest Real cuckoo clock. Located at Champ’s World of Clocks in Douglasville, GA. Narrator Leroy Powell WAGA TV Atlanta
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Know of any schools that provide courses for how to properly pick up bird droppings from under cuckoo clocks?
Friday, April 9th, 2010
It would be the School of Fine Feathered Arts, silly. Everybody knows that.
Chimney Sweep Cuckoo Clock
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
This is a charming piece from Rombach und Haas. It features an animated chimneysweep and is an affordable clock with all the charm of a Black Forest cottage.
The clock has wooden hands, bird, and a wooden dial. It has several laser-cut features and incredible wood carvings with exquisite detail.
The clock comes packaged in genuine recycled or renewable materials, each clock made and packaged BY HAND by Black Forest craftsmen the same way they have been for hundreds of years. The cuckoo bird, hands,and numbers are all made of solid wood. The bird and dancers move along with the mechanically produced cuckoo call.The sound of the bird is produced by real wooden whistles and the music box movement is hand made in Switzerland . If you are interested in this clock please Email us at: clocks@NorthCoastImports.net – please be sure to include your zip code so we can direct you to a dealer in your area.
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Why does an 8-day cuckoo clock needs to be wound every other day?
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Usually, an 8-day cuckoo clock needs winding every week or so. How come mine has to be wound every two days? Is this a defect?
Bought the cuckoo in Switzerland. Thought I was scammed by some Chinese owner. But the rest of the clock works alright except having to wind an 8-day cuckoo every 2-3 days. Can someone tell me what’s wrong with my cuckoo clock?
It’s a two yrs old cuckoo.
weight chains aren’t long enough,
How do I fix a cuckoo clock that stops after about 5 hours of use?
Monday, March 29th, 2010I have an 8 day cuckoo clock and it has been working fine for quite some time (it was passed down to me, it is know around 40 years old). I have recently noticed that after I wind it and start it again it will stop just a few hours after I wound it. I know it didn’t pull the weights too high because there are rings stopping that. Is this anything I can fix myself?
Probably not – you most likely have a damaged or dirty weight and that is a job for a pro. Take it to a clock shop and get a quote then if possible have it fixed and get a list of maintenance tips to keep it running. Good Luck!
Bertha – Cuckoo Clocks – Part 1
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Stop-motion series about a group of factory workers and their giant machine Bertha, from the same people as Postman Pat.
Sorry, but this one was cut off at the start by a couple of minutes and I don’t know the real episode title! You do get to hear the theme song at the end of Part 2, though.
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