Are all cuckoo clock weights the same?
Cuckoo Clock Warranty and Repair A question I have been asked is whether a German-made cuckoo clock will need to go back to Germany for repair. Absolutely not! All Black Forest cuckoo clocks with the VDS (Black Forest Clock Association) certification offer a warranty.
What are the weights on a cuckoo clock made of?
The weights are made of cast iron in a pine cone shape and the “cuckoo” sound is created by two tiny gedackt pipes in the clock, with bellows attached to their tops. The clock’s movement activates the bellows to send a puff of air into each pipe alternately when the timekeeper strikes.
How do you hang the weights on a cuckoo clock?
Mount the clock on the wall first and allow the chains to hang down. Then, look at the chains and locate the weight hooks. Find the opposite end of each chain and pull it down so that the weight hook hangs approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the bottom of the clock. Finally, carefully attach the weights to the hooks.
How much is an original cuckoo clock worth?
These hand-made clocks start at around $150 for a nice 1-DAY cuckoo clock and can reach $3000 or more for a beautifully detailed work of art. Black Forest cuckoo clocks are designed to suit many different budgets.
Why do some cuckoo clocks have three weights?
In musical cuckoo clocks, there is a third weight drives the music box. When the weights reach the floor, they are simply pulled pack back up to rewind the clock. The rate at which the weights descend in a mechanical movement cuckoo will depend on whether it is a one-day cycle or an eight-day cycle.
Where does the heaviest weight go on a cuckoo clock?
If your cuckoo clock uses three weights, face the clock and put the heaviest one on the hook farthest to the right. When there are only two weights, the order in which you hang them does not matter.
What are cuckoo clock weights called?
Cuckoo clock weights are in the form of pine cones. They are sold in gram weight and this gram amount is usually stamped on the weight itself. Cuckoo clocks all take the same weight for all the chains with only a few exceptions.
How do I know what weight my cuckoo clock is?
When looking at a two- or three-weight cuckoo clock, the weight farthest to the left powers the clock mechanism. The next weight powers the bird movement and cuckoo flute bellows.
How do I stop my cuckoo clock from Cuckooing at night?
It is sometimes corrected by putting a matchbox or small piece of wood under one side of the clock case to make the tick and the tock evenly spaced. If the switch for the manual switch-off is in the down position, in most cases the cuckoo will call day and night.
Are German cuckoo clocks worth money?
Although many still associate cuckoo clocks with Switzerland, the cuckoo clocks we know today evolved in the Black Forest in Germany. Authentic Black Forest cuckoo clocks are the most valuable cuckoo clocks.
Are German cuckoo clocks valuable?
Antique carved German cuckoo clocks in elaborate carved designs can have been known to reach nearly $2,000 at auction for particularly fine examples and sometimes sell for more than $3,000in rare cases. However, many antique cuckoo clocks will never realize this much value.
Where do weights go on cuckoo clock?
The weights hang on chains underneath the cuckoo clock and slowly drop over time. When the weights reach the floor, they are simply pulled pack back up to rewind the clock. The rate at which the weights descend in a mechanical movement cuckoo will depend on whether it is a one-day cycle or an eight-day cycle.
How much does a pine cone cuckoo clock weigh?
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What should the chain be on a cuckoo clock?
One weight controls the time and the other the strike. If the chain is rubbing anything like the hole in the bottom of the cuckoo case it will be just like not having enough weight to make it run. The chain that holds the weight should be straight from the ratchet wheel and down without rubbing anything.
Is there a movement for a post 1950 cuckoo clock?
We also have the cuckoo clock movements for post 1950 German made units. This is about 80 percent of the cuckoos out in the world so chances are we have the movement needed. If the movement is worn out and is post 1950 its just as well to get the new one instead of restoring the old one.
How to repair the Bellow of a cuckoo clock?
Snap off the old tops off of the bellow tubes and clean the surface with a knife, then epoxy the new tops on the same way. Then transfer the cuckoo lift rings from the old tops to the new ones and its done. The help section can help with many of the most common issues the clock may have.