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How to Use This Site
This video demonstrates how to use the search features of this site in order to filter through our collection of historic cuckoo clock manufacturer catalogs to identify possible makers and time frame of an antique cuckoo clock.
Assembling and Adjusting a Hubert Herr Cuckoo Clock Movement
Bradford Needham demonstrates how to adjust the strike timing on a 1950s Hubert Herr cuckoo clock movement, highlighting key details and techniques.
Where to Obtain Cuckoo Clock Repair Supplies
Any of the below businesses have good reputations, and I have done business with most of them. Sadly when it comes to clock repair, you have no choice but mail-order, so expect delays waiting for parts/tools to arrive.
Adjusting the Striking on a Regula Cuckoo Clock Movement
Bradford Needham does a very good job explaining each of the steps required to correctly set up a Regula cuckoo clock movement so that it strikes correctly after cleaning and reassembly. With very clear visuals, he walks you through the…
Bushings 101: Using a Clock Bushing Tool
New to clock repair, and have just gotten a bushing tool? This Executive Clock Gallery video demonstrates how to use a bushing tool to install bushings in a clock. The presenter explains the process step-by-step, including how to measure, drill,…
Introduction: Turning Clock Bushings on a Lathe
While I do not have a lathe yet, I found this video on creating custom clock bushings to be a good introduction to the procedures involved in turning custom brass bushings on a lathe.
Cleaning Cuckoo Clock Chains
In this video James Stewart explains a very simple and quick method to clean cuckoo clock chains using CLR, yielding nice looking clean chains in a matter of a couple minutes with minimal effort. It doesn’t get any easier! For…
Repairing Cuckoo Clock Bellows
Below is a good overview video from James Stewart demonstrating how to re-paper cuckoo clock bellows. For antique or higher value clocks, the original clock would have had actual leather bellows, and you’re going to want to retain leather bellows…