Beginner
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.
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.
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…