Cuckoo Clock Repair

[@MichaelAndKayla]

Thank you Mike. This helped me a lot with my clock repair. It was tedious. I am glad you made this video to help all of us out here in the world to learn how to fix our cuckoo clocks. God Bless and stay safe.

[@justmike57]

Glad it helped Kayla, for the nomale person that has one clock and might mean so much to them without paying a lot of money to have someone else fix it makes me happy to help them. Thanks for your comment KaylaAndMichael.

[@Lisa-ft3ij]

HI Just Mike! Last Friday I went to an Estate Sale. I don't know why I asked about the clock on the wall. She said she had another one that was real wood and lead the way. I bought myself a broken Cuchoo Clock. I don't know anything about them. But I loved the carved wood. So today, I looked around here and found your video. I've cleaned out the cob webs and dust. Opened the back up and gave it a close look. Thanks!

[@justmike57]

That is awesome! I do have an email below the video if you need help with your clock and can send pictures if you have a question on anything. Just to warn you, I don't check my email all the time now because I am really busy on cleaning and repairing a lot of clocks now that I am in the mood to do so and enjoying myself. Good Luck on your clock.... Who Knows, you might be lucky and just oil your clock with clock oil and the clock might just take off.

[@vanessavanity12]

Currently restoring my moms Hubert Herr cuckoo clock that would terrify me as a child. Oh how things change as we get older. Thanks for this!

[@justmike57]

lol, some memories are good when we were kids and some not. For the cuckoo clocks, I had fond memories, but that old wire sticking out of the wall in our living room when I was 5, scared the heck out of me. Thought it was a dead bird that wanted to get me, lol.

[@blue_hedgehog_gaming_clock9580]

Can you make a video on your moms cuckoo clock

[@barathishankar661]

I recently serviced my neighbor's cuckoo clock which she had for 35 yrs. It was running slow. not sure at first. but after seeing your repair orderly. managed to save the clock. all it takes was to adjust the pendulum. "THANK YOU'" very much Sir.

[@justmike57]

Great success stories I like hearing about Barathi Shankar.

[@stunningmisadventures]

This is really old school! That’s neat that you were able to fix it.

[@justmike57]

Yes Stunning Misadventures, this is my hobby and share to others that would like to get their clocks going again without taking it into a clock shop.

[@johndemik2344]

Thank you for getting back on how to adjust time on the cuckoo. Been adjusting it daily since last reply. takes time LOL

[@sandiloftis3180]

I did it! I just figured out my first cuckcoo clock fix. It had no pendulum leader, no pendulum, chains off gears and music chain off. Thank you so much for all your videos. I’m on my way to learning to fix my 250+ clocks when they need it. You can teach a old dog new tricks after all!

[@markogle1949]

Thank you for taking the time to show the repair! That seems like such a great hobby to have.

[@justmike57]

You bet it is and sometimes a little more difficult because of more little adjustments you need to do to get the clock running like knew again Mark Ogle.

[@jutters2010]

Thank you for this video. My 4yo is into clocks and has watched it a few times. We got ourselves a broken down cuckoo clock and restored it by following your steps and advice here. You are a legend

[@justmike57]

Your 4yo will have great memories of your clock and if he is lucky, the clock will be passed down to him when he gets older. Thanks for stopping by.

[@MichaelAndKayla]

I am so glad you showed this. My Clock is broken inside somehow. It is very similar to this one. My grandmother in Germany sent me mine.

[@justmike57]

I do hope you try to fix it. Cleaning and oiling the works is the main key to the success of your clock. If you need any help or questions, give them to me and I will try my best to help you out Kayla

[@MichaelAndKayla]

@@justmike57 Thanks Mike I appreciate it.

[@jessesearls1389]

Hey Mike, I restore stuff too. Mostly bicycles, but currently I'm doing a Schneider Cuckoo clock from the 70's. Not old really. I learned a lot from your video, and I like your laid back presentation and method. Thanks for sharing your know how. Jesse

[@justmike57]

Thankyou so much Jesse Searls. I try my best to show and tell others about how they work incase they are having a problem and now they know what to look for to fix their own clock. You have a great weekend.

[@johndenicola6173]

I’m glad I found your video! I was given an old family cuckoo clock that my mom purchased around 1967 from someone that brought them from the black Forest region of Germany: the bellows are shot and the hour and minute hands are not accurate.. luckily, the weights, birds, awnings, and pendulum are all intact. Not only that, I believe that the clock you showed here is the same one - right down to the color of the cuckoo. Your explanations “simplified” this for me that I plan on getting the clock up and running soon! Thanks!

[@justmike57]

I am happy you found me and if you have any other questions, feel free to watch my other videos and ask the question you might have. Thanks for stopping by John DeNicola

[@Spifire999]

I Have literally the same clock, got it from my father, he got it from his mother and so on, its been on the wall since i can remember. Need a cleaning and repair and i dont know nothing about clocks so i much appreciate your work sir, thanks!!

[@justmike57]

Well thank you for watching and I do hope my videos help you on your quest to get your cuckoo clock running again. If you have any questions about what you are doing, let me know Walter H. White

[@nancyspeed4834]

Fascinating video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I do believe I can repair my 1950s clock I inherited from my uncle. All the pieces are there thankfully.

[@justmike57]

Glad it was helpful! If you have any questions on your repair, I have an email below this video. Always nice to hear others wanting to get their clocks going again. Thanks for watching Nancy Speed.

[@nancyspeed4834]

@@justmike57 I don't understand how your minute hand lock nut came off so easily. Mine just turns to a certain place and stops.

[@Ramblequist]

Thanks Man! Just found my clock stored over 40 years. All your teaching here, I repaired the clock. Cleaned and oiled clockworks, and repaired bellows.

[@justmike57]

Glad to help others get their clocks going again. Finding the right parts for the clocks does get frustrating sometimes Ramblequist.

[@quiltymomtrish826]

This makes me feel so nostalgic. As a child my father brought a beautiful handcarved cuckoo clock and it was in our home growing up ❤️

[@justmike57]

Memories are the best sometimes Quiltymom. I am still in love with all the cuckoo clocks I have.

[@BottomGear2]

@@justmike57 I have a old cuckoo clock that’s missing it’s weights. It’s an eight day that is the same size as the one shown. I want to know the weight yours used.

[@thecodplayer5219]

Hey Mike! Me and my Dad just fixed our cuckoo clock because of this video. We inherited it broken, now it sounds good as new. Thank you for the detailed video!

[@justmike57]

I totally love to hear a success like yours. And I am very happy my video does help others with there clock. My hat comes off to you.

[@conongchămchỉ888]

I love you content my dear, thanks for sharing this wonderful clock repair video with us. Wish you the best!!!

[@justmike57]

Thanks for watching Elegance Nails and I have found these cuckoo clock videos are helping others get their clock running again.

[@Bippy55]

Thanks, Just Mike, for a casual yet informative cook's tour of small cuckoo clock repair. I especially liked when you explained why cuckoo clocks can get greasy (being in a kitchen) or gummed up dirty and dusty (staying in a garage or attic not moving for years). I have one I had restored and also bought a topper for it. YOU'RE THE MAN!.

[@justmike57]

Glad it was helpful! Dave Boyer. On some of my other clock videos I try to explain what some of the parts do, to help figure out if they have the same problem and how to fix it.

[@mummakesdaily5180]

This is the kinda programme/show i like watching. Love products like these u got ur self a new frend.

[@justmike57]

Oh, thank you so much Mum, I do hope you like my videos and what I have been doing this summer.

[@debrascott9028]

How beautiful they are! My son was in the service in Germany around 1988 and he ask me if I'd like anything. I said " I would love a Cuckoo Clock!" So he sent me one! We got so used to it that we didn't even realize when it cuckooed unless specifically listening for it! The pendulum quit swinging no matter what we did( moved it up or down ect.) It's hung on the wall all these years! After watching you I think I'm gonna try to clean it up and fix it! Can't hurt to try! Thank you for the video!

[@justmike57]

I keep telling others that you will forget the clock is even there after a while. They don't believe me, lol. They say the clocks need cleaned every 5 to 10 years because they are so open to the air and dust. Good luck on cleaning your clock and if you have any problems, my email is below the video Debra Scott

[@PipeSergeant54]

That is just before I arrived in Germany in March 1989. Best assignment I had in over 22 years!

[@TerriIncircles]

Wow cool clock Mike..I love antiques..... Look at your views on here...That's awesome.... Anyhow take care and thanks for sharing this.... :) God bless....

[@justmike57]

Hey Terri, glad to see ya. This is one of my hobbies I do when I get time. I built a Washington Room to work on my clocks, but need to finish the sheetrock. Thanks for watching Terri in Circles

[@twistedyogert]

@@justmike57 Is there any way to tell what year it is produced? Is there a date mark or serial number on the movement?

[@joyfuljudy5137]

Hello Just Mike. you wash the Cuckoo clock, took it a part, repair it. put it back together again and made it looks brand new. Thanks for sharing and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@justmike57]

Yes I did Judy Turner. You have a wonderful New Years

[@AnniePilatesPhysicalTherapist]

Another great detailed work 👍 thanks for sharing

[@justmike57]

Thank you Annie

[@GemzChannel]

i will share this to my dad. Hello sir..new friend is here watching from Philippines

[@justmike57]

Thank you Gemz channel and thanks for watching.

[@kevindeadder]

Mike, please add to your list under your equipment the following; - Ammonia cleaner used or how you made it - Stain brand/color - Why you applied stain with sponge not brush - Type of oil used or part suppliers you like - Where to buy various other parts we may need - All equipment/tools we need for such project Do another video on tips and tricks of the Cuckoo Clock Hobby. After watching this I want to go fix the clocks of all my siblings, friends....anyone’s home I’m visiting at...ha!

[@justmike57]

This is a great idea Kevin. I will admit, I was very new at this KZbin thing when the video was made. I have added my email on the newer videos I have been putting out. Thanks so much for stopping by Kevin DeAdder.

[@LarrysLeatherWork]

Thanks for making this video. I have that clock downstairs. I was in germany and sent a clock to my parents and grandparents when over there. I was like 21yrs and now 74. I think I can rebuild mine.Again thank you so much. Now to find the parts on line.

[@justmike57]

That is awesome! This is the link to the clock parts on line I buy most of my parts. Download the parts book for free to see the parts that you might need. Go to the cuckoo clock parts. www.ronellclock.com/

[@LarrysLeatherWork]

@@justmike57 Thanks for the website I will order from them.

[@kitchentoolss]

Awsome. Have a great weekend. Thank you for sharing., 👍💐👍

[@justmike57]

Thank you and thanks for stopping by today

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Hey, Just Mike, giving this long one another play before I go to bed! I hope your week has been great!

[@justmike57]

You are the best Bits of Real Panther

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Well, the _second_ best anyway! 😉 Enjoy your Friday, Just Mike!

[@carolyn2bfree235]

I miss my grandma. 🙏

[@justmike57]

As we get older, we start missing a lot of friends and family. That is why it is cool to have KZbin, to meet others and make new friends.

[@dianneedenfield5850]

Me too my clock is from great grandma

[@twistedyogert]

I miss my mother, she isn't dead but I'm in quarantine, don't want to catch COVID-19 or give it to my family.

[@zestygirl]

What a find Mike! Look what you did with it - Wow! I can't believe the end clock - She looked so great up there on your wall - like you gave her new life... Very cool!

[@justmike57]

I did find a Brand New, Old Stock, clock top for this clock for under $10.00 so this clock is complete now Michelle May B. Thanks for watching

[@zestygirl]

@@justmike57 That's great - it must be a great feeling!

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

It is hard to spell in your second or third language. We toured Germany's Black Forest in the 1981 for 3 weeks. We must have bought 5 or 6 cuckoo clocks. They were made there back then. Idk if they still are. Thanks for showing your repair... TTYL.....

[@justmike57]

Most the memories are from the service men that sent these clocks home many years back. I like the older clocks the best, but even some of the newer ones are nice as well, but might be made with real cheap works. Thanks for stopping in Ken's Maple Leaf Forge & Stuff. It you would like, just spell the way you would normally write, I can translate it to english as well Ken.

[@jerryreed3807]

Hi I would like to no is thir two chains on this clock I have a clock it only has one chain the cocu have looks like your s the cocu works but not the clock it also missing the pendalome

[@justmike57]

Normally when you order a chain, they come in a set of two and three chains. You can order the chains on line, along with the pendulum from Timesavers. com

[@bubblesbutterfly1235]

My jerk step-brother needs to fix my mothers cuckoo clock... but I can’t say anything. You are so amazing with this kind of stuff… When I learn enough I’m gonna go over there and fix it myself😂

[@justmike57]

Well I wish you luck getting the cuckoo clock from Mr Jerk and wish you lots of luck with my videos to get it running again Bubbles Butterfly

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Giving this juicy video another run. I hope you're having a great weekend, "Just" Mike -- especially now that you've finished fixing up that old house!

[@justmike57]

Oh, man, I really wish we were done with Only Roy's house. I can't count on my hands how many floor joist we still need to replace and have one window and the siding left to do on the back side of the house. Forever grateful to have you as a friend Bits of Real Panther.

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Oh, for some reason I was thinking you had it finished up. Still, I'm confident that you'll "git 'er done," "Just" Mike!

[@justmike57]

@@BitsofRealPanther I would have had it done, but Only Roy's house was on the back burner for way to long and I thought we were only going to change the siding. Just Opening That Can of Worms, lol.

[@MissBELLE003]

Wow you’re so talented to be able to fix this! Wow 😯 can’t wait to learn how to clean this ! This takes a lot of time to fix lol get it ! My joke for the day !

[@justmike57]

Thanks for watching! Good joke Mis Southern Belle

[@sandiloftis3180]

You have taught me so much thank you. I now have 55 cuckcoos and 300 other various clocks.

[@justmike57]

lol, You are catching up to me on clocks. You got the bug, but now you need to take the cheapest clock you have and start practicing on it to do your own repairs.

[@AfroBlackk]

That's that old school clock... I would hold on to that new friend... Let's stay in touch #balllife

[@PipeSergeant54]

I had three clocks which are currently in need of repairs, two of them not running at all. Then last week in a moment of temporary insanity I bought two which were also in need of work, the only guy within nearly 200 miles that can do this is overloaded and says he will call me when he gets to me. From what I've learned here I am sure that I can have two of the five working by next weekend. The three with the dancers might take a wee bit longer but I am looking at working the dancing ones next. I might even buy a few more. Thank you again!

[@mialaoyinyoutube1455]

Glad I found you and can fix a yard sale or thrift store saliva:able cuckoo clock!

[@justmike57]

I am very happy you found this channel also and hope if you do have a clock or two, my videos will help you out Miala Oyin

[@DonJen2478]

Thank you for this DIY tutorial Mr. Mike. I've owned my cuckoo clock for nearly 33 years. However it stopped working after boxing it away due to moving around so much while serving in the Military. Now it just hangs on my wall looking good only. After crossing and watching your video, my clock has the potential of operating again. I tried finding a local clock repair shop and none will touch it, stating they don't carry the repair parts. Is there anyone that you could recommend. I'll gladly cover all of the shipments. Thank you.

[@justmike57]

There are more and more clock shops that stop working on cuckoo clocks. I hear there is no money in fixing them. Could you email me some pictures of your clock and the inside where the movement is? My email is below the video.

[@theamazinggamer8333]

what kind of oil do you use????

[@justmike57]

You can buy the Clock Oil on ebay or from the online clock parts catalogs, Amazing Gamer.

[@BeBodacious]

I saw a comment that you left at Carry on Jeff and John. I've always wondered how this was done and am very impressed. You would never know what shape it was in without the video. I agree with the bird's door. Letting it out is why you have this kind of clock in the first place. My husband had one but needed to sell it decades ago. I have to forward your video to him. He'll enjoy iy.

[@justmike57]

Carry on Jeff n John is good people. A heart of gold. I love these cuckoo clocks because of their actions and sounds. And there are so many different styles of these clocks Gayle Crabtree.

[@markaugustine9640]

Thanks so much for this, Mike. I recently inherited my grandfather’s cuckoo clock that he acquired when he was stationed in Germany. It hung in the den over his chair my entire childhood. It’s in pretty bad disrepair, so I thought I’d give a go at fixing it. If I use Dawn to clean the mechanism, how long should I let it soak? Thanks again!

[@justmike57]

The Dawn helps lift the oils in hot water. Swishing it around in the water and giving it a little time (15 minutes) using a toothbrush to help clean with, changing the water for more hot water and swishing many more times. Do note. After cleaning, drying and oiling. The works will still be a little stiff when you first get the clock running. It takes more time to get the oil moving again, possibly because you couldn't properly flush all the old oil and wear out. You will have to speed up the pendulum and not care for the time of the clock for a few days. I hope I didn't babl on to much and you got your question answered. Thanks for the great question.

[@markaugustine9640]

Just Mike Thank you!

[@CassandraSusan]

I was hoping to watch you repair a bellow. The one I have has the top piece off the whistle box. I’ll have to look closer now that I know what it’s supposed to look like. Great information about the chains. My dad has a big one he bought in Germany. He repaired it several times and when I was little he put a special wire loop on the bottom that he could pull anytime just to hear it cuckoo. All of our friends loved to come over and watch the birdie!!Dad is 92 now and I miss that clock. It used to put me to sleep at night.

[@justmike57]

That was great memories you had with that clock and your dad. some of the clocks have a place to attach the wire to make the bird come out to cuckoo. For the bellows. I would buy a pair of them from an online Cuckoo Clock parts place. Check more than one out, because some are just out for your money. You need to keep your wire nails from the old ones and reinstall them in the new bellows. Also, you measure the bellows from front to back to get the right size. I use hot glue gun to glue them back on so I can install them faster and not have to wait for the glue to dry. Hope this helps you Cassandra Lambracht.

[@MukbangMermaid]

I love the name of this type of clock, ive been called cuckooa few times in my life hehehe thanks for sharing friend

[@justmike57]

Well, cuckoo isn't a bad thing. In fact, that means you are enjoying life to the fullest Mukbang Mermaid. Thanks for watching

[@keithcheeseman567]

wow.. what an excellent instructional video. I have wanted one of these since i saw my Nans one at the age 9. At 62 yrs old, retired and with time on my hands (pardon the pun) i have considered buying one on ebay to tinker with. i am good with my hands but just needed to be shown how (monkey see, monkey do). thank you so much for this video.

[@justmike57]

Glad you enjoyed it Keith Cheeseman. You could be lucky and find a cheap on at a thrift store, and ebay does have them for a much higher price. You could buy one that you like, if you have faith and patients. Just make sure all the parts are there like the Topper, weights, and pendulum because that will help you alot and not have to keep buying more parts for your clock at higher prices. If you do get a clock and have any questions, my email is below the video.

[@theamazinggamer8333]

I got 5 cuckoo clocks I cant wait to restore all of them I will be takeing pics the hole time if I need any help you will deffinty be the one I call

[@justmike57]

Well, thank you Amazing Gamer. I will be here to help you out as I can. Thanks for watching

[@alejandropalomares6276]

Just got a clock myself! Will start my journey fixing the clock in the summer as a project. Loved the video!

[@justmike57]

Well you did get a good start on fixing the cuckoo clock. Watching my video and buying the clock is the first few steps. Don't forget to take lots of pictures closeup so you can get it back together again. God Bless

[@odonnellsaussiehomestead8257]

Where did you get the skill to do all the things u do? Stay safe

[@justmike57]

I have always been a hands on person. My dad use to repair clocks in his spare time. I was interested and just started to do the same as him. Then I started to learn better ways of cleaning the clocks and went on from there. Dad started to have problems with his fine motor skills and gave me his tools that made things easier. I enjoy the Cuckoo Clock the most, then the old kitchen clocks. I also work on the other clocks as needed. Just enjoying my hobby and a great hobby it has been. Thanks for stopping by again O'Donnell's Aussie Homestead

[@carlin1662]

I already maintain the cuckoo clock I bought from Germany 50 years ago. Thank you for sharing. From TAIWAN 感謝分享咕咕鐘的保養，甚至維修， 謝謝您。🇹🇼💖

[@justmike57]

That is great to hear Carlin. Keep your clock running well and enjoy it. And Hello there from Taiwan.

[@hatechickenofficial3819]

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[@justmike57]

Thank you Hatechicken Official

[@hatechickenofficial3819]

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[@NGUYỄNSƠNMIỀNTÂYVlog]

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[@justmike57]

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[@altonparris6658]

I enjoyed your presentation, do you have a video on cuckoo repair if so call me at 256 239-2477 Thank you

[@cookwithbarira9781]

Hey ur new member here stay connected dear friend 😊👍

[@justmike57]

Welcome to my channel Barira. I would love to stay connected because you also have a great channel

[@HEAVENGLAMOUR]

Precious video..Awesome share showing us the repair of this clock

[@justmike57]

So nice of you Heaven Glamour. I do try to help others get started on fixing their own clocks

[@HEAVENGLAMOUR]

Just Mike You're most welcome friend Mike that's great please keep giving us more tutorials best wishes and success💐

[@christianwhite5763]

Wife tried to help after 2 hrs in and can’t get it over the sprocket while in the box.

[@justmike57]

It helps to turn the clock upside down and dangle one chain at a time to catch the sprocket, then turn the sprocket slowly turning the clock back around. Once the one chain is in and through the two holes, us a wire tie to secure the chains together and close to the two holes. Then start your other chain in the same manner. Check out the other videos if this one does not show me installing the chain.

[@greenacresandetc...8394]

That's a beautiful kind of clock. Looks very antique. Good find. Cheers and a big liked here 🥂♥️🎁

[@justmike57]

This Cuckoo clock is an Antique and a wonderful piece to have in your home. Thanks for watching, The Kangaroos and Me.

[@mamaslittlelambs5845]

New friend to your Channel... I love thrift shops you can find some amazing things this looks like it's going to be a fun project I love the cuckoo clocks we have one that is not working right at the moment it's actually a grandfather clock so we're hoping to get that going for thank you for sharing and if you please stop by my Channel show me some love and click that red button and become my friend that would be awesome thank you again and have a wonderful day Mama's Little Lambs

[@justmike57]

Hey, Mana's Little Lambs. That would be a good thing to get your clock running again and a good thrift store with nice things and good prices would be great. Yes, I am a bit late, but I am connected to you now. Thanks for watching.

[@johndemik2344]

Fantastic job and you have awesome teaching skills enjoyed watching the video learnt a lot! Our son/Air Force/ Germany he got us a cuckoo clock it's running slow now so I thought I'd watch your video to see how to speed it up. Found another video. Hope it's right. Thanks again

[@justmike57]

I do believe I have a video on this subject. You move the pendulum leaf up just a little and wait 24 hours to see if you need to move it up more to make the clock go faster or back down a little to slow the time down John Demik.

[@عالمخديجةوسعيد]

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[@justmike57]

Thanks for watching عالم خديجة و سعيد

[@peaglenut100]

I've just bought a cuckoo clock almost identical to this one for £3 at a car boot sale. I've followed everything so far. Its in bits. My bellows have elastic bands around them. Now I've got to wait for some clock cleaner to arrive 😄 It'll give me time to fix the housing. A great video. Really helpful. I hope I find another cuckoo clock at some point. I'm really enjoying this project 😃👍

[@justmike57]

That is great to hear Paula. I have a couple more videos that are shorter and to the point on the Cuckoo Clocks and what to look for or how to fix certain parts. If you need help with something on your clock, look below my video and I have my email address there Paula Heard.

[@SharkGirl]

You have the best hobby in the world. Thanks for sharing

[@justmike57]

It's a fun hobby to get them going again and also helping others get started on fixing their clocks. Thanks for watching Shark Girl.

[@paulp5656]

thanks for walking us through this. I've been rebuilding pendulum wall clocks and want to try my hand at a cuckoo clock so this was great. Now I'm pretty stoked at getting one.

[@justmike57]

If you have been doing wall clocks then you have this one in the bag. When you have music also on the Cuckoo clock, it gets just a little more difficult, but can be done. Thanks for your support Paul P.

[@paulp5656]

@@justmike57 Thanks for the vote of confidence. I did acquire a cuckoo clock from an estate sale, it's very similar to the one you showed in this video. I repaired the bellows and they work, but the gears seem to have a problem. The big ones that are turned by the chains and weights don't move. The gears could probably use a cleaning but I'm not sure why they seem like they are seized. What do you think could be the problem? I tried oiling the different points like you showed. Maybe a good cleaning would be a good place to start

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Giving this guy another run in full. Please have a great weekend, Just Mike, and be careful out there!

[@justmike57]

Thank you so much Bits of Real Panther. I am lucky I live in the sticks and only go to town once a week to buy food for Dad and I.

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Yeah, I live in the sticks too - it's _crazy_ how quiet the streets have been! 😬

[@angeloevangelou918]

I came across one of those too so I am watching to see what needs to be done, after I changed the broken winding gear... nice video!

[@justmike57]

Thank you for watching Angelo Evangelou. Now that I am recording my clock repairs, I haven't come across one that I need to replace the winder. Just in case things go wrong, take pictures of the gears and where they go so you can get it back together again Angelo Evangelou.

[@nicolesdiy]

Hi Mike! Hope your morning is going great! I am playing all! God bless you dear friend!

[@justmike57]

Thank you Nicole. I will start again in a day or so, so they will count for you. You are very special is all I can say

[@nicolesdiy]

Just Mike yay!! That is so sweet! Thanks so much Mike! Big hugs🤗🙏💖 I just made homemade tortilla soup ! Texas made channel made it the other day! So I had to make it!! So good on a cold day! Have a great day Mike! You are very special friend!

[@SundryGirl]

Hey Mike. You are amazing✨🙌😍because WOW.. that can be such tedious work. You have amazing patience and skills my friend. Yet also on the flip side when I find something I really enjoy as well I find that I have certain qualities I wasn't aware of on occasion (if that makes sense) blessings in abundance to you my friend. Have a wonderful week💖🙋🏻🐕

[@justmike57]

Thank you so much Sunday Girl. We all have something in us to succeed, and we strive to do our best if we think we like the idea.

[@kwacz]

I have a Cuckoo Clock with a missing gong and see there are different sizes. How would I figure out which size to replace it with?

[@justmike57]

Measure the back door across. Then take away one or two inches and that should be your size.

[@narameyyappan3858]

Thanks Mike. Very well explained every step of the way. Learned a lot and hope to fix one soon. Thank you for sharing.

[@justmike57]

Learn and take your time when you start your first cuckoo clock Nara.

[@ruthhummel1683]

I love how you made that clock look great!

[@justmike57]

It always pleases me to put one back together and working Ruth Hummel. God Bless.

[@mariadeeagwanta]

Wow you've able reapir that clock good job bro at least you have spend your time wiser in important things.

[@justmike57]

Yes indeed! And for the ones that have these Cuckoo Clocks, it helps to understand them better by making videos on the clock. Thanks for stopping in Maria Lubna TV.

[@courtsNsession]

I bought chains for my cuckoo clock and watched your video on how to feed the chains through. I think I missed something because on of the chains was very hard to pull through. Its like Im pulling the chain over a stuck gear. My clock is still not working. I need to dive in and figure out why. Thanks to your videos im not as timid as I was. Wish me luck!

[@justmike57]

Glad I could help with your clock. The chain sounds like you didn't turn your clock soon enough and the chain has looped over a gear shaft, then back on the winder. Diving in on the clock just might be a good thing, but for sure, put any parts in a dish as you take the clock apart courtsNsession

[@courtsNsession]

@@justmike57 Thanks Mike! After 18 years in a box my clock runs and keeps good time again.

[@richardc8029]

Hey, Mike, thanks. I have a not-so-old cuckoo clock I bought in Germany 50 years ago. I have to take it down and clean it --- the cuckoo is sounding too quickly, the little boy who pops out the other side doesn't retract. But for now, I'd like to know how to tighten the hour hand --- it starting to slip and it feels loose.

[@justmike57]

Hey, Richard. Normally the cuckoo bird, if it cuckoo's to fast, the weight might be the wrong size. If you have had the clock for 50 years, I wouldn't think this would be the case. There is no other way to slow the cuckoo without the weight size that I know of. As for the music man not retracting, it sounds like the music box needs cleaned as well. There should be a wheel that tell the music man when to come out and when to go back in. Not seeing your clock with pictures, I would only guess the music box is screwed to the top of the box. For the hour hand, you can just push it on the shaft to snug it up because the shaft is wedged shape. If you would like to send me pictures of your movement and clock, I have an email below the video.

[@paddypup1836]

Very helpful video. Just picked one of these up from an auction for 25 dollars. Works well but top part of the bellows on both sides are petrified. Think it could do with a cleaning. These mechanical clocks are lovely pieces and need care. Great video and thank you.

[@justmike57]

You can order new top part of the Bellows and keep the box that makes the sound. Cleaning and oiling is good it the clock doesn't run well and you have time to play with it. If the clock has all the pieces, you got a great buy at the auction. Thanks for stopping in Paddy Pup.

[@paddypup1836]

Just Mike thank you for replying. It runs well but I don’t know if it was ever cleaned and it’s definitely old. I was looking at your other video about changing the weights chain and the are old weights. I read some clock repair guy saying that in order to have a clock completely cleaned that leaving in solution is ok but still not the best. He was saying they completely strip is and clean that way to preserve it best. Your way looks very good and the movement looked great, Mabye they just want the money 😜

[@justmike57]

@@paddypup1836 To take it all apart is the best, but not totally necessary. I say, it the clock runs well, don't mess with it. The normal person just wants to get their clock running again and not have to pay big buck to pay someone else to fix it. It is true, that if you use dish soap and hot water, you might have to keep restarting the clock, until you get the new oil back threw the clock. This is why I started using the clock works cleaner for a deeper clean.

[@paddypup1836]

Just Mike thanks. I will take the movement out blow it off for now and tiny bit of oil both sides. Then just new bellows. I’ll do the solution down the line if I notice it slowing down. The parts are so delicate I could easily ruin it so less fiddling for me the better. Great help you are. Thanks

[@paddypup1836]

I may also have put the hand counter clockwise once which is not good 😳

[@MyLoveofCrafts]

Wow this was so interesting. Fun to watch you work. Thanks so much for putting your craft out there for us to see

[@justmike57]

Yes, this is my favorite Hobby I do when I get extra time. I built a Washington Room to work on my clocks and other things, but I need to mud the Sheetrock to get it finished. Thanks so much for watching

[@AbeedBasheer]

Nice video of the repairing of the Cuckoo clock using a clock cleaner concentrate. Enjoyed thoroughly. Full A++

[@justmike57]

Thank you very much AB's Kitchen Recipes & Vlogs.

[@SCG77]

Buenos días! I don't know why but i watched more of your channel now. I like this~ Can't compare because your channel is unique. Great effort! 😆

[@justmike57]

I am different because I am happy with life and the things I do, I show to the world. Also I help others that might need help with their time or may want some help understanding how KZbin works to get their hours. For you, I will also help you today.

[@Philly-c6k]

Thanks for the video, What to do when the clock is Wound tight

[@justmike57]

I am guessing you are talking about a key wind clock?. If so, without taking it apart, you can swing the pendulum everytime you walk by the clock, and in time, the spring will loosen up and start ticking on it's own, but this will take a while Phil Manz.

[@FTBFHRITP]

You know, every time I fix another old clock I always come back to this video and it always works! Thank you for getting me into the clock repairs hobby Mike!

[@justmike57]

Happy to hear from you again NuclearKnight77. I know you been gaming, but I have been waiting for another video of your life and what's been going on.

[@FTBFHRITP]

Just Mike I am gonna make a new games channel and this one is going back to regular stuff, but yeah thanks

[@Pavilema]

Gracias Mike, sólo hablo español, pero quiero decirte que me encantó la forma de explicar el procedimiento y tengo un reloj igual que ha dejado de funcionar, así que repasaré el video y traduciendo con Google lo importante empezaré el trabajo. Gracias por tu amabilidad, Carlos, de Argentina

[@justmike57]

Hey Carlos from Argentina. Cleaning and small amount of oil on each bushing is the key. A simple cuckoo only is very easy to work on. I have an email address below the video if you have any questions and please send pictures of your question.

[@CHEFDALLION]

What a beautiful clock at one time so glad you're giving it some love.

[@justmike57]

You are so right Chef Dallion, almost makes me sad to find the is such bad shape

[@MrUrag]

Hi

[@renegade2379]

Running your playlist Mike. Have great day! 💃💖👍

[@justmike57]

Thank you so much Rene Gade.

[@duke927]

I have a Schatz 8 day cuckoo clock my Aunt gave me when I was a child. I watched another video where the gentleman said the “pivot” points were loose. My clock keeps good time but does not cuckoo. If I press the hour hand and it clicks it will cuckoo for several hours and then stop cuckooing. I suspect it needs cleaning and some kind of alignment but taking this clock apart seems very daunting. Any tips or insight would be appreciated and Thank You.

[@justmike57]

I just put a video out that shows what to look for too see if your pivots are moving around too much and needs Bushings. A cuckoo clock should have the movement taken out about every 5 years to re-oil the front and back of the clock and use a can of air to blow out the dust the best you can. If you clock stops ticking and will not keep ticking, then yes, it is time to clean and oil your clock totally. Not sure what you have for a clock, but depending on the age, the hands might not have the nut or nuts adjusted right to keep the clock cuckooing. The older clocks usually have either two nuts for the minute hand or a washer with a swuare hole, then the hand and then the nut to sandwich the minute hand.

[@bojay1984]

I have the exact same clock. It seems to not be working. Do you have video diagnosing why the pendulum isn’t working

[@justmike57]

If you click on my name, it will bring you to my channel. Then click Playlist. There you will see the Cuckoo clock videos I have made for everyone. I do have one that explains the pendulum. Not knowing anything about your clock, it might need to be cleaned and oiled again. Cuckoo Clocks are known to be a dirty clock, because of all the opening in the clock to the air.

[@AntoniaSeptimoRicardoNunes]

Very talented to easy you fix interesting channel nice to repairs beautiful clock

[@justmike57]

Thank you very much Ricardo & Antonia. I love my hobby.

[@teacherdeedeesworld]

Very nice, unique, and wonderful to see you take such great care of this wonderful clock!

[@justmike57]

I love the idea, that I find some clocks in pieces, and I get them all put back together and watch it run again. Just A Good Feeling Dee Dee

[@sumthingangels]

What if it's not keeping the time accurately after being set. After some time the time it becomes several hours to about ten hours off. How would you fix that issue. Its a 24 hour cuckoo clock. It does keep the cuckooing correct for each hour and half hour, Its just the time keeps ending up off after some time. So it's just been hanging on the wall in the living room not really being used because of this issue.

[@justmike57]

The pendulum is what sets the speed to your clock. It the clock is to fast, then you slide the Leaf down a little at a time. Wait at least 12 hours and do it again if needed. Slide up if you need the clock to run faster. Thanks for the great question Christy

[@sumthingangels]

Thank you ill try that and see how it goes.

[@sumthingangels]

The issue I'm having at the moment when I tried toad just for the speed, is the pendulum is stopping either immediately or several minutes after starting it. It did it before but it would keep going if the weight was low enough. Now its just stopping if the pendulum is off I keeps going fast and doesn't stop tell its un wound when the weight reaches the floor.

[@lockeshop]

I inherited the same exact clock from my Aunt. The sound brings me right back to when she would rock me to sleep under that clock.

[@justmike57]

There are a lot of us that have fond memories of these cuckoo clocks. No matter how cheap or how expensive they were, they still warm our hearts Chris Locke. God Bless

[@lockeshop]

@@justmike57 Amen...and may the Lord bless you too. Especially in this new world we live in. "Be still and know that I am God'...I have to repeat everyday.

[@pandorahuntingwithdebbyscubadu]

Well this is a very cool channel!! I love clocks and at one time had a small collection!! I could have used your videos back then on how to repair!! Very helpful and fun to watch now!!💗👍

[@justmike57]

Glad you like them! Debby & ScubaDude. And thank you for checking out my channel.

[@sunshinekillz2554]

Thanks for sharing, I found a coo coo clock at a thrift and I think I can restore it now! Thanks so much!

[@justmike57]

You are so welcome! if you get stuck on your repair, send pictures and what might not be working right to my email below the video Sunshine Killz

[@sunshinekillz2554]

@@justmike57 thank you! im new at this so it might be awhile :) your so kind! god bless you and yours!

[@jenxoxobeauty6372]

Love what u did with the old cockoo clock verry awsome job.

[@justmike57]

Thank you Jen. This winter I will be getting back to the clocks I hope

[@LIFESOUL]

Welcome, thank you for participating, I wish you a good evening

[@justmike57]

Thank you! You too! Life Soul

[@likelyjey]

Great job to get the cuckoo clock fix. . I couldn't get mine repaired.

[@justmike57]

If you still have the Cuckoo Clock, watch my video playlist on the Cuckoo Clock and I have more on the way to help others fix their clock Jey Beauty.

[@NewDimension7]

Nice introduction Its very nice skill Yuhuu .. Thanks you for sharing

[@justmike57]

Thanks for visiting New Dimension

[@brianpreston8483]

i picked one up from a friend, it looks good but the left side chain and weight wont move and it the pendulum doesn't stay swinging. any ideas?

[@justmike57]

The left side is for the bird to come out on the hour and 1/2 hour. There is a good chance it needs cleaned and fresh oil. You can try turning the minute hand clockwise. If it is very stiff, it also shows it needs cleaned and sometimes if you turn it clockwise for several hours it could free it up, but might not work very long and still needs cleaned Brian Preston.

[@brianpreston8483]

@@justmike57 i will try that, thank you

[@peterlinks661]

Your videos are great, thank-you. I have a question about re-installing the bellows. The bellow install is easy, but I can't figure out how to re-attach the connecting rod onto the bellows once the bellow is in place. Do you have a video showing the proper way to hook-up of the connecting rod? I've tried with the bellows on and off but nothing seems to work for me. Thanks.

[@justmike57]

I try to hook up the wire on the bellow, then on the rod before I install the bellow. If I am going to install the bellow first then the lift wire, I straighten the lower part of the lift wire to look like a "L". On most cuckoo clocks, the shorter arm, next to the hammer for the gong, will attach to the left whistle box. and the longer will attach to the Right whistle box. Yes, I should make a video of this subject with closeups, but in most of the videos I have been showing or telling what I am doing with the wires.

[@peterlinks661]

@@justmike57 Thanks for your help Mike, I had a couple of learnings but got both bellows back in. The bellow anchor points needed to be oriented differently, I was constantly binding otherwise. I backed out the bellow nails to open up the bellow working space (my biggest obstacle). Then I connected the lift wire to the bellow hook and lift rod, then slid the bellows into place. My side tolerance are very tight (1/16") so any manovering of the bellow kinked the connection points, but with the nails backed out it slid in nicely without binding the joints.

[@lakhbirkaur1007]

It is so good to see fixing those old treasures..... 👏👏👍 👍👍

[@justmike57]

Yes, thank you Lakhbir Kaur. It's sad to see some of them tossed in the garbage because they don't know how to fix their clocks.

[@lakhbirkaur1007]

@@justmike57 ya... You are doing great 👍 you inspire to worth and fix the things as well as situations and relationships which we have in our lives.👏👍💓

[@christinatso3783]

Haha damn, that is such great. I just recieved a kuckucks clock from an old lady. And now I get to know how to fix it and an english lesson by the way. Thank you very much!

[@justmike57]

You are too funny Christina Tso. There are a few different clock videos that might help you out with some of your journey on your clock repair. Just go to my channel and look under Playlist then Cuckoo Clock Repair. You have a great day.

[@humbel1823]

Thanks for the video But I have 2 questions first what is the stain you were painting the clock with second how to make ammonia solution

[@justmike57]

I bought my Clock Cleaning solution from a clock parts site. The stain isn't sold anymore that I used. You just need to look for a muddy color and sometimes you need to mix your own stains to make a better match. Thanks so much for watching my video Humbel.

[@albertocampos7519]

Myke, gostei muito do seu modo de trabalho, muito cuidadoso, metodico e organizado. Não sou relojoeiro, sou tecnico em telecomunicações e eletronica. Você é um ótimo professor.

[@justmike57]

My older videos show that I don't really take the movement apart. They don't come that clean and takes a while to get the clock running again because of what was left behind. Now, with out all those fancy names that scare people off, I try to show and explain what each part does incase that is the problem they are having. Thanks so much for a great comment and for watching my video Alberto da Silva Campos.

[@Lavabo-Quebec]

hello, my pendulum on my cuckoo just swing for about 25-30 second then stop. If i push it back it start for about another30 sec then stop again.. Is there an easy fix for this ? everything else work or have been repaired

[@justmike57]

Not knowing about this clocks history, If it has not been running for a while, the oil could have gummed up, along with the dust. Cuckoo clocks are considered a dirty clock because they are open to the air a lot. The chain drags the dust up inside, the pendulum space open and if you have music and dancers. They say a good cleaning and oil along with a clean environment and away from the kitchen should last between 5 and 10 years. There could be a chance that if the clock was stored away for a while, could start running again if you keep starting the pendulum every time you walk by it and it might free up again. Open the back of the clock to see how clean it looks will give you a small hint on the condition also.