Repair Cuckoo Clock Bellows with Tyvek Paper

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Another way to fix your old broken bellows on your Cuckoo clock. I tried before and failed to fix the Bellow until I saw Mark Munnerlyn video and using Super Glue. Here is the link to his channel and not all his videos are about cuckoo clocks but you can scan for the ones you would like to see. / munnerlyn3
Subscribe to Mark because there are some interesting tips that might help you with your project.
20 Sheets - Cuckoo Clock Bellow material repair or replacement paper CLOCK PARTS www.ebay.com/itm/254032102074...
Now that I am retired, I just might show my life and some of the towns around me. I enjoy working on Cuckoo Clocks and clocks in general, How to repair vacuums, fans and things form the thrift stores, besides the thrift store finds, and working on houses. Time Lapse, Bird & Sky watching along with gardening. Helping my Dad with things he loved to do, along with taking dad and his wife to breakfast.
My Brother and Dad, live on the same Dead End Road and yea, maybe we just might get into trouble a little, but have fun doing it. It is time to start smelling the Roses on the way instead of looking at them and passing them by.

[@michaelpfaff6379]

Worked like a charm! Thanks again, before I know it I'll have this clock fixed with all your videos!!

[@justmike57]

And this is music to my ears, Michael Pfaff

[@edwarddavid3235]

He took so much time to make this

[@justmike57]

Yes I did and in hopes you learned something. The first time I tried this, I had to remove it and do it over again. It didn't look very pretty.

[@tylerbnelson7797]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. I’m excited to get this family clock back to working condition! This is a HUGE step forward. Thanks, again!

[@justmike57]

It's always a huge step to work on a clock, but you don't know if you can do it unless you try. Good Luck and God Bless

[@MissCanadian]

It's always nice to sit and watch you

[@justmike57]

Thank you so much Miss Canadian Scrapper. Love to see you again. God BLess.

[@barbaragriest35]

Thanks, Mike, for sharing all your knowledge. I ordered two pieces of Tyvek paper for $3.00 and rebuilt both my bellows. They came out perfect. Couldn't have done it without you!

[@justmike57]

This is music to my ears to hear you accomplished the job with my help. Thanks for stopping in and God Bless.

[@Drifter5.7]

Glad to have caught this one! Now I know how to repair those bellows. I had a cuckoo clock that always hiccupped out of one side. Thanks for sharing!

[@justmike57]

Sweet, now I can send you my bellows to fix so I can get more clocks done, lmbo. Thanks for stopping by The Drifter.

[@rogers531]

Don't worry about the noise I am so glad to get the info. Thanks Mike

[@justmike57]

Thanks John. The noise is amplified with the camera. Rookie mistake. I have a better setup now in this room. Thanks for watching.

[@mikesvintagewind-upalarmcl9927]

I like this method. Makes it look easy. I first saw this on Mark's channel. Good to see it works well for others.

[@justmike57]

Yes, Mark has some good videos that would help others and make the job easier and possibly cheaper if you are doing a lot of clocks. Thanks for stopping in Mike's Vintage Wind up Alarm Clocks.

[@kitchentoolss]

Mike thank you for sharing new cuckoo clock repairing vlog. Let's Stat watching. 💖💓❤️💞💕

[@soulfoodqueennet]

HELLO MIKE YOU ALWAYS GOT SOME GOOD THING TO SHARE WITH US

[@justmike57]

I try to keep others excited to get their own clocks going again. God Bless and you Keep on Smiling soulfoodqueen.ne

[@mishalea]

Great work, Mike! Loved the song at the end.🎶 Idk what happened, I went to your channel to see how long your recent upload was, and this was first on the list and I clicked on it. Sorry, but maybe will help analytics.😁 Will have to watch another one tomorrow. Have a blessed week.🌅

[@justmike57]

You are right. ANY and Every thing helps as you know. Just the same, you are one of the best because you are my Sis. Thank you so much for stopping by and God Bless.

[@soxfreak772200]

Found an ancient cuckoo clock in my old basement last night. Needs new bellows. Look forward to giving this a shot!

[@justmike57]

This Tyvek works very well. The first time I did this process, it looked like hell and I did it over to make it look better. Just read the instructions or watch the video just before you try this at home. Thanks for watching and Good Luck.

[@soxfreak772200]

@justmike57 I redid the paper last night. It turned out okay but I definitely need to redo it and make them open a little less. Thank you!

[@MickyBellRoberts]

I can see you enjoy what you do.

[@justmike57]

I find some of the movements interesting to figure out why they are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Also I love clocks with moving parts like the bird and music man.

[@debbycreason960]

Just Mike, I love your videos, very informative. I can't wait to repair my Cuckoo clock I just received from my mother.

[@justmike57]

I plan on having a video on basic, how to take part you clock for cleaning and put back together again this Tuesdays if you are interested Debby Creason

[@debbycreason960]

I did send you an email, dud you get it? Thank you for replying

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

you make it look easy. i have been to 3 Goodwill and a thrift Store and I never see these type of clocks.

[@justmike57]

It is easy after you do one without rereading the instructions. Then cut it off and do it right, lol. My brother just found a cuckoo clock, a cheap one, and that was after three years of searching. Thanks so much for stopping by Bat.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Nice job my friend.

[@justmike57]

Thank you African Lion. God Bless.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

@@justmike57 You are welcome.

[@pinkskitchen]

You made it easy my friend. TFS. Stay connected 😊

[@justmike57]

Easy, but that is because of doing this for a while now. Thanks for stopping in Pinks Kitchenl

[@HabibPharmacy]

Beautiful ❤️🥰 work 💗💞 awesome sharing 🤗💗

[@justmike57]

Thank you so much for stopping by my friend.

[@dna1737]

Thank You Mike, I am definitely going to give this a go, you make it look easy. I am sure the first couple times will be amusing but I am stubborn enough to get it right😀 thanks for information and may God Bless!

[@justmike57]

If you have that kind of talent, maybe you should give it a try. Yet, if you don't, I understand. Just like remodeling a house.... I don't lay carpet, nor linoleum, but I do everything else. Thanks for stopping in DNA

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

Thanks Mike, great video. My clock is still sitting in a grocery bag waiting on me to get started on it.

[@justmike57]

Send it my way if you like and I can fix it for you if you don't mind paying shipping.

[@nicolesdiy]

Hello deat friend!It has been too long! Great seeing you teach us about the clocks! I haven't put anything new out in a long while. I pray you've been doing good! My family and I are doing good! Happy New Year and God bless you always!

[@sunnystormy4973]

_cheers !_

[@justmike57]

Hey Nicole's DIY. Happy New Year to you and your family as well. Just a special note; I put out a video of using Metal Leaf on a cuckoo clock. I always wanted to try it and I found the right clock to do it to. Very glad to hear you and the family are doing good and kinda miss you and your videos, but I understand. God Bless you all and stay warm.

[@kennethiman2691]

Every year we host a Chinese student. One of my clocks had holes in the bellows at the back hinge. I used a one Yen Chinese bill. Similar in construction to our currency. Holding up fine. More flexible that post office envelope and far cheaper too.

[@justmike57]

I never though of using a dollar bill, but I am thinking it would work as well because they are made for the public and many hands touching it.

[@JohnAmes]

Thanks for the great video my friend 👍

[@justmike57]

And thank you for watching John Ames.

[@MissBELLE003]

Hello hello 👋 Awww sorry 😢 it’s broken thanks for the information,,, you keep us ticking Mike !

[@sunnystormy4973]

_hello hello_ 🙋‍♀️

[@justmike57]

It's ok now that I can fix them for cheaper than what I was buying the new ones for Miss Sothern Belle. Thanks for watching

[@PrepsteadingWithBelinda]

Always enjoy watching you work on clocks, I'm not blind I just need my glasses lol sounds like what I would say, keep on ticking along catch you on the next one.

[@sunnystormy4973]

_cheers_

[@justmike57]

Sometimes I say things to see if others were really listening, lol. Thanks so much for stopping by again Belinda

[@SnipercuteVlogsTeamALRYANS1103]

Great keepsafe ahead

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Hi, came over from Hertage Farms, greetings. I so wish I had my parents old Cuckoo Clock. It went missing. Anyway I love watching you work and fixing stuff so have subscribed to you. God bless you abundantly.

[@justmike57]

Heritage Farms is a good channel and he is a great guy. I do enjoy my hobby and for some that tune into my videos, they might even sneak in a good nap, lol. Thanks so much for stopping in and joining the family. God Bless.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

@@justmike57 You are very welcome. God bless you.

[@AbeedBasheer]

Thank You Mike, Great upload....>>>

[@justmike57]

Very welcome. God Bless

[@raydubois2383]

Thank you, again

[@justmike57]

Thanks for stopping in Ray.

[@coreyboyerthecory9835]

Hello Mike 👋 I just wanted to say hello. It's been three weeks since I hung my Brand-new very first cuckoo clock. And, it's doing great. My pet bird chirps everytime the little bird comes out to cuckoo lol.

[@justmike57]

That is so funny. I am into the older cuckoo clocks, but the new clocks are wonderful as well. I do hope you are enjoying your clock and making memories for all that visit.

[@coreyboyerthecory9835]

Thankyou Mike.

[@nightcorekipo7844]

Amazing ❤❤ Great work ❤❤❤❤❤ So good ❤❤❤❤ Nice video ❤❤❤❤ Stay connected and stay safe

[@justmike57]

Thank you very much Nightcore Kipo

[@Bestireducation]

Nice

[@sunnystormy4973]

_~ happy new year fam ~_ _i leave comments but_ _you forget about sunny_ _and stormy's channel_

[@justmike57]

I have been getting behind on my KZbin work because of working on so many clocks lately. But I am enjoying my Hobby just the same and that is what counts the most Sunnystormy.

[@munnerlyn3]

I watched your video again. So did it get easier as you did more? I hope so and I am sure it does. Practice makes perfect.

[@justmike57]

Yes it does! My first one I ripped it apart and started over. Now that I have done so many, I know what I am doing and it's just like riding a bike again as some people might say. Thanks for coming back again Mark and God Bless.

[@barrymerridan5891]

Many thanks Mike, sorry but I never got the link, will investigate now, I have seen some adds, but what weight do you get and some say material and some say paper, really appreciate the help.

[@justmike57]

20 Sheets - Cuckoo Clock Bellow material repair or replacement paper CLOCK PARTS Funny the link didn't go through but you can go to Ebay and type this in.

[@MarcosEnsina]

Que legal amigo muito top

[@justmike57]

Thank you Mark Teach. And thanks for watching.

[@CharlesDickason-kj8rv]

On the mastercrafters church can you show how to hook the bell up I got one that was already apart

[@justmike57]

E-mail me. Look below the video for my e-mail and I will send you pictures.

[@user-lv5dq1ny3r]

Hello. Please tell me if this shape of the paper that gives the wind is paper rather than thin leather or something else, thank you

[@justmike57]

The leather is only a symbol or static thing for a clock. You might want it on a very old clock that is very valuable. The Tyvek paper is a durable paper that isn't torn like paper of leather. If you buy the sheets for the bellow, the Tyvek paper is easily shaped and will hold it's shape.

[@leanneyoung5677]

Thank you for your instructions. Where do I get the tyvek paper? This clock that I’m working on was dropped off on my porch in a box of other things and I have never worked on one before.

[@justmike57]

I bought mine on E-Bay, This is the link for 20 sheets, but you can buy smaller amounts. 20 Sheets - Cuckoo Clock Bellow material repair or replacement paper CLOCK PARTS

[@justmike57]

www.ebay.com/itm/254032102074

[@Pedesaan_Indah]

New friend

[@barrymerridan5891]

Hi, I understand you do Tyvak paper for the bellows of a cuckoo clock, I don’t know what weight etc but I see from another person recommending you get two sheets. I live in the uk, can you please advise exactly what I need, or can you supply to uk.

[@justmike57]

Not knowing for sure, but it isn't cheap to ship to the UK, yet just an envelope shouldn't cost that much. I bought mine on E-BAY and will send you a link. One paper does the two bellows unless you mess the first one up. The link is for 20 pieces, but they sell less on the site. Just type in the name of what I send you and there should be different quantity's of the paper Tyvek. 20 Sheets - Cuckoo Clock Bellow material repair or replacement paper CLOCK PARTS

[@nellbeckman8329]

When I looked up tyvek paper it comes in coated and uncoated. Which one did you use?

[@justmike57]

I would think, uncoated. not sure. This is a link on ebay to the ones I buy. www.ebay.com/itm/254032102074 Go there and read about their paper. Also they sell differed quantities, not just 20 sheets.

[@DrMardo]

Hi there! Great video, but this sure looks like a lot of work. Because my patience isn't what it used to be, I saw that I can buy a set of bellows for $10 on eBay - That might be a better option for me.

[@justmike57]

If I were to buy the bellow tops again, they are up to 7.25 for a pair of 2 3/8 long and gets a little cheaper as the size drops. (Shipping not included). This is where I buy most my supplies. www.ronellclock.com/

[@marceloildahernandez1296]

Ok here's a good question where can I get this tyvek paper?

[@justmike57]

www.ebay.com/itm/254032102074 Just go to EBay. I do so many that I buy the larger quality, but you don't have to buy this many. Just to let you know, my first one looked like crap, so I took it off and the second one turned out great after I learned what I was doing. A razor blade and a good sharp pair of assessors will come in very handy because the Tyvek paper seems hard to cut.

[@clifftonicstudios7469]

Hello do some cuckoo clocks only chime once on the hour thanks

[@justmike57]

By removing the lever that drops on the Snail.

[@badbadbob1]

Was the clock in good shape other then the bellows?

[@sunnystormy4973]

_cheers_

[@justmike57]

Most of the clocks need cleaned and oiled by the time I get them Bob Anderson. Thanks for stopping in again.

[@justmike57]

Hey there Sunnystormy

[@ohske]

☺👍👍👍👌

[@justmike57]

Thank you so much Ohske.

[@gigglecon999]

Hi. I had a question my clock was working fine. The pendulum stops after an hour or so and sometimes in the half hour the music plays like it in the hour.

[@justmike57]

You have to remember that a cuckoo clock is considered a dirty clock because of all the openings to the room air. That means dust, cooking oils and maybe even animal hair gets up inside the clock more often. So the book suggests that you take your movement out every 3 to 5 years and blow it out to free all the dust and derby, then oil your clock to keep the old oil from gumming up. They also say if your clock stops, then it is time to take the movement apart and clean and oil your cock. If the music has been triggered from the hour and didn't play, then I could see it playing after the cuckoo sound.

[@gigglecon999]

Thank you. I just got the clock about a month ago from an estate sale from a family. What kind of oil do you use? First cuckoo clock I ever owned. It’s a Hubert Herr older type clock but looks great. It was working fine till I was out of town a couple days and I wasn’t hear to chain the weights etc. then I do as usual and set the clock then a couple hours later the pendulum stop

[@justmike57]

@@gigglecon999 I think you might be safe too just oil the clock and see if that works before taking it apart all the way. Remember to oil BOTH side of the movement, otherwise you will be wasting your time. Take pictures before you remove the bellows so you can get the wires back on the right lift arm.

[@justmike57]

You can look for a clock parts place on line for the clock oil or synthetic clock oil is suppose to be better. Or you can find clock oil on E-Bay

[@gigglecon999]

What recommendations on brand or oil type for those? Thanks

[@04fys513]

Thanks for the instructions. I'm not looking forward to the repair. My cuckoo is not very friendly.. He bites.

[@justmike57]

lol, the clock bites? Each clock I work on gets easier unless it is new to me that I have to figure out. Just take you time and LOTS of pictures before and as you take the movement apart and watch how it works to see if you can figure the clock out. Good luck when you do start the repair Matt.

[@TheNDTShow]

Oh no broken

[@sunnystormy4973]

_@N.D.T. Show.. cheers_

[@justmike57]

I have it down now and each time I fix one, I get better. Thanks for stopping in.

[@justmike57]

N.D.T. Show is a great channel Sunnystormy.

[@jabberjaw7416]

I have a suggestion. When you are making these video’s,turn off the radio (music) and stop all the background noise. Very distracting and annoying. Like the videos otherwise as they have helped me a great deal.

[@justmike57]

Well, you are a day late and a dollar short. This is one of my older videos and it is amazing how my camera will pick up any noise a mile away. After editing, and listening, I couldn't just trash the video. So I tried to feather the noise out a bit until I could turn off that radio. Thanks for stopping by Jabberjaw.