All Posts

Below is a list of common reasons Cuckoo Clocks stop working, some are easy fixes and others will be service related Challenges with Common Cuckoos 1. Position and Environmental Issues Out of Beat: The clock is slightly tilted, resulting in an uneven "tick...tock" rhythm instead of a steady, symmetrical beat. Air Currents: Breezes from ceiling fans, air conditioning vents, or open doors can stop the lightweight pendulum. Wall Contact: The clock case may be shifting or not r

Should you opt for rebushing or replacing a movement? This will very much depend on the movement and the cost? Hubert Herr cuckoo clocks were a legendary, family-run Black Forest clockmaker founded in Triberg, Germany. The family business began crafting local wood carvings around 1860 and officially established manufacturing before expanding production worldwide. A customer came in with a Hubert Herr cuckoo clock that was not working. Back to business with a Hubert Herr movem

I managed to get hold of a new-to-me KWM bushing machine to replace the Kendrick and Davis machine I had been using in the past. After much research and consideration, I decided that upgrading to the KWM was the right choice for our customers and my needs. This model comes equipped with several modifications and enhancements, which I believe will significantly improve efficiency and workflow. Yesterday marked my first day working with the KWM, and I was genuinely blown away b

Purchased this Carved German Whistler Black Forest Lamp Post Drunk, by Karl Griesbaum The Karl Griesbaum "Drunkard" or "Hobo" leaning on a lamp post is a famous mechanical automaton made in Triberg, Germany, within the Black Forest region. (Circa 1920) The Movement: A clockwork brass mechanism is hidden inside the hollowed-out back torso of the wooden figure. When wound with a specialized key and activated by a lever, a gear assembly pushes a rod that moves his head from side