![]() I'll have to say that this is one of the most challenging projects that I have done and it certainly tested my craftsmanship skills. and I decided that I really wanted to build one from scratch. But the truth is the more I worked on and learned about these clocks the more I became fascinated with them. At least that's what I told myself to rationalize buying the new movement. ![]() I wanted to get the old movement working again but I thought if it just won't run I could replace it with a new movement. Along with all the other parts that I had ordered I also decided to purchase one of the movements. I also notice that they sold brand new mechanical cuckoo clock movements that were reasonably priced. I found a place in Massachusetts called Clockworks that had an extensive inventory of cuckoo clock parts. When I first took the clock apart I took stock of what all was there and found that there were several missing or badly deteriorated pieces so I needed to locate a source for parts. It makes me happy and it reminds me of Pops (that's what the grandkids called him). It's silly but I run into the kitchen right before the hour to hear it strike. I was so tickled when I finally got it working! It has been running for several months now and I couldn't be happier with the results (pic 2). I was amazed at how well the movement cleaned up. So I took it apart (pic 1), cleaned and oiled the movement, rebuilt the two whistle bellows, replaced the missing pieces, and fiddled with it for a couple days adjusting things. For the past 20 years it was simply a keepsake decoration that he hung over his workbench in the garage. I don't know how long it has been since it was in working condition. It returned to his possession when she passed away. He had purchased the clock as a present for his mother while he was stationed in Germany. Just seemed like a proper tribute to the man I had so much respect and admiration for. wasn't sure what I could do with it but I felt that I needed to get it working somehow. ![]() Missing parts, broken pieces, dusty/dirty/tarnished movement, didn't run. I love old mechanical clocks so when they came across the old cuckoo clock they figured I should have it. My wife has two sisters and they went through everything and figured out who wanted what of his stuff. We are done with settling his estate now. Prisoner of war in Korea, fought in Vietnam, Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, and so much more. I recently inherited a 1950s German made cuckoo clock. ![]()
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