Expert: Harold Williamson - 10/9/2009

Question
I have recently come across a Black Forest Clock from the Around-the-world Shoppers Club.  I am trying to figure out how it works.  The clock is a simple "coo-coo" style.  In the box is a pine cone weight and a pendulum.  The chain is extremely long and all the way to the one side.  I can not see into the back of the clock to check the mechanisms.  Do you have any suggestions on this matter?  Thank you.

Answer
Hello Shelly,

If it has only one weight it must be time only.  Does it have a door for a bird to come out?  If you hang the weight on the chain and the pendulum on the wire loop that should barely be showing in the slot on the bottom of the clock it should run if you hang it level on a support screw high on the wall.  If the chain is off of its teeth on the chain wheel in side you have a problem that a clocksmith will help you with.  If there are four holes and the pendulum slot on the bottom then you are missing a chain and a weight.  I am sorry if I am confusing but without a pic its hard to troubleshot a clock like this.  If you send me your phone # or call me we can a q&a on your problem.  I am in my shop around 10am till 6pm est Monday-Friday.  In and out on Sat.

Please feel free to call me or send me your #

Harold
Full Time Clock Repair
919-304-7651
Mebane, NC
fulltimeclockrepair@gmail.com