Why should I order a new Cuckoo Clock Movement?
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Why a new cuckoo movement
A new cuckoo clock movement will be a fraction of the price of an overhaul on the old one. This is due to the time it takes to separate the plates, work on the movement, and then put it all back together again. This process is very time consuming. Then, if the movement fails the testing process, it all has to come apart again and redone. Why have an old cuckoo clock movement serviced when a brand new movement would cost less? Even the best clockmaker can't make a cuckoo movement better than a brand new one.
A new cuckoo clock movement is factory lubricated and tested. The movement is still being made so the cost is less and availability is high. How long will the new one last? Well think about how long the old one lasted. Was it 20 or 30 years? Well it would make sense the new one would last that much longer. Many people appreciate this when handing down the clock as an heirloom.
The movement comes with the chains, the hooks and rings for the chains and the hand hardware.
It's best to look in the back of the clock and see what needs to be done. This way it can be determined if it's something to swap out. If it all goes south we can bail you out for a fee if you choose to send it in. Cuckoo clocks can be difficult to work on, however we are here to help. Please email us with questions. We will do our best to walk you through any issues you may encounter. Our email address is [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
A new movement will cost less, last longer, and have your clock back up and running quickly. If the cuckoo has multiple functions, it will be challenging. Items such as music, water wheels or people dancing make it harder to work on. To make this project even more challenging, these do not come with instructions. There are just too many cuckoo variations available. It is impossible to cover all the variations of cuckoo clocks on the market.
The content of this website is copyright by Clockworks and written by James Stoudenmire in year 2020
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Why a new cuckoo movement
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Why a new cuckoo movement
A new cuckoo clock movement will be a fraction of the price of an overhaul on the old one. This is due to the time it takes to separate the plates, work on the movement, and then put it all back together again. This process is very time consuming. Then, if the movement fails the testing process, it all has to come apart again and redone. Why have an old cuckoo clock movement serviced when a brand new movement would cost less? Even the best clockmaker can't make a cuckoo movement better than a brand new one.
How the cuckoo movements come
A new cuckoo clock movement is factory lubricated and tested. The movement is still being made so the cost is less and availability is high. How long will the new one last? Well think about how long the old one lasted. Was it 20 or 30 years? Well it would make sense the new one would last that much longer. Many people appreciate this when handing down the clock as an heirloom.
The new movement comes with
The movement comes with the chains, the hooks and rings for the chains and the hand hardware.
Repairs are very time consuming and therefore costly. In addition to this, the entire clock has to be shipped and the case usually incurs extensive damage. Most of the time this is irreparable. This is the reason we no longer accept cuckoo clocks for repair. Moreover, a cuckoo clock movement repair will not last as long as a new movement would. So it simply makes more sense to go for a new movement instead of a repair.
To replace or not to replace
It's best to look in the back of the clock and see what needs to be done. This way it can be determined if it's something to swap out. If it all goes south we can bail you out for a fee if you choose to send it in. Cuckoo clocks can be difficult to work on, however we are here to help. Please email us with questions. We will do our best to walk you through any issues you may encounter. Our email address is [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
Conclusion
A new movement will cost less, last longer, and have your clock back up and running quickly. If the cuckoo has multiple functions, it will be challenging. Items such as music, water wheels or people dancing make it harder to work on. To make this project even more challenging, these do not come with instructions. There are just too many cuckoo variations available. It is impossible to cover all the variations of cuckoo clocks on the market.
The content of this website is copyright by Clockworks and written by James Stoudenmire in year 2020
Last Updated: 2 months ago in
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