Hanging your cuckoo clock without a stud.
How to hang a cuckoo clock on the wall.
Hang your cuckoo clock.
Hanging cuckoo clocks requires special care as they have intricate inner workings weights and pendulums to consider.
This is the most secure way to hang your new cuckoo clock.
The key to properly hanging a heavy clock on a wall involves finding the right support to prevent damage to the wall.
If you simply cannot locate a stud or have your heart set on a spot that does not have a stud behind it a good alternative is to use a zip or zip it wall anchor.
Take a look at the placement on the wall to see if you like where it is.
Pick your clock up and hold it on the wall.
Open the door if there s a latch on the front pull on the weights to start the timing mechanism also follow your manufacturer s instructions for this and give the pendulum a gentle swing to start your clock s ticking.
A three weight cuckoo clock will cuckoo and play a melody on the hour and the bird will appear when the big hand is on the 12 and 6.
We generally recommend an anchor that is rated to support at least double the.
Have a friend or family member check to see how it looks in the position you are holding it.
1 install the wall hook in the desired location.
Hold your clock up on the wall where you d like it to hang.
Cuckoo clocks are often bought because of their novelty value.