Meet Christophe from Robert H. Uhrenmanufaktur.He’s a very special clockmaker in the Black Forest in Germany. He produces our very special models #8365 and #8366. There are very few of these clocks made and each is made by hand – one at a time.Here is a pictorial on the process of carving the special Long Bahnhäusle and Gothic style cuckoo clocks.
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More on How Cuckoo Clocks are Made
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009How Cuckoo Clocks are Made!
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009I was glad to see that someone uploaded this documentary to YouTube. Fast Forward to 5:39:Most of the shots are from our very own Rombach und Haas!!…of course, the carvings aren’t done from “pine or plywood.” Black Forest cuckoo clocks are carved from Linden wood.Here are more pictures from one of our specialty Black Forest cuckoo clock makers:This was for a custom made clock for the Prince
Carved Vienna Regulator
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Here’s an interesting piece. It’s another Vienna Regulator with a very lovely carved case. The case is carved is a rare hardwood, possibly mahogany.The weight doesn’t match. It’s got a Jugendstil-style weight and the pattern doesn’t quite match the bob and case. I’ve been reading about diy chemical etching and will one day try to make a weight shell that matches.If you like this clock, be sure
