We generally recommend an anchor that is rated to support at least double the.
How to hang a cuckoo clock on the wall.
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.
Simply pounding a nail into the wall is not sufficient since the nail will bend from the weight.
Have a friend or family member check to see how it looks in the position you are holding it.
This is the most secure way to hang your new cuckoo clock.
If you want to hang your cuckoo clocks choose a spot on a wall that s far from any heating source moisture or cold a kitchen wouldn t be a good place for a cuckoo clock.
Hanging your cuckoo clock without a stud.
Let s look at how to hang a heavy wall clock securely on a 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.
1 install the wall hook in the desired location.
Cuckoo clocks are often bought because of their novelty value.
Hang your cuckoo clock.
Take a look at the placement on the wall to see if you like where it is.
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.
Pick your clock up and hold it on the wall.