My 25-year-old cuckoo clock hung on the dining room wall silent for over two years. Finally, this month, I decided to see if I could repair the clock to produce the comforting, hourly cuckoo whistle ...

While I’m waiting for the glue to dry, I shall reveal the mystery of this repair-resistant cuckoo clock. It is the property of a nice lady who cannot be held responsible for an antique that hates me ...