These clocks are rewarding projects. They are fun, and can be made quickly; selecting the proper lumber, and the finish, require care and attention to detail. I let my imagination roam a bit, to give these two clocks totally different looks:
Clocks side by side: walnut on the left, oak on the right.
If using thicker wood, such as 1-¾” final thickness, the clocks can stand on a 7° bevel on the bottom, without a base:
At this angle and height, the clocks are very stable. The area below the clock face could be used to attach a plaque or an engraved gift note. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing one or more for the holidays.
— Al Navas
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Handsome! I like the way they lean back a little.
Partly cloudy and 76 degrees in Alabama today.
Thanks, Jeff! You are having great weather – we are at 40°F, and expect a high not much higher. Rub it in…
I just turned the air conditioning back on
It is 28°F right now – light jacket weather… Thick jacket, insulated, down-filled…
you guys are killing me here….it is zero here in NW Montana…with bitter wind chills rolling and that white stuff on the ground and trees….. Carhart vest with flannel shirt….perhaps we will go to a heavier coat if it gets cold…..
It is *all* Jeff’s fault, as they sucked in all the warm air, and none can get North. Glad to report it is still holding at 30°F. Thursday should be around 19°F in the morning, so you will succeed in sharing some
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Nice work as always Al…what does the back look like? Is it open? Who do you use as your source for clocks?
8* blowing and snowing here ..off to throw another log on the fire……cheers
Thanks, Dave! The back is open. I have used KlockIt for the most part; however, someone also recommended Sloan’s WoodShop, as the movements for the larger sizes are made in USA.