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David Eisan
06-05-2005, 5:04 PM
Some things only get better with age, cherry is one of those things.

I made this clock about a year and a half ago for my S.O. (aka shop helper) and, um, I forgot about it, I never gave it to her. I was over at my parents today (where my shop is) and was getting some things from my old room and I noticed it under my old bed. Hey, where did this come from? Opps. How do you forget to give someone a clock that you made for them?

Oh well, I cleaned it up today, re-waxed it and will hang it at our place tonight. I hope she likes it....

http://www.federatedtool.com/david/img/clock2005.jpg

http://www.federatedtool.com/david/img/clock2005-1.jpg

David.
Jerry Clark
06-05-2005, 5:22 PM
Great looking clock-- tell her it was aged like fine wine!:rolleyes:
Jim Becker
06-05-2005, 5:28 PM
Outstanding!! I can't imagine why she wouldn't love it!!!
Bob Noles
06-05-2005, 5:39 PM
David,


A VERY VERY nice clock indeed. I know you are as proud as we are for you.
Roy Wall
06-05-2005, 6:24 PM
David,

THat is a beautiful clock - just fantastic!!!!

Maybe you are like me---- and need a trail of post -it -notes or similar:cool:

Great work!!!
Chad Pater
06-05-2005, 8:31 PM
Very nice David
Jack Hogoboom
06-05-2005, 8:45 PM
Man, I'd like to find something like that under MY bed. Nothin there but dust bunnies.... :p

If I'd made something that nice, no way would I have forgotten it.

Jack
Corey Hallagan
06-05-2005, 9:30 PM
Thats a wonderfull looking clock! Great looking finish. Thanks for sharing!
Corey
Dale Thompson
06-05-2005, 9:57 PM
David,
The only thing that I can find wrong with your clock is that it is showing the wrong time. ;) Right now in Wisconsin it's 8:48 PM. Sorry to be so picky.

Great job, David. I'm a big fan of Cherry - and talent! :D :)

Dale T.
John Hart
06-06-2005, 7:19 AM
David,
So...did it darken in all that time? Just curious if cherry darkens over time even if it is in a dark place. Beautiful work by the way!
Charlie Jones
06-06-2005, 7:45 AM
Nice clock. I hope the finish on mine looks that good after it ages. My only question is how do you forget something like that.
Jim Becker
06-06-2005, 8:03 AM
So...did it darken in all that time? Just curious if cherry darkens over time even if it is in a dark place.

Oxidation occurs no matter what the light level. UV enhances/hastens it, however.
Gary Whitt
06-06-2005, 9:06 AM
Nice looking clock !:D
Peter Mc Mahon
06-06-2005, 11:19 AM
David, you were simply aging the cherry letting a patina develop. She will understand........................................ maybe. Peter
Warren White
06-06-2005, 1:54 PM
David, that is a very nice clock, but I am wondering what else you might have squirreled away and have forgotten?? Better check the rest of the house.

Warren
Keith Hooks
06-06-2005, 5:18 PM
She's going to love it. Nice work!