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Tony Wilkins
09-30-2020, 1:25 PM
I eventually would love to make a clock. Ron Brese had a lovely wall clock he showed in the cut nail thread. I’d love to see any that the rest of you talented guys have made.
Mark Rainey
09-30-2020, 6:42 PM
Cherry with David Lindow movement
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Lee Schierer
09-30-2020, 7:25 PM
I've made three clocks. The two pendulum clocks were wedding gifts.
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All the works came from Klockit, but as I view their offerings now, the parts I purchased are no longer available.
Mel Fulks
09-30-2020, 7:32 PM
Tony, I've never made a clock case. But I suggest looking at pics of 18th century clocks, many were painted with
decoration. And a ground color first, no wood grain showing. And it was not to save money.
Tony Wilkins
09-30-2020, 7:33 PM
Very nice Mark and Lee!
Phil Mueller
09-30-2020, 7:49 PM
I love clocks. This is all I have to show for the moment. It’s a small start.
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Mel Fulks
09-30-2020, 8:39 PM
Phil, I like the clock ,but think a 2 square step base would a better fit for that Deco type design.
Bill Carey
09-30-2020, 8:49 PM
Made this about 3 years ago from an old bridge beam
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Jeff Body
09-30-2020, 9:00 PM
I make Light up garage signs. This one ended up being a clock also.
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Mel Fulks
09-30-2020, 9:22 PM
Bill, I like that one too. Is the pendulem rod metal or wood?
Phil Mueller
09-30-2020, 10:13 PM
Good call, Mel. Definitely something I’ll do on the next one. Thank you!
Bill Carey
09-30-2020, 10:54 PM
Bill, I like that one too. Is the pendulem rod metal or wood?
Thanks Mel. It's metal and came with the kit.
Rob Luter
10-01-2020, 3:54 AM
This one is on my list to replicate. Probably this winter.
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Ron Brese
10-01-2020, 12:44 PM
This is a pine version of the walnut clock I posted in the cut nail thread. Obviously shaker influenced. The finishing schedule on this one was fairly involved. Custom dial face, antique glass, and natural backboards.
Ron
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SAQvpl2sXXc/UzgkWrPhV1I/AAAAAAAABDc/pua2tpm4Amk/s1100/shclockfin3.jpg
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Mel Fulks
10-01-2020, 1:18 PM
Ron, nicely done. And the traditional dial always brings an equanimity to all our hours. I don't like modern "hanging numbers".
But on the Shaker thing....my understanding is they used self winding watches.
Jerry Thompson
10-02-2020, 7:40 AM
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1840 Shaker Clock. Cherry. Mechanical movement. The cherry has aged well since the pic. was taken. My wife, Susan and I made 7 of these. We don't plan on making another one.
chris carter
10-02-2020, 1:48 PM
Scrap wood clocks. Very simple, and desperately needed for the kitchen and my office! I think it was like $12 for the pair of clock motors and arms.
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Phil Mueller
10-02-2020, 4:37 PM
Wow, thanks all for sharing. Great collection of clocks. I need to get busy.
Josh Robinson
10-02-2020, 4:49 PM
This is a pine version of the walnut clock I posted in the cut nail thread. Obviously shaker influenced. The finishing schedule on this one was fairly involved. Custom dial face, antique glass, and natural backboards.
Ron
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SAQvpl2sXXc/UzgkWrPhV1I/AAAAAAAABDc/pua2tpm4Amk/s1100/shclockfin3.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bfaoRFJGowE/UzgkWw_J31I/AAAAAAAABDg/zW_1JQxYe6U/s1100/shclockfin4.jpg
Nice work! Love the walnut one too! What was the finish on the walnut?
Ron Brese
10-02-2020, 5:24 PM
I believe I used a medium brown stain and garnet shellac for the top coat on the walnut clock.
Ron
David Eisenhauer
10-02-2020, 7:02 PM
Very nice clocks from all of you and thanks for sharing. No, I have not searched at all, but can anyone provide generally accepted preferred clock works vendors?
Bill Carey
10-04-2020, 9:38 AM
Very nice clocks from all of you and thanks for sharing. No, I have not searched at all, but can anyone provide generally accepted preferred clock works vendors?
For the few clocks I've made I bought everything from Clockworks (https://www.clockworks.com/). They are very approachable and helpful.
Michael Cuthriell
10-04-2020, 2:35 PM
One for each child and a few others for presents. First one maybe 15 years ago and last this past winter.
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David Eisenhauer
10-04-2020, 7:00 PM
Thanks Bill. I need to look into this.
ken hatch
10-04-2020, 8:19 PM
For the few clocks I've made I bought everything from Clockworks (https://www.clockworks.com/). They are very approachable and helpful.
Thanks Bill, I now have them in my bookmarks.
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Erich Weidner
10-05-2020, 10:34 PM
Oh lord... now I just found myself reading for an hour about mechanical clock works... :) I think I found a new rabbit hole.
Bill Carey
10-06-2020, 12:20 AM
Oh lord... now I just found myself reading for an hour about mechanical clock works... :) I think I found a new rabbit hole.
LOL. I suffered the same fate Erich. Still have a box of parts I never used. Not enough to build with, just enough to remind me how little I know about clocks.
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