Project complete: Grandfather clock

[David Duke]

It's been complete for a couple of weeks just had to wait until it was delivered. I built this as a retirement gift for a very dear friend of mine, Leon Cubillias. I have know this man for over 20 years and he has given so much to our community especially the children it is truly a honor to be considered his friend. Leon came to our school district 29 years ago as a substitute teacher, he became a full time teacher, asst. principal, principal, curriculum coordinator, asst. superintendent and finally 13 years ago our superintendent during which time he has touch many people in a very positive way. I could go on and on about the many positive things he has contributed to our community but won't since this a WWing site, not a place to brag on someone that no one else here knows.

So on to the clock, built out of cherry the overall demensions are 78"h x 25"w x 14.5"d, built complete from rough material I made all the molding and columns, the only manufactured products were glass, plywood back, hardware and clock works. The finish was BLO, 3 days in the sun to give it a tan, 3 coats of sprayed on garnet shellac, 8-10 coats of Target Coatings USL gloss Lacquer, then buffed with 0000 steel wool and paste wax.

Thanks for looking

[Rich Stevens]

David,

I take my hat off to anyone that can gather the energy, time and talent to produce something like a Grandfather clock. Yours looks very good and I cannot even begin to think how much work has gone into it. Your friend must be so proud of this gift.

I too have plans to build one someday - however I don't think my talent is up there yet to tackle something this complex. One day...

Rich

[Ken Garlock]

That is truly a beautiful clock. I know you friend will like it very much.

[Vaughn McMillan]

Very nice job, David, and I think it's great that a bunch of you went in together to make this gift a reality for your friend.

- Vaughn

[John Shuk]

Gorgeous..Stunning....and the clock is nice too. Very nice work. Looks great in it's place as well.

[David Duke]

Very nice job, David, and I think it's great that a bunch of you went in together to make this gift a reality for your friend.

- Vaughn

Glad you mentioned it Vaughn, I had mentioned in the "Weekend Accomplishments" thread but forgot to say anything here; my fellow trustees helped out in buying the clockworks, hardware and glass. As far as the cherry most of you wouldn't remember but I had a real big wood gloat back I believe in January, got over 200bf for 250.00, so my contribution other than labor was the lumber.

Thanks for the kind remarks everyone.

[John Timberlake]

Great job on both counts. Nice job on the clock and wonderful to know that some people still appreciate an educator like this. Keep up the good work.

[Jim Becker]

Wow...that's spectacular, David!!

[Richard Wolf]

Very nice job.

Richard

[Roy Wall]

David,

That is a beautiful piece!!!!!! A great present for a wonderful friend......makes this gift all the better....you did a great job!

[Tyler Howell]

Well done David:cool:

[Corey Hallagan]

That is a beautiful clock David. Bravo to you!

Corey

[Mike Canaris]

Wow! That is awesome...any construction pics?

[Ron Jones near Indy]

That is very, very nice!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very, very nice David! And congrats to you and your dear friend!.........Family and friendship.........little else matters!

[David Duke]

Wow! That is awesome...any construction pics?

I have a few...........I'll post tomorrow all the files are in the office.

[Cecil Arnold]

Really awesome looking work David

[Larry Cooke]

David,

Really great thing you and your freinds are doing there. Clock is very nice indeed! I'm sure he'll enjoy it very much.

Larry

[Jim Bills]

David, Outstanding work, as usual.

Jim

[Wes Bischel]

David,
Beautiful clock - and a very generous gift.

Wes

[Larry Crim]

just awesome! I plan to do one in the future hope mine is that nice.
Larry

[tod evans]

nice work david!

[Karl Laustrup]

WOW!!!!



Karl

[Eddie Watkins]

David,
excellent clock, excellent gesture!!

Eddie

[lou sansone]

nice looking clock. those arched doors were fun to build I am sure. what type of hinge did you use ?

best wishes
Lou

[Brett Baldwin]

Beats the heck out of a silly wrist watch. An excellent gift that looks great.

[David Duke]

nice looking clock. those arched doors were fun to build I am sure. what type of hinge did you use ?

best wishes
Lou

Just a standard 3/8" offset, no-mortise hinge with a finial tip in polished brass, in making the arched door and bonnet I made templates and used a pattern bit.....wasn't bad after I got the templates cut and if I were to make a second clock I probably could knock off 6-8 hours by using the ready made patterns.

[Jerry Olexa]

Magnificent and for a good man!! You're one also to do it!! Nice job!!!

[David Duke]

Beats the heck out of a silly wrist watch. An excellent gift that looks great.

Actually the idea for a clock began with a watch; 2-3 years ago I was thinking about Leon knowing it wouldn't be too many years before he would retire and began thinking of various things that are traditionally given. Of course a watch popped into my simple mind and being a woodworker :D :D that thought evolved into a clock :D , the seed was planted then. When he decided to retire earlier this year my thoughts from years past came back and that is when I contacted his wife and my fellow trustees and began putting the plan into action.