Clock Project - Pics

[John Buzzurro]

I had made one of these desk clocks about 2 years ago in Red Oak. A family member expressed an interest in having one, so I set about making a new one using some Quilted Maple that I had. It's an original design - pretty simple, though.

I used a router with a circle jig to do the circles. The center piece with the clock movement swivels 360 degrees on 1/4" wooden dowels. The base has a simple 1/8" rabbet along the top edge. I finished it with 1 coat of pure tung oil, and 3 coats of Waterlox Original.

Dimensions are 7¾" x 7½" x 7½.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Ebzwoodworx/products/worldclock/wcqmaple.jpg

[Roy Wall]

That is letting the wood Talk!!! Nice work........

[Keith Beck]

Simple, but elegant. That's very nice! Great execution...

Keith

[Don Pierson]

I like it so much I am going to put it on my todo list. Could you elaborate of the clock movement. Did you buy it as a clock or is the bezel separate?

[Jason Tuinstra]

Great choice of wood. It looks really nice in this piece. Nice job.

[John Buzzurro]

Could you elaborate of the clock movement. Did you buy it as a clock or is the bezel separate?

Hi Don,

The clock movement is all 1 piece. It has a rotating dial which lets you see what time it is in other parts of the world. I bought it at Klockit (http://www.klockit.com/products/dept-74__sku-15046.html).

[Rick Gibson]

Now that is nice. Thanks for the link to the clock kit. After seeing that I am going to be hard pressed to find a piece of wood to do it justice. It's on my to do list.

[Dave Ray]

John, you combined an artists eye with a craftsmans skill. Beautiful, original clock.

[Jim Becker]

Wow, John...what a perfect piece of maple for that kind of project! It takes a great design and elevates it "way up there"!

[Greg Crawford]

Love the wood and your finish really complimented it.

[Don Pierson]

Thanks John...I just ordered two movements...they will make nice Xmas gifts!
Thanks again...

[John Buzzurro]

Thanks John...I just ordered two movements...they will make nice Xmas gifts!
Thanks again...

Don't forget to post pictures when you're done :)

[John Timberlake]

Love it! Really nice and original design. Great piece of wood. They are going to love it and hand it down for generations.

[jonathan snyder]

Thats a beautiful piece of maple and a great design! Good job.

Jonathan

[Jon Lanier]

There are time when just "Whoa Baby." Pretty much covers it all. :eek:

[Floyd Cox]

John, what a unique clock, And your own design. Beautiful yet very functional. You have inspired me to try a clock.
Do you get to the battery from the back or do have to remove the insert