Arts and Crafts Pendulum Mantle Clock

Nice looking clock!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Nice clock, jack. I’m growing fonder of Arts and Crafts style pieces every day. Is it oak? What kind of finish was applied?

-- Dan, West Virginia, http://www.danpleskaCreations.com

I like your clock but you should consider moving up to “real” clocks with key wound movements. They are much more traditional and interesting than quartz/battery movements. A great retail source is Merritts Antiques. They sell all kinds of clock parts. I admit I’m a bit prejudice about clocks and I know some people actually prefer battery clocks because they don’t have to wind them every week but key wound movements just seem more authentic and “alive” to me. Building a case for them can also be a bit more challenging.

-- Les B, Oregon

The wood used in the project was cherry with a little walnut for the pegs used on the top and sides for jointing. I have been toying with a “real” clock. I just have to wrap my head around the hundreds/thousand + dollars to buy the movement… I do however have a couple in mind. Some are from Klocket and some are from the Schlebaugh Company, another good source.

-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!

Very nice, you can’t see the movement, so who cares.

I think it’s all about the cabinet.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Thanks!

-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!