Mini Mantle Clock

well isn’t that the cutest little thing.
and how does the clock fit into the piece?

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I drill a 35mm hole with a Forstner bit and the time piece has a rubber gasket that provides a nice friction fit. To remove the clock from the base, there is a small hole in the back which you use to push it out.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Hey what happened to the beaver headed Canuck?

Nice clock Tom.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

As they say in South Carolina – Thanks Y’all!

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Nice clock Tom – I couldn’t help but notice the Light House on the coffee cup – Like that too. How thick is the wood?

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

the beaver-headed Canuck got her LJ t-shirt in the mail yesterday :D :D

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Bill,

The main body is 13/16” (20mm). The feet are wider (1”).

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

OK, I’ve got to ask. What is the deal about the “beaver-headed Canuck?” It has been referenced here twice now. (Or, maybe I shouldn’t ask…) ;^D

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

That is a nice looking clock. What a neat way to use up your scraps.

Tom, they are referring to Debbie’s last picture in which she was wearing a hat, I believe.

-- Jesus is Lord!

oscorner,

”What a neat way to use up your scraps…”

When it comes to walnut – I hate to throw away any of it; even tiny pieces like these clocks are made from.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Let me introduce the “Beaver-Headed Canuck”.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

If had a buck for every time THAT picture comes up. It just makes me smile. Great clock Tom! I can learn a lot about the artistic presentation of smaller pieces. I keep thinking I have to make everything big. I just about threw away some cutoffs last night that could have made a dozen of these. What great gifts! I’m glad you posted this!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

“Beaver-Headed Canuck”

Thank you Debbie for clarifying that – now I can say that I am personally familiar with a Canadian Lumberjock!

Great picture. I’m jealous : (

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

it is pretty funny.
We had a lot of laughs making it… Rick got the wood, Jenn took the pix.. and I, well, posed! :D
and we ALL laughed

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

All we need is the song to go with the picture….

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Tom -

That is a great project. I missed this so I was glad to see it pop up on the front page. I like the scale – very cool to put it on a lighthouse coffee cup!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Tom, I like this – thanks for a great gift idea.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

David, Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Don,
Thank you, Don. I’m sure you could find some exotic woods “down” where you are that would look real nice too.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Don, great idea and result. xmas is coming! Karson, with all that thick free wood you just got, you could make a bunch of these.

-- Bob A in NJ

Great clock! I just happened to stumble across your page and this stood out immediately. I helped my dad build a few clocks from kits when I was young. We built a grandfather clock most notably, some mantle clocks and a music box together before he passed. I’ve always wanted to build one from scratch though. You may have inspired me to build one as a tribute to him. Thanks Tom.

-- --Chuck

Thanks for the kind words, Chuck. I love clocks too – everybody needs at least a couple dozen ;^D

You need to get busy a build that clock you’ve always wanted to make! I’ll be looking for your post.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

I love making little clocks from scraps !!! I thought this was a large mantle clock at first glance ….Totally awesome miniature you have created : ) Is this your own design ? Thank you for posting this lil piece of perfection ! I have some small pieces of Zebrawood that I’ve been saving for just the right project…This might be the one !!! Thank you : )

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

Thanks for the nice comment, Dusty. Yes, this is my own miniature design from a larger clock that I have.

Like you, I hate to throw out pieces of fine wood, and so I save them for little projects like this. I have given these to several people, and they love them.

God bless.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28