My first Lumberjocks Posting - Desk Clock

Nice design and combination of wood.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Cool Project! Looking forward to more!!

Very unique clock

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

How did you know how it wouldn’t tip over. Was it trial and error or did you figure it out mathematically? Nice job. Welcome to lumberjocks…

-- Tom, Simsbury, CT

Very creative. If this is your first shot, I’m sure we all have many more out of the ordinary pieces to look forward to.

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO

that’s awesome!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very cool. Nice display for your first shot on LJs. Hope to see lots more.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Q: How did you know how it wouldn’t tip over? Was it trial and error or did you figure it out mathematically?
A: It’s not mathematical; it’s about the angles and the balance. The wide beam on the left that “balances” on the base has a 45 degree cut. As a matter of fact, the base is not even needed, I just thought it would look cool. The notch that the balance arm attaches to is also a 45 degree cut, which levels it out to 90 degrees. From there, once the diamond portion had the clock installed, it was simple a matter of moving the balance arm left or right until it was perfectly balanced and stood on it’s own. A small brass screw attaching the balance arm to the main beam keeps it in place and always in balance.

-- Kent, Hiram GA

Nice looking clock.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Great design, I am bias though i love clocks..

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

Very cool piece! Do you have any shots of it from different angles?

-- Cheers and God Bless