LumberJocks
DAILY DEALS Router Table Foot Pedal at Rockler  |  DeWalt Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler at Tool King

Clock Project

Project by wwnovice posted 781 days ago 582 views 5 times favorited 22 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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.

-- John


22 comments so far

View gbvinc's profile

gbvinc

526 posts in 824 days


posted 781 days ago

Very unique design!

View David's profile

David

1982 posts in 1016 days


posted 781 days ago

John -

Very cool! I like the design and wood figure. Thanks for the “work progress” photos!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

View mot's profile

mot

4901 posts in 914 days


posted 781 days ago

I think it’s great! Who’d have thought there was another unique variation on the desk clock. Really cool.

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

View CharlieM1958's profile

CharlieM1958

7459 posts in 1096 days


posted 781 days ago

Very original, well executed, nice wood!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

14089 posts in 1038 days


posted 781 days ago

Magnificent !!!!
I think this is my favourite clock!

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

View cajunpen's profile

cajunpen

5970 posts in 943 days


posted 781 days ago

Well done! I bet it would make a great photo frame for a desk, or why not, since it swivels, put the clock on one side and a photo on the other.

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

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

14089 posts in 1038 days


posted 781 days ago

oh I like that idea Bill !!

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

View wwnovice's profile

wwnovice

77 posts in 1064 days


posted 781 days ago

I agree with Debbie – that is a good idea, bill. I was thinking of gearing up to make some more of those, so perhaps I’ll give the picture idea a try.

-- John

View scottb's profile

scottb

3391 posts in 1205 days


posted 781 days ago

That’s Awesome. Where did you find the clockworks?

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

View hobbyist's profile

hobbyist

17 posts in 794 days


posted 781 days ago

that’s great – i really like the design great job

View wwnovice's profile

wwnovice

77 posts in 1064 days


posted 781 days ago

Scott, the clock insert was purchased at Klockit

-- John

View Andy's profile

Andy

562 posts in 786 days


posted 775 days ago

You have come up with a winner John.The simple designs are usually the best…as long as they are done as nice as this.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

View TreeBones's profile

TreeBones

1558 posts in 901 days


posted 688 days ago

mmmmm…..

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

View Karson's profile

Karson

25271 posts in 1278 days


posted 688 days ago

A great clock design. And some beautiful wood. Nice job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

View coolbreeze's profile

coolbreeze

105 posts in 613 days


posted 593 days ago

John,

Very good looking clock. Good idea coupled with good wood.

-- Jason, AL

View Paul D's profile

Paul D

2125 posts in 626 days


posted 593 days ago

Very cool clock John. I think it is a really nice design you’ve come up with.

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

View rikkor's profile

rikkor

11338 posts in 752 days


posted 592 days ago

I am glad this came out of the archives so I could see it. Nice design, nice work.

View Dusty56's profile

Dusty56

3389 posts in 566 days


posted 443 days ago

Very nice design and wood choice : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

View mcoyfrog's profile

mcoyfrog

735 posts in 472 days


posted 439 days ago

Great clock

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

View PurpLev's profile

PurpLev

2675 posts in 526 days


posted 421 days ago

beautiful

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

View BrianK's profile

BrianK

14 posts in 15 days


posted 9 days ago

Nice design. Truly beautiful. Good job!

-- Brian

View a1Jim's profile

a1Jim

15532 posts in 455 days


posted 8 days ago

this is super nice John

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

You must be signed in to post the comments.

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase