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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
gbvinc
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posted 796 days ago
Very unique design!
David
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posted 796 days ago
John -
Very cool! I like the design and wood figure. Thanks for the “work progress” photos!
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mot
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posted 796 days ago
I think it’s great! Who’d have thought there was another unique variation on the desk clock. Really cool.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 796 days ago
Very original, well executed, nice wood!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 796 days ago
Magnificent !!!!
I think this is my favourite clock!
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cajunpen
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posted 796 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/
MsDebbieP
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posted 796 days ago
oh I like that idea Bill !!
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wwnovice
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posted 796 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
scottb
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posted 796 days ago
That’s Awesome. Where did you find the clockworks?
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hobbyist
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posted 796 days ago
that’s great – i really like the design great job
wwnovice
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posted 796 days ago
Scott, the clock insert was purchased at Klockit
-- John
Andy
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posted 790 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
TreeBones
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posted 703 days ago
mmmmm…..
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Karson
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posted 703 days ago
A great clock design. And some beautiful wood. Nice job.
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coolbreeze
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posted 608 days ago
John,
Very good looking clock. Good idea coupled with good wood.
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Paul D
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posted 608 days ago
Very cool clock John. I think it is a really nice design you’ve come up with.
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rikkor
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posted 607 days ago
I am glad this came out of the archives so I could see it. Nice design, nice work.
Dusty56
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posted 458 days ago
Very nice design and wood choice : )
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mcoyfrog
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posted 454 days ago
Great clock
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PurpLev
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posted 436 days ago
beautiful
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BrianK
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posted 23 days ago
Nice design. Truly beautiful. Good job!
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a1Jim
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posted 23 days ago
this is super nice John
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