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Shaker Wall Clock in Cherry

Project by gotmarko posted 579 days ago 2657 views 1 time favorited 16 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This clock was built as part of a series of classes taught by Glen Huey at the Centerville OH Woodcraft store. This was our second project, the first was a shaker style step stool, which was used as an introduction to each other and the tools and workflow we would be using.

The clock was constructed of cherry, with cherry veneered plywood for the door panel. The doors are constructed with bridle joints. The total height of the piece is about 30”. While the clock would normally have small turned knobs on the doors, my wife liked the look before the knobs were added, so they stayed off. The clock was finished with Minwax Antique Oil finish.


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miles125

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posted 579 days ago

I like the clean simple lines of it. Great job.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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Todd A. Clippinger

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posted 579 days ago

Clean lines but this looks great because it is really clean construction. Nice work.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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Dorje

1770 posts in 748 days


posted 579 days ago

I like it without the knobs too! Also, like the way you captured that particular piece for the panel. Well selected! Looks aged to some degree already.

Now tell me…looks like you’ve been a member for 571 days and this is your 2nd post! How did that happen?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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Chris

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posted 579 days ago

Great Work! I love the clean appearance without the knobs.

-- Chris

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gotmarko

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posted 579 days ago

Dorje: 571 days… I think I joined about the same time I was starting the last project in the series of classes, and I wanted to wait until I had them done to post them. Well, 2 of them are done; I still have plenty of work to do on the blanket chest, so I figured I should get busy posting projects and getting them out of the shop and into use. Maybe getting these posted will help get the last one done…

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Dorje

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posted 579 days ago

It just might! What kind of joinery on the blanket chest?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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David

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posted 579 days ago

Another great piece! Good job keeping your wife happy! I think it looks great without the knobs.

Looking forward to more of your posts!

David

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Thos. Angle

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posted 578 days ago

good clean shaker work. well done.

-- Thos. Angle

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Andy

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posted 578 days ago

Great workmanship on a nice design.Congratulations.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" ANDY

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CharlieM1958

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posted 578 days ago

Really nice execution of a very classic-pooking design. Bravo!

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

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Russel

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posted 578 days ago

Simple lines are often quite elegant. I’ve seen this type before and always liked it. Good job.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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gotmarko

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posted 578 days ago

Dorje: You can see Glen’s version of the blanket chest we built in this blanket chest article at Popular Woodworking. The main carcass is rabbeted and nailed with cut nails, much like a utilitarian shaker piece would have been. The drawers were my first experience with hand cutting rabbeted half-blind dovetails, so there’s room for improvement there. Now to actually get it completely assembled and get a couple of coats of finish on it.

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Dominic Vanacora

502 posts in 620 days


posted 578 days ago

I love your clock, clean sharp line and a nice look so it could be placed anywere in the house. I have make two clock my self and I wood love to make one like this. I’ll have to file this away in my favorites file. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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Chip

1058 posts in 843 days


posted 577 days ago

A wonderful piece of woodworking craftsmanship. Turned out beautifully. Thanks for posting it.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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Dorje

1770 posts in 748 days


posted 577 days ago

Sounds good to me!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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skozub

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posted 496 days ago

I’m a very big fan of Shaker pieces…you did a really great job with this – it’s an impressive piece you should be very proud of.

Nice job!

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