Christmas Gifts for the Johnson Clan

I think the Johnson clan are all going to be very happy. They look great!

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

Those are very nice. You really did get the grain to pop. Beautiful wood and very nice work.

I noticed, it looks like the members of Johnson Clan all live in just slightly different time zones :)

i think the johnson clan will now all be on time for thos family get togethers !! nice job on the clocks .

LOL, only two of the clocks have batteries in them. All the rest are “set” how they came from the factory.

One thing I learned on this project is that I really, really, need a drum sander. The planer took some nasty hunks out of the curly maple. I had to drop down to taking about 64ths of an inch at a time. Still there was some tear out. All the worst is facing the inside where it won’t normally be seen.

I have created a “drum sander” account. Every penny I make selling items is going into this account. I actually made two extra clocks I’m going to try to sell. I also have multiple orders for the business card holders I made previously. At $20 each I’m hoping to have enough for a good sander in a couple months.

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

Very nice! You should have some happy relatives.

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

Nice clocks. The wood add just enough visual interest to complement the clean lines.

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

Wow, simple, clean, and beautiful! And, ah….obviously it’s a pretty big clan :>) They look awesome, I believe all the folks on your list will be VERY happy. Excellent work.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

Very nice group of clocks. the grain looks beautiful.

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

Nice job on showing off the the grain.The clocks are really nice.

-- Andy Stark

Absolutely fantastic!

I think I’m going to have to steal a few details right back from you!

Great work and Merry Christmas!

-- Dan M, SW Suburbs, Chicago IL -- http://www.djay-crafts.com

It looks like I need to smooth out the wood with my fingers. That second picture looks like the wood is popping out. Nice effect, Nice project, Great workmenship.

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

those do look fantastic, great job!!

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Hey my wife is a Johnson – ship to me, (I’ll give it to her!) – those look great, beautiful work and a wonderful idea! – Christmas is great!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

very nice work on the clocks. i have had some success planing maple by taking very light cuts and wetting the surface with a sponge before each pass though the planner. the wood dries quickly after planing.

-- jerryw-wva.

Nice clocks and excellent finishing!

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

really nice. oh…what time was it when you took those pics? :-)

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

Beautiful clocks. That Johnson clan must be a big one!.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

I really appreciate everyones comments. I’ve only been woodworking for a little over a year. I’ve learned a lot from everyone here at LumberJocks. I also appreciate the efforts of people like David Marks, Marc Spagnuolo and Norm Abrams. Without people like them who are willing to share their talents and techniques I wouldn’t have been able to make stuff like this.

Grumpy, a few of the clocks will be going to the out-laws. ;) I also made a couple extra to sell. I’m hoping to get around $75 each. That might be too high but with time and materials that’s about what I feel they are worth. If they don’t sell, well then I’ll just take one to work and the wife can take the other with her.

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

Zuki, the time was 11:50. The two clocks in the upper left had batteries in them and were properly set. The others just happened to be “close enough” ;)

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

Thanks Dan! As you said to me “steal away.” You inspired me. I’m happy you found something that I’ve done that has inspired you.

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

nice run of clocks, beauties all… Looks like the front one broke away from the pack, and now I’ve got “the Sorcerers Apprentice” stuck in my brain ;)

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Those are sweet.

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

Exquisite! Everyone will love them.

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nice looking clocks
everyone who recoves these should be very happy

Great looking clocks! I also like the size. There are soo many places where you can put them. What size clock works did you use?

-- Rick

It is a 3.5 inch insert purchased from Klockit.com. You can see the exact model here. It is style D.

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter