Craftsman Styled Grandfather Clock

You arent supposed to take the credit for the design, you’re supposed to take the credit for the craftsmanship. Beautiful Job

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

Very nice. The last time I saw a photo of this, you were in the photo, what Happened?

I can speak for most of the population and say that we would all like one of your clocks in our house, it is beautiful. I like the QSRO wood! What was your mom’s response?

keep posting, I know you have a lot more photos in your stash.
Mark

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

A Beautiful addition to any home. Design/plans/materials are nothing until the artist and skilled craftsman puts it all together!! Seeing and doing are two completely different things.
You must be very proud of this

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Awesome !!! That’s some real craftsmanship.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

I agree with Dick!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Simply beatiful.

Dusty

-- Dusty

Anyone can read the packaged cake mix, but that doesn’t mean they won’t burn it…
Great work, and a very nice piece. I’d be happy to have a clock like this.

Who gets the clock after you get it back? (hopefully not for a long time) Will be a treasure for many generations to come.

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

I’ve always loved clock. My first “woodworking project” was a grandfather clock made from a kit. I’ve never shown this as an example of my woodworking because there was little woodworking involved.

This peice inspires me to add this type of clock t my to-do project list.

Very nice work, Duane.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Thanks all for the feedback. Always appreciated by other enthusiasts! Sorry for taking so long to reply, but shortly after posting, an unexpected family issue occured.

Mark-I took me out of the pics to make the clock look better. HA! And Moms response was Oh, My (in a gasp). Dad and I blew her away, actually her first response was with a little anger towardws my Dad, as they had agreeed not to do anything for Xmas that year, but she got over it. And when I offered to take it back home, she quickly declined.

Scott-I have a set of twin sons, so some day one of them will be the proud owner. Therefore I really have to build a clock for my wife and I, so they will each eventually have one. Tis a real shame to be forced to build another. The next clock will have to be bigger as my other hobby/interest is remodeling and my current house/project is an old victorian with 10’ cielings, so this clock would be a little out of proportion….....

-- Duane Kohles

A very nice clock.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

So will the twins fight over the clocks, or have to wait to see which one looks better in their respective homes? On one level it’s nice that your not making duplicates because you “have to” I’m sure they’ll be proud to have something Dad made, and even happier to have a one of a kind piece – after years of similar things no doubt!

Can’t wait to see the next one.

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

What a great project! – true craftsmanship and design. The lines, finish and wood selection flow beautifully, nice job!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

The clock looks great and the following generations will fight over who get to keep it.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Does it chime as well?

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

This clock was a lot of fun to build, I cannot wait to do the next one. I just need to find the time to work it in. Yes, it does chime. There are several websites that offer clock parts and kits. The biggest expense is the clock works, but they have several styles and price points to consider. I would suggest going with the cable driven vs. chain driven styles. Besides being just cooler looking (personal taste) but you wind the cable driven with a key in the face, and the chain driven are wound by pulling on the chain in the pendulum cavity. Pulling on the chain increases the odds of banging the weights around into each other and the pendulum, potential damage.

-- Duane Kohles

great clock … well balanced grain … nice stain color

-- ..... art for lifes sake ... danwalters@lumberjocks.com

I love clocks. This is really nice!

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

Beautiful style and your workmanship is to be commended. Well done!

-- " Stubborn tenacity substitutes for natural ability" ANDY

Very nice work Duane, it turned out very nice. I’m sure your parents are very proud to display that for all to see.

-- Rick, Jackson, TN "Do What You Like. Like What You Do" Life Is Good