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This was my first attempt at furniture making and the learning curve was VERY steep. New to cabinet making. I had never before tried rail & stile cabinet fronts/sides (and I didn’t have a router table, so I had to create a make-shift one out of plywood. I was new to using a planer/jointer to get rough lumber into dimensioned shape. Sooooo many things about this project stretched me as a woodworker. I’ve made a lot of musical instruments before, but this was my first attempt at learning how to make a piece of furniture.
My wife grew up in a household with many clocks that chimed all the time. I really wanted to make something special for her that would give her a deep sense of how much I love her. She’d mentioned in the past that she’d like a Grandfather Clock someday. So, I ordered the plans & working parts from Murray Clock Craft in Canada (definitely would not recommend them to anyone because the customer service was HORRIBLE) and went to work.
I still have all 10 fingers (though routing the channel on the front door arch for the 6th or 7th time because of breakage or gouging gave me a few scares). Even though the clock is far from perfect, I did learn a lot and it’s done. She was thrilled when she came down the stairs on Christmas morning – it was a surprise!
Wood is cherry and the finish is General Finishes Wipe On Gel Stain followed by Arm-R-Seal Satin
Anyway, here it is. Now, I’m inspired to try a few more furniture projects. . . :-)
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CharlieM1958
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#1 posted 843 days ago
Well that’s one heck of a first attempt!
Gorgeous.
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 843 days ago
Fantastic clock Dave
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chasmopolitan
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#3 posted 843 days ago
Cherry! Yikes, that stuff hard! Nothing like jumping in at the deep end! ... And you kept it secret from your wife? Now that’s an accomplishment! Good job!
lightweightladylefty
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#4 posted 843 days ago
Dave,
You could have fooled us! That certainly doesn’t look like a first furniture project. It looks terrific! Thanks for sharing.
L/W
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#5 posted 843 days ago
Very nice clock indeed! You sir, are a braver man than I hehe, my first attempts at furniture were made with pine, poplar and ash :).
I built a waist clock (I guess you could call it a waist clock) for my wife kinda similar to yours and I wish I would’ve used glass on the sides like you did. Nice job
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#6 posted 843 days ago
Hi Dave
You did a great job on your clock. Very nicely done. Extra special that you did it for your wife. We expect to see more!
God Bless
tom
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TJ65
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#7 posted 843 days ago
Well that is extreme for your first attempt at cabinet making.
But boy it looks fantastic, great choice on the face as well, as it all matches in beautifully!
Well done,
Now, I think it is “all about time” !!! :-)
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#8 posted 843 days ago
Beautiful work. I love the cherry wood and finish. Nice pictures enabling us to really see your project well.
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duosonicdave
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#9 posted 843 days ago
Thank you all so much for you kind words of encouragement. There is so much amazing work done here by many of you incredible craftsmen/women. I am truly humbled! Thank you!!!
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#10 posted 843 days ago
This is gorgeous really reminds me of one my grandmother used to have, extremely well done.
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Doug Scott
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#11 posted 843 days ago
Nice job , Every time one builds a project he learns more and some time a better way to do it next time.
I’m a 30year vetren of woodworking and I didn’t always know the best way to do things, but as years and more projects you do , you can see the progress in your own work after a few years.I’m now a professional furniture builder and I do Antique resteration and repair.
Keep up the good work…
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