2 Clocks

Ellen, those are both super nice !
Your eye for design shines with this example of totally different, but equally cool looks.
I’d like to try a couple of clocks and I’m going to look in to that Seiko mechanism.
Great job.

-- Eric

Hi, Ellen:
I like them both but I really love the maple/walnut one the best. The simplicity of it along with the contrast of the wood and the nice finishing really make it look nice. Very nice!

Sheila :)

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

I really like the Maple and Walnut design , but I’m not sure about the black face…Of course pictures can be deceiving , so I’ll have to see it in person later this year when we all get together again : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Hi Ellen. Great looking pieces. Chalk up another vote for the maple/walnut one as my favorite of the two. Nice design, contrasting wood, etc. The wave clock might be well received in coastal communities (hint, hint), say, Cape Cod for instance. The thing about it is if you look at it long enough, it begins to have a whimsical look to it. In fact, in the photo of it alone, it kind of looks like a sperm whale. I don’t imagine you were going for that look but it’s there. Best wishes as you work on this concept.

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI

Very nice pieces, well done.

-- I am not so rich to buy cheap tools.

One more vote for the Maple and Walnut.

-- Bruce from Central New York...now, if you'll pardon me, I have some sawdust to make.

interesting pieces! What kind of movement are they? We probably want to avoid them too, eh? ;-))

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence

well i just dont think i would have the TIME to work on such lovely pieces ..a little clock pun there…these are really quite nice ellen…i like them both..but the more contemporary one draws my eye the most…i should try a clock some time…ive thought of doing a few as i have some pieces of walnut and elm that would be good for this kind of project…some good inspiration thanks….grizz

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

I like them, too! Creative designs. I’m also intrigued by the music score tabletop.

-- Regret- the feeling you get just after you do something really stupid.

I think these are a neat idea Ellen!

-- Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from poor judgement.

Great looking clocks Ellen, that is one thing I like making clocks and like it very much when someone post one it gives ideas to build another one. LOL

I like the maple & walnut best it reminds me of the art deco period my favourite

-- God created wood that we may create. Trevor East Yorkshire UK

Hi Ellen,

The clocks came out beautiful and it looks like you had fun making them and that is what it is all about.
Again you have my favourites together Walnut and Maple, you certainly have a eye for putting different coloured woods together.

Thanks for sharing Ellen.

-- When you know better you do better.

Cool little time pieces, Ellen. It looks like you had a good day in the shop creating them.
I also saw a whimsical whale rather than a wave.
About finishing… I am trying to convince myself that it is Fun, Fun, Fun. Without a good finish, even a masterpiece will look bad. Your clocks look great!

It’s amazing how 2 “scraps” of wood can be used to create such a striking piece! I’ve always liked the combo of maple & walnut so that’s my favorite too. And I’m sure that you’ll come up with some more designs to make the beauty of wood shine!

-- Lorna, Cape Cod