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Finally finshed the Oak Tall Case Clock featured on the NYW some time ago. I had the case finished but had to wait to purchase the clock works. While Norm tells you what movement to order, he some how forgets to tell you the price :) Once I moved into the new shop, this gave me the motivation to finish the clock. All quarter sawn white oak with two coats of General Finishes Salem Maple and two coats of semi-gloss wipe-on poly. Movement is a Hermle Cable Driven, Triple Chime Grandfather Mechanical Movement, and it sounds really cool. Instructions call for it to go 24 hours to check accuracy and that is what I am doing as I write this. I really enjoyed building this clock and it did challange my skills and patience at times. I have plans from Klock-It (Williamsburg Grandfather Clock) and I intend to build one for each of my 3 children. That will keep me busy for a while!! Pictures show temp location in entry hall. Thanks for looking. Rick
-- Rick, Jackson, TN "Do What You Like. Like What You Do" Life Is Good































12 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 678 days ago
Very nice clock. I have one that I built from a kit a long time ago.
What did the movement end up costing you?
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
rikkor
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posted 678 days ago
That’s a nice clock that I am sure will qualify as heirloom furniture.
RickL
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posted 678 days ago
Thanks Gary. The movement, clock face, pendulum, etc came to $440.00
-- Rick, Jackson, TN "Do What You Like. Like What You Do" Life Is Good
Critterman
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posted 678 days ago
Wow, Rick I really like the style and finish it is great. It looks really wide in the picture, is it really that wide or is it just the picture? What are the overall dimensions? What a beautiful clock…oh and I’ve noticed too that Norm recommends, but doesn’t quite let you in on the $$$. Although from time to time I’ve heard him mention it’s a little more expensive….I guess my little more and his little more are a lot more different…LOL.
-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA
RickL
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posted 678 days ago
Thanks Jim, yeah “a little more expensive” means we pay, he gets it donated :) Overall dimensions are 73” tall, the base is 24” and tapers up to 18” right under the cove and then goes back out to 23” around the top. It is 12.5 inches deep. I couldn’t get a straight on shot where it sits in the entry way, maybe when I get it in the dining room I will.
-- Rick, Jackson, TN "Do What You Like. Like What You Do" Life Is Good
TomFran
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posted 678 days ago
Great job, Rick! I love clocks too. My neighbors interior designer says, “you can never have too many clocks.” I agree. I have quite a few of them myself, and, like you, plan on making many more.
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
Kerry
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posted 677 days ago
Beautiful clock. I have one on my list too, but the price of the movement keeps it on the back burner.
Again, very ncie job.
Kerry
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Karson
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posted 677 days ago
Great looking I plan to make one some day.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
cajunpen
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posted 677 days ago
Really nice clock – Norm would be proud
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MsDebbieP
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posted 677 days ago
sweet!!!
Family heirloom for sure
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schroeder
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posted 677 days ago
Beautiful! – an heirloom to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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gizmodyne
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posted 677 days ago
Very nice clock. I remember this from the show. Your came out great. Nice color.
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