A couple of clocks I made based on Wood Magazine plans. The first one is QS sycamore and walnut. The second clock is figured walnut and zebra wood. The tile in the first clock is from Motawi tile co. The second clock has a hammered copper tile from Schlabaugh and sons along with the movements for both. I have made a couple of these clocks using a matted photo of my daughter for the grandparents, I think given the cost, a photo is the way to go, I will try to post those photos in a few days, thanks for looking.
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Max
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#1 posted 758 days ago
Very nice craftsmanship and great looking clocks.
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Tyler
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#2 posted 758 days ago
I was hoping to build this clock one day as well. Did you find the plans useful?
Brandon
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#3 posted 758 days ago
Very nice clocks! I don’t think I’ve ever seen QS sycamore before. Did you mill it yourself? Thanks for the info on the tile, too!
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ShaneA
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#4 posted 758 days ago
The plan was useful, I would suggest if you build it, to have the tile and the clock movement before you start. I had to modify the clock face some to make it fit in the space. It was easy because it is basically paper glued to a piece of hardboard, so I made it to fit on the table saw. I am not sure if it was an error on their part or a mistake I made, not a big deal.
I got the wood from a guy I found on CL. He mills it himself, and sells it at reasonable prices compared to the local suppliers. I have been able to get walnut, cherry, white oak and qs sycamore from him, all around $1.00 to $2.50 a bf if memory serves me correct. Makes projects easier on the wallet for sure. Hard to believe what I have paid for these types of woods before I found him. I always get as much as I can afford at the time he offers it. I have quite a stash built up. All waiting for some type of future project. I do really like working with the sycamore. It is not too heavy, reasonably straight and seems to look nice when I put on the finish. I recommend giving it a try if you have not before.
a1Jim
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#5 posted 758 days ago
Very nice looking clock Shane
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jusfine
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#6 posted 758 days ago
Very well done, I like the style! Wish I could get those prices on hardwood… :)
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Woodenwizard
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#7 posted 758 days ago
Super Duper!
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mcoyfrog
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#8 posted 752 days ago
Great job
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Dusty56
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#9 posted 589 days ago
Awesome clocks with great faces : ) Sycamore has always been one of my favorites : )
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ltlwoodcreations
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#10 posted 573 days ago
Shane very nice clock love the wood selections very very nice.
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