A Room full of Grandfathers

Trevor, these are amazing. I have a desire to make a clock like this myself. The craftsmanship is awesome. Would you be willing to pass the site you purchased your plans from as I would like to purchase a plan myself. Also, can you estimate how long it takes to make one of these projects? The work you have done is very inspiring to me. Your attention to detail is great. Thanks!

-- "Knowledge is King! It is never too late to learn something new." - Jim

Awesome job Trevor. I’ve made a few scrollsaw clocks but nothing like these. Nice work!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

J,
Thanks for the kind words.

For this series of clocks I used the “Churchill” Plan from Klockit
http://www.klockit.com/products/product.aspx?sku=CCCCO&tab=

You can buy just the plans (like I did) and make your own or buy the precut kit. I have never tried one of the kits. This started as a personal challenge for me, and I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it.

The first “Churchill” that I made, I made created jigs as I went. I am sure that including the finish work, I had around 200 hours in it, but now with the jigs (and the experience) I figure that I can make one in around 120hours.

Trev

-- Trevor Premer Head Termite and Servant to the Queen - Heirloom Woodworking

These are great! I made one a long time ago, but it’s been in the attic since it stopped working after 15 years.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Great looking clocks. I’ve had a Grandfather clock on my list of things to do for years now. One of these days…..

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Trevor,

These are wonderful clocks. The finish on the two completed clocks is excellent. But I agree with your family about the clock you entered into the contest. I like it the best.

How did you finish these clocks?

As a suggestion you might want to consider posting a blog on the construction process that you have developed.

Thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

These are beautiful.

-- Jiri

I am very impressed with your skills. I have considered making a grandfather clock for years but I still don’t have my skills to a level that I believe I can make a clock I would be proud to have in my house. You do and there are three people out there very lucky to have these clocks in their house. Great job.

-- Scott, Kentucky ----- "Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry" Mark Twain

wow those look great. making a grandfather clock like those takes so much skill and a lot of time. but when they come out that great you should be proud that you made them.

Beautiful clocks, Trev. I have the utmost respect for anyone who has the patience to take on a project like these and really do it right.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Those are terrific clocks! Wow! Your patience and attention to detail sure paid off.

-- Robb

Like the rest here, I find your examples of clocks very inspiring. I too have thought about building one of these fine pieces, but where to put it…LOL. Your work is very nice indeed.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

Beautiful woodwork!

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

nice looking clocks.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

truly impressive work!
and the time you put into them, holy smokes! to think you could now make one quicker at only 120 hours!
I’m sure I could make room in my house for one of these…

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

That is some fine workmanship. The clocks are beautiful.

-- Maplewood, MN

mighty clocks well crafted maybe some day i will get the courage to try and make one.

-- I cut it twice & it was still too short