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Just some unusual clocks with a Guam theme I thought I’d share. Laser engraved.
“Hafa Adai” is the Chamoru equivalent to “Aloha”
Chamoru is the indigenous culture of Guam
The shape is a Latti Stone, symbolic to the natives, just like the cave drawings.
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9 comments so far
rikkor
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posted 117 days ago
Good looking clocks. Thanks too for the cultural lesson.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 117 days ago
how wonderful.
Very nice and a great little lesson. Thanks :)
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Scott Bryan
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posted 117 days ago
These are nice clocks and I am sure that they would make nice gifts. Thanks for the story behind them as well. Stories add a great deal of interest, for me personally, to the project. By the way what type of woods did you use in these clocks?
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dalec
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posted 116 days ago
Thanks for the cultural information behind the engravings on your clocks.
Dalec
chamoruboy
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posted 116 days ago
Thanks all for looking and for the kind words.
Scott,
The pair is reclaimed wood and I strongly believe it’s Bubinga, but I cannot be absolutely sure.
The one with the Guam map is Alder (my “Cherry alternative”).
I love Cherry wood but it’s kind of expensive. I only use cherry when it is specifically requested.
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mgradwohl
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posted 116 days ago
Dude those are cool!
Napaman
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posted 116 days ago
very nice…I really like the laser engraving…if I am remembering correctly you use it a lot…what machine do you have and how much is something like it??? have you done a reveiw of it? If you have (or do) send me a PM…because I would like to check it out…
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GregS
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posted 116 days ago
Hey, these are great… especially because of their cultural significance. Thanks for sharing them with us and for the glimpse into the culture, and keep up the good work!
Greg – Snohomish
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GaryK
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posted 116 days ago
Interesting concept, and great execution.
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