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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.

-- Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and love.


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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?

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

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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

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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.

-- Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and love.

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mgradwohl

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posted 116 days ago

Dude those are cool!

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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…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...SING WITH ME: "Sum...sum...sum...summ...summ...summ...summertime..."

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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

-- GregS, Snohomish, WA

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GaryK

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posted 116 days ago

Interesting concept, and great execution.

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

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