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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 604 days ago
Good looking clocks. Thanks too for the cultural lesson.
MsDebbieP
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posted 604 days ago
how wonderful.
Very nice and a great little lesson. Thanks :)
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Scott Bryan
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posted 604 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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Thanks for the cultural information behind the engravings on your clocks.
Dalec
chamoruboy
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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.
mgradwohl
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Dude those are cool!
Napaman
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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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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 603 days ago
Interesting concept, and great execution.
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