Mini-desk clock

Hi Hutch,

This is both a practical gift and one that is well received. It would look niece sitting on a desk. It would be interesting to see one built but the commute would be a little long to attend a class. :)

Thanks for the post.

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

I can see several of these being made fo rgifts in the future.

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

Great idea for gifts. I’ll have to make one for myself, of course, just for practice.

-- Maplewood, MN

Cute little thing!

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

I was hoping the picture was going to be larger when I clicked on it so I could see if there are any details in your turning or if it is just rounded over with a flat spot made on the bottom to sit on. Nice idea : ) Where have you found those clocks on sale for $3-$4 ? It looks like the same brand sold at my local Woodcraft store that they sell for at least twice that amount : ( Happy turning to you , hopefully you have more projects to post : )

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

Dusty,

These clocks are very simple. Most are made in a tear-drop shape and I then hold them against the stationary sander to make the flat spot so it doesn’t wobble. I have added details such as gooves with burning but usually I just let the wood speak for itself.

As for where I got the clock inserts for $3-4 – I google clock inserts and search the internet for the best prices and also watch for clearnace sales, etc. from the usual suspects. I generally only buy the inserts from Woodcraft when 1) I’m in need of a clock insert now or 2) when I’m teaching a class at Woodcraft (never bite the hand that feeds you!).