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I made this banjo clock for my second daughter’s college graduation. It is patterned after Simon Willard clocks dated around 1810. My daughter collected cherubs so I took come liberties with the design. In place of the normal eagle finial I used a cherub finial I got from a clock supplier. I also had a local artist Juanita Niemeyer reverse paint cherubs on the glass. I used recycled mahogany came from an old bookcase. The movement was made by David Lindlow of Lake Ariely, PA. If anyone would like to build on of these email me at bigbobclark@sbcglobal.net and I can put you in touch with all the suppliers as well as the guy I bought the plans from.
-- Bob Clark, Tool Collector and Sawdust Maker
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Earle Wright
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posted 600 days ago
Beautiful adaptation of a classic!
-- Earle Wright, Lenoir City, Tennessee
GaryK
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posted 600 days ago
Very nice job. I congratulate your artist on her work also.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Grumpy
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posted 600 days ago
Excellent work Bob.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
rikkor
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posted 600 days ago
This is stunning. I’ll bet your daughter loved it.
Scott Bryan
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posted 600 days ago
Hi Bob,
The clock is simply beautiful and the artwork add a stunning detail to the piece.
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.
Hersh
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posted 596 days ago
Bob,
You have done it again. Another beautiful clock. Thank You.
-- Hersh from Port Angeles, WA - Gotta Complete That Project!
mcoyfrog
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posted 217 days ago
WOW this rocks..
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug