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This is called the Victorian Queen Clock. It is a Berry Basket Collestion design and the plans can be purchased here.
I made this one out of cottonwood. I usually like to use contrasting woods in clock. Although this is a very nice design though, I just couldn’t figure out a way to use contrast in it that would have looked good to me. So I made it out of cottonwood. The other issue with it I have is the finish. There is none. It is just bare wood. I am not confident enough in my finish spraying skills yet to try and spray anything on this clock. Normally I brush finish on clocks with a lot of fret work. On this clock though, there are some areas that are so delicate that I can blow on them and make the wood move like a leaf in the wind. So I don’t dare try to use a brush on it either. I’m sure I would wind up breaking it.
My wife liked this one so much that she stole it. I’m serious. I snapped all the photos. Then I put away my camera in its case and came back to pick up the clock to put in my front display room and it was gone. I turned and looked at one of my sons and he tattled on his mother. She had grabbed it as soon as my back was turned and took it home. It now resides on her dresser.
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waho6o9
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#1 posted 281 days ago
Very nice work William, the amount of detail is incredible. Thanks for posting.
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#2 posted 281 days ago
Majestic project and very well made. It should last a lifetime, only time will tell.
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DIYaholic
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#3 posted 281 days ago
This “Victorian Queen Clock”, proves you are the King of scroll!!! Well done, William.
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#4 posted 281 days ago
Wow, that detail is amazing.
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MonteCristo
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#5 posted 281 days ago
A whole lot of scrolling went into this one ! Amazing !
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#6 posted 281 days ago
A WOW! from me too! That is an incredible work of art!
-- Tony C , My high school shop teacher said "You can do it"... Now I can't stop!
Jamie Speirs
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#7 posted 280 days ago
WOW!
William that is a serious piece of work
I cant blame Mum for pinching it
You could be very Victorian and put it
in a glass case?
Spraying would be best with a very weak
mix of finish and a couple of coats.
jamie
My Missus also likes it :)
-- Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Tom Godfrey
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#8 posted 280 days ago
There are not enough words to express my feelings toward this work or art. This should be placed in a place where millions could see your work. It would be a shame to sell anything like this or for any one person to only enjoy.
I have no suggestions on the finish but it sure needs to be protected. You almost need to make a glass case to keep it in.
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grizzman
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#9 posted 280 days ago
no wonder she took it, good move on her part, a very beautiful piece, with so much time involved…
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#10 posted 280 days ago
That is just .. crazy.. nice… I could not imagine the time you would put into that.. what an amazing job.
Gator
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#11 posted 280 days ago
Amazing work. How much time did that take?
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#12 posted 280 days ago
This is unbelievable William! The detail is way off the charts…..... you are very patient! Nicely done.
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#13 posted 280 days ago
SuperScroller you are. Wow!!
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#14 posted 280 days ago
Opps, Somebody bring me some glue. William will never know that I broke it…..
William, This is incredible. I haven’t seen this many holes in a piece of wood since I sited in my shotgun…..
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#15 posted 280 days ago
Rattle can spray finish, like Deft lacquer would be an option. Thin coats would prevent runs . If it has no finish dusting it could be a nightmare. Even with a finish it is going to be a wicked dust catcher. Beautiful work!
-- Fine Custom Woodwork since 1978
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