Monterillo Mantle Clock

Nice looking wood. Is it related to cocobolo?
Jim

-- It always looks better when it's finished!

Simple but elegant. Very nice piece.

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Monterillo is native to Ecuador, but they tell me they raise them in Africa for wood.

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That is Real Nice Russell!

-- ~ Bob ~ Newton, N.H.

That’s a very handsome piece. I always like designs that let the wood itself do the talking.

-- Brian in Arlington, TX - Laziness is the foundation of efficiency.

Great combination of the beautiful wood and the bronze clock. Has an heirloom quality.

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Really sharp, unique, I like ti

-- Don, Royersford, PA

Wow, that is pretty wood.
In the future, give it a good wipe down with DNA or acetone before you apply finish. You should also do this before gluing. I always hit olive wood, any Dalbergia species, LV, etc with DNA or acetone before I apply finish or glue. I don’t soak it and it flashes off pretty quick. Works like a charm. It also removes all the sanding dust.

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Such a dark clock, I love it, where did you get the workings.

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

I can’t remember without looking it up. No time now. The clock sold for 85$

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