M5 Clock

That is absolutely stunning Charles! The Maple and Ebony/ Ebonized HW contrast is very elegant. I would love to build one or better yet have you build one for me some day. Just as soon as I can afford it : ) maybe after my first Million. Hopefully we are both still around to see that day.

AMAZING!

thank you for sharing

Dayton

Fantastic!!!!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

That is one awesome clock!

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Thats beautiful!
How long did that take to build?

-- Ed - Milan, IN

GREAT! Beautiful! WOW!!!!

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Beautiful work!! How accurate is the clock?

-- Garyb6, “Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler” - Albert Einstein

That’s some real craftsmanship!

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Absolutely amazing. The detail is fantastic and the finished piece is beautiful. Let us know when you write the book. I’ll be interested in getting a copy.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Hi Charles;

I have to congratulate you on your clock, your craftsmanship, and for possessing the level of patience it takes to create such a masterpiece!

Superb is an understatement.

Lee

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Nice clock!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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Incredible!

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Going to show my ignorance, but what is ebonized hardwood?

-- Kevin, Blue Springs, MO

Charles,

you have created really beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

-- Jiri

You are all too kind with your comments. Thanks for viewing. I owe you some answers … Building the clock took about 3 months from scratch but, 6 months to learn how to do it! My previous 4 clocks were great learning projects. I don’t have any plans when I build these clocks. I went to the library and I studied the mechanics of gearing and physics of the escapements. A little patience in the books and some hard word goes a long way! Re: Ebonized Hardwoods . . . As most of you know, Ebony is rare and getting rarer. The cost of Ebony has gone through the ceiling and using Ebony on projects has become too expensive. However, you can dye or stain hardwoods to give it the ebony appearance. There are many ways to do this but, I suggest using the black dyes available at your local woodcraft store. You can find a host of creative ways to create your own dyes online….be careful, some methods are pretty toxic! Be safe, use a dye.

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

Mann i really dig your clocks… so intricate… Dug

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Charles another great clock.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Stunning!

Absolutely flabbergasted. How long does this type of a commission take you from start to finish?
I would love to read more about the process. I’m truely amazed.
Thanks for sharing.

-- JMP

Hey Charles
This is another unbelievable clock your work is wonderful I can’t believe how you can learn to do this from books.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

Great clock. I just love clocks. That’s one of the highest items on my “want to do” list. I must do that! Beautiful.

-- Oshkosh, Wisconsin