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I had made one of these desk clocks about 2 years ago in Red Oak. A family member expressed an interest in having one, so I set about making a new one using some Quilted Maple that I had. It’s an original design – pretty simple, though.
I used a router with a circle jig to do the circles. The center piece with the clock movement swivels 360 degrees on 1/4” wooden dowels. The base has a simple 1/8” rabbet along the top edge. I finished it with 1 coat of pure tung oil, and 3 coats of Waterlox Original.
Dimensions are 7¾” x 7½” x 7½.
-- John
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gbvinc
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#1 posted 09-18-2007 03:45 PM
Very unique design!
David
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#2 posted 09-18-2007 04:51 PM
John -
Very cool! I like the design and wood figure. Thanks for the “work progress” photos!
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#3 posted 09-18-2007 04:52 PM
I think it’s great! Who’d have thought there was another unique variation on the desk clock. Really cool.
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#4 posted 09-18-2007 06:07 PM
Very original, well executed, nice wood!
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#5 posted 09-18-2007 07:06 PM
Magnificent !!!!
I think this is my favourite clock!
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#6 posted 09-18-2007 07:50 PM
Well done! I bet it would make a great photo frame for a desk, or why not, since it swivels, put the clock on one side and a photo on the other.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
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#7 posted 09-18-2007 08:28 PM
oh I like that idea Bill !!
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wwnovice
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#8 posted 09-18-2007 08:35 PM
I agree with Debbie – that is a good idea, bill. I was thinking of gearing up to make some more of those, so perhaps I’ll give the picture idea a try.
-- John
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#9 posted 09-18-2007 09:35 PM
That’s Awesome. Where did you find the clockworks?
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hobbyist
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#10 posted 09-18-2007 11:08 PM
that’s great – i really like the design great job
wwnovice
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#11 posted 09-18-2007 11:43 PM
Scott, the clock insert was purchased at Klockit
-- John
Andy
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#12 posted 09-24-2007 06:47 PM
You have come up with a winner John.The simple designs are usually the best…as long as they are done as nice as this.
-- If I can do it, so can you.
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#13 posted 12-21-2007 01:59 AM
mmmmm…..
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#14 posted 12-21-2007 05:41 AM
A great clock design. And some beautiful wood. Nice job.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] †
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#15 posted 03-25-2008 01:58 AM
John,
Very good looking clock. Good idea coupled with good wood.
-- Jason, AL
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