Project by Alongiron | posted 07-04-2012 03:46 PM | 2898 views | 5 times favorited | 13 comments | ![]() |
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This is my version of an old fashion Buffalo Mantle Clock. It is made out of QSWO with the dial being 4” and the top measuring 4” x 14”. I finished it with a coat of Dark Walnut oil and 2 coats of shellac sanding down to 1000 grit and a nice coat of wax. I am sure that the Bride and Groom will be very happy with their new clock!
If anyone can tell me why it is called a Buffalo Clock, please let me know because I do not have a clue! Thanks
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 07-04-2012 03:54 PM
Great job a very cool design and a super build.
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andy_P
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#2 posted 07-04-2012 04:06 PM
Never hear of a Buffalo Clock before Steve. You did a great job, as usual though.
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#3 posted 07-04-2012 04:06 PM
Very interesting nice looking project. Thanks for sharing.
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Brandon
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#4 posted 07-04-2012 04:22 PM
Very nice! Where’d you get the time piece for it? I may have to make one of these.
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Dusty56
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#5 posted 07-04-2012 04:58 PM
Also a new term for me, but you did a great job on it.
Where did the face and hands come from ? They really add some age to the piece : )
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Alongiron
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#6 posted 07-04-2012 05:16 PM
Hey guys. The clock face is from clockprints.com and the clockworks and hands are from klockit.com. I found a picture of this clock in an old craftsman magazine and all it said was an antique buffalo clock from the early 19 hundred’s. so I am still searching to see for that name comes from
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#7 posted 07-04-2012 05:42 PM
Very nice clock and outstanding finish.
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Dusty56
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#8 posted 07-04-2012 05:51 PM
Thanks for the info and keep up the nice work : )
this guy has made several “buffalo” style clocks and perhaps you might give him a call to find out how the name originated : )
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Jim Jakosh
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#9 posted 07-04-2012 07:57 PM
Neat clock!!...............jim
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Jamie Speirs
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#10 posted 07-04-2012 08:00 PM
Nice looking clock
That design could be used on so many
different woods
Jamie
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Doe
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#11 posted 07-04-2012 09:52 PM
It’s a great clock; I’m sure the newlyweds will love it.
Thanks for the link to clockprints.com—I love the Arts and Crafts ones. How did you attach the face?
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missionworks
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#12 posted 07-05-2012 11:54 AM
Frank Lloyd Wright?
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Richard
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#13 posted 07-07-2012 06:46 AM
Very Nice Project! Thanks for Posting!
Rick
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