| Project by Chris | posted 03-28-2014 03:19 PM | 3119 views | 1 time favorited | 17 comments |  |
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This design from Dirk Boelman has been around quite awhile. I decided to go outside my comfort zone and give it a try. I am glad I did! Mostly I do scroll work with small intricate parts…and this was a change of pace. 102 hours over 6 weeks, 230 pieces, 304 interior cuts and a whole lot of fun. I kept price of my costs (wood, pattern, clock parts, etc.) and was a little shocked at how much I spent! (cannot post it here…if the wife sees it I may be shot!) I would highly recommend Dirk’s patterns. This one was very detailed, with 85 steps, helpful hints, and very easy to follow. I am looking forward to making some of his other designs. Thanks for looking!
-- Chris, Virginia
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cajunpen
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#1 posted 03-28-2014 04:04 PM
That is an incredible piece of workmanship. I can’t imagine how much patience this must have taken.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
woodchuckerNJ
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#2 posted 03-28-2014 04:30 PM
I’l second cajunpen, lot’s of work, good workmanship.
I am surprised that it was only 102 hours.
-- Jeff NJ
PaulDoug
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#3 posted 03-28-2014 04:40 PM
looks like an incredible amount of work, but well worth the effort. It is beautiful.
-- “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk
recycle1943
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#4 posted 03-28-2014 04:50 PM
OH MY GOSH – I’m outta words to describe what I’m seeing, and I mean that in a good, good way !!
-- Dick, Malvern Ohio - my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells my toys for what I told her I paid for them
LesB
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#5 posted 03-28-2014 04:51 PM
I’m impressed with all the work you did.
My wife’s opinion……Now who is going to dust it? LOL
-- Les B, Oregon
Ivan
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#6 posted 03-28-2014 05:54 PM
BEAUTIFUL CLOCK.SO RICH WITH ORNAMENTS AND DETAILS.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
mcoyfrog
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#7 posted 03-28-2014 07:00 PM
WOW thats intricate love it I love clocks
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug
deon
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#8 posted 03-28-2014 07:25 PM
Wow, great work!
-- Dreaming patterns
triviasteve
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#9 posted 03-28-2014 07:33 PM
absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to tackle some scroll saw clocks myself! Yours is an inspiration!
-- You know I'm on the level 'cause my bubble's in the middle.
xraydav
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#10 posted 03-28-2014 08:37 PM
Amazing work Sir. You have created an heirloom that will be around for generations
-- David, Norwood Mass, [email protected]
woodtickgreg
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#11 posted 03-28-2014 10:24 PM
Great seeing you next to it for scale, really puts it into perspective.
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Richard
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#12 posted 03-29-2014 04:41 AM
Very Nice and Well done! Thanks for Posting.
Rick
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Chris
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#13 posted 03-29-2014 10:38 AM
Thanks so much for all the nice comments. I am going to add lights inside each tier to make it glow at night.
-- Chris, Virginia
Dan'um Style
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#14 posted 03-29-2014 02:36 PM
one of my favorites
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helluvawreck
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#15 posted 03-29-2014 04:39 PM
That’s quite a conversation piece and very nicely done. Congratulations.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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