Finally finished a couple of clocks!

[gsmittle]

These are from Klockit parts & plan--the Anniversary Clock. They were intended as Christmas gifts, but I guess I missed the deadline a little.



Wood is the Mystery Wood from an old "workbench" top, sanded and planed and glued up. It probably had lead paint on it, but of course I didn't think of that when I sanded off the paint! Anyway, I think it's mahogany. Finish is a coat of shellac as a sealer, then a coat of mahogany oil stain, a coat of antique cherry gel stain, and three coats of shellac on top. Lastly a coat of wax.

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[Hoover]

I'm not seeing any pictures, not even the dreaded red X.

[SARGE..g-47]

No pics down Atlanta way either.... I'll just visualize.

[rnelson0]

See this thread about the attachment problem - http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=37126

[gsmittle]

Sorry--I didn't realize the pic didn't upload. Can't get it to upload now, either. Will add when I can.

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[gsmittle]

Thanks, Sam! You don't get paid nearly enough for all you do... Pic is now online.

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[mater]

Very nice work. They look great.

[jhart]

Sweet!!! Very nice looking.

[lrogers]

I like those! Are the "works" the type that spin? My grandmother had one or those and it always fascinated me as a kid.

[JR]

Nice! Clocks are fun, and you've done a great job.

The Clockit kits are very good, IMO. Takes the worry out of the mechanics/electronics for a woodworker.

JR

[John Hunter]

These are from Klockit parts & plan--the Anniversary Clock. They were intended as Christmas gifts, but I guess I missed the deadline a little.

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Missed it? No you are just early for this Christmas!

Very nice clocks.

[gsmittle]

I like those! Are the "works" the type that spin? My grandmother had one or those and it always fascinated me as a kid.

Yes, they have a motor in the base that turns the pendulum back and forth. At least one of them does. The other one I need to send back to Klockit for a replacement.

The kits included all the hardware. You purchase the plans separately. I learned a LOT while building them, namely that accurate templates are essential. And it's a good idea to finish the three pieces before you put them together. And that shellac straight from the can is a little too thick to brush on smoothly. And said shellac shouldn't be more than a year old, or it takes forever to dry.

Next clock project is a school clock for the living room wall.

Live and learn.....

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