Shelf/Mantle Clock

[Bill in Buena Park]

My mom, whose eyesight isn't the best anymore, needs a new clock. Over the past year or so, I've harvested some wood from her trees after prunings. I came up with a design that is low profile, because it has to fit a certain shelf-space in her kitchen where she keeps her clock. The clock face is a book-match of avocado crotch and the sides and bottom are some slightly spalted Camphor, both from her yard. The top is some leftover walnut I had, including the moldings, which I'd make for a box project that never came to fruition. She'll receive this in two days. This is about as last minute as I care to get on a project.


Thanks for looking.

[Turaj]

Looks really nice and a great idea using the 'home grown" wood. I am sure she would love it.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Thanks Turaj. She did very much enjoy it, especially knowing the materials came from her beloved trees, the two largest in her yard, both being well over 50 years old.

[Ken Massingale]

Now that's real nice, Bill. I'm sure it has special meaning to your Mom. Great work.

[Stytooner]

That looks great. Knowing the tree was part of the Family surely helps with the sentimental value. I like the design and wood colors too. Nice book matching on the face.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Thanks Ken & Lee. I really liked working the camphor - made the whole shop smell...nice. Wish I had more, but there wasn't much yield, and the rest got turned into pens...

[GPA61]

Good looking clock.