tomsteve Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 only about 3760 more cuts!! should be done in a week. seriously, thinkin prolly about august. i was reading in a forum of a build and read 80 hours of cutting a d 3 days assembly. he cheated,tho-cnc. Lucky2, bobscroll, jbrowning and 2 others 5 Quote
don watson Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Looks a very interesting project. Wish I could devote that much time to scroll sawing. take care Don W Quote
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Which Dome clock is it??? Do you have a plan for your finish??? Not too early to think about that. May want to finish in sections. Do you have a place for it or are you selling??? They do take up some room. Look forward to seeing it done. Maybe a as build would be nice to follow along with. If i remember many years ago Fred Wilson (pop's Shop)did one and he did a as build and it was fun to watch. I think he is a member here. A mind is a terrible thing to waste Quote
Scrappile Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Oh, this is going to be fun. Please keep posting the progress. Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Pictures as you go would be great ! Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 How about a photo of what we will be watching transpire ? All seem to be anxious to watch your progres. It will probably come together way quicker than you think. Dick heppnerguy Quote
tomsteve Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Posted February 7, 2017 heres a pic of whats being built. I have the plans for the stand, but shall see in a while iffen I want to tackle it. as for finish, im going to use clear lacquer. main construction is oak with walnut, maple, padauk, cedar, and who knows what other species for details. of course, wood choices may change as I go except for main construction. I will be constructing in sections so it can be moved easier if necessary. and its a personal project- something ive had the plans for for about 6-8 years. Lucky2 and 125 CSL 2 Quote
Bill WIlson Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Very ambitious project. Looking forward to progress reports. Good luck! Quote
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Are you going to make 2 and put them together to make a complete tower. I think they suggest that in the plans. I would dip in blo before spraying with lacquer. Give it some color. Good luck and once you get started you will get it done faster than you think. there are stack cutting pieces so that helps alot. tomsteve 1 Quote
hawkeye10 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 heres a pic of whats being built. I have the plans for the stand, but shall see in a while iffen I want to tackle it. as for finish, im going to use clear lacquer. main construction is oak with walnut, maple, padauk, cedar, and who knows what other species for details. of course, wood choices may change as I go except for main construction. I will be constructing in sections so it can be moved easier if necessary. and its a personal project- something ive had the plans for for about 6-8 years. I can say for sure that is way above my pay grade. I will look forward to watching you cut it. Quote
tomsteve Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Posted February 7, 2017 think i got enough done for 1 day on the base.gonna let glue dry for the night on this and start preppin 1st floor parts. Lucky2 1 Quote
WayneMahler Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 Looking forward to progress reports. Quite an ambitious under taking. Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 8, 2017 Report Posted February 8, 2017 only about 3760 more cuts!! should be done in a week. seriously, thinkin prolly about august. i was reading in a forum of a build and read 80 hours of cutting a d 3 days assembly. he cheated,tho-cnc. Oh ,the saw dust your going to have on hand now starting this baby! only about 3760 more cuts!! should be done in a week. seriously, thinkin prolly about august. i was reading in a forum of a build and read 80 hours of cutting a d 3 days assembly. he cheated,tho-cnc. lol ,It's only time heres a pic of whats being built. I have the plans for the stand, but shall see in a while iffen I want to tackle it. as for finish, im going to use clear lacquer. main construction is oak with walnut, maple, padauk, cedar, and who knows what other species for details. of course, wood choices may change as I go except for main construction. I will be constructing in sections so it can be moved easier if necessary. and its a personal project- something ive had the plans for for about 6-8 years. whew! That's some under taking.You'll never forget this one! think i got enough done for 1 day on the base.gonna let glue dry for the night on this and start preppin 1st floor parts. Glad to see you got her under way.take your time ,take a deep breath everyday before starting as that's the only time there won't be dust in the air in the shop ,lol I've made simple flat clocks which took more time than i wanted to spend as they were to sell so i could eat.i knew just who would buy them so it worked out alright.Yes a work in progress would be peachy keen to follow. tomsteve 1 Quote
Fish Posted February 8, 2017 Report Posted February 8, 2017 What a project. I cant wait to see it finished.. Enjoy Quote
munzieb Posted February 8, 2017 Report Posted February 8, 2017 Amazing project! Would be great to see a time line picture collage or video of the project, just like the ones they make when they are building airplanes! tomsteve 1 Quote
tomsteve Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Posted February 8, 2017 munzieb, iffen I knew how to do one of them videos I would! but then people would prolly say:'he sure takes a lot of breaks!" but ill post pics of progress here as I go along. time for me to get out and get workin....after a break. Quote
TripleJScroller Posted February 8, 2017 Report Posted February 8, 2017 Awesome project! I'm really looking forward to watching the progress of this one. A large clock is definitely on my "someday" list. Quote
jerry1939 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) When I built this one, I soon learned to keep clamping sections to an upright piece of 3/4" ply. For some reason, it wanted to twist as it went higher. Built mine as one solid piece. Also constructed a carrying frame that had places to clamp onto the strong parts of the clock, while protecting the delicate parts. IF it will be bolted to a pedestal, as ours is, make the top of the pedestal now (and the base of your clock) and drill your bolt holes. You will thank yourself later. Ours was given to one of our sons when he bought a townhouse, 120 miles from us. Hope this helps Friend. jerry Edited February 8, 2017 by jerry1939 tomsteve and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote
tomsteve Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Posted February 8, 2017 so, the front door on the 1st floor requires a 7" wide piece. i buy my lumber in 3/4" thickness, then rip in half kn the table saw and plane to thickness. however, i can only get 6" wide full cut on the table saw. soooo, what to do. welp, rip the lumber, then see how a sawzall does completing the cut. seemed to work pretty good. i noticed on the 2nd floor there are 2 doors that are just about the same as the 1st floor door,just one side of the door not used, so im going to stack cut those 3. cut out everything on the right side and the door itself, then remove 2 and finish up the 1st floor door. Quote
tomsteve Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Posted February 8, 2017 pieces a d parts all ready for a bit of drilling, then time to scroll for a while. and a shot of one of the fleet of one of my other hobbies. Quote
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 8, 2017 Report Posted February 8, 2017 Are you planning on throwing in some accent pieces to break it up a little and have you gotten the clock motor yet?? If so start it to see it works well before you get to that point so in case you have to change it. See you are getting into it. I can tell. Be done before you know it. That clock was the original dome clock to start that era of clocks. It will look good when done for sure. tomsteve 1 Quote
tomsteve Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Posted February 8, 2017 no plans yet of accent pieces,other than wood flooring inside and lighting.i will be using different species of wood on exterior accents. i have some ideas for thedome itself involving padauk.the railings will all be cedar.and the stairs...idk yet, but something other than oak. but im sure ill be adding things as i go. Quote
tomsteve Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Posted February 8, 2017 oh, and i havent gotten a clock motor yet.still debating what i was for that. was thinkin today i could get this built quick if i didnt make all interior cuts! Quote
tomsteve Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Posted February 8, 2017 managed to get some more cuts done today. its been a while since ive spent this much time at the saw in 1 day- i think about 10 years ago when i built the workshop clock- and my back just aint what it was back then- a lil arthritis in my neck, surgery on the t6 vertabrae, and degenerative discs down in the L's- and its achin, so hangin it up for the day. savin a bucket-o-cutouts and has me thinkin: i should put a fireplace in this clock! someone mentioned once i get going, i'll be motivated to keep goin(something to that effect). they were right! my mind wants to keep goin. my back says," hey bonehead!i need a break!" theres a picture of another one of my fleet of my other hobby.no flights on this one yet. got the paint done last week. Quote
jerry1939 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 Tom, My 2 cents worth again. I don't plan to do another clock, but if I did, I would omit the pattern for the clock insert and draw something to take it's place. When I ordered my clock motor, they sent 2. Turns out both were junk. Our son that owns the one I built doesn't even mess with it. jerry tomsteve 1 Quote
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