munzieb Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I seem to be stuck in the mantel clock mode. The gold one I made got shipped to my sister in law in Germany. BUT! my wife still wanted one so the next one was made with delft blue with white background. Then she wanted to try another paint scheme on the other one. These clock are fun to cut since the top plate is so thin. The backing is more involved since I have to cut 3 pieces of 3/4 pine (or Poplar). I match them as close as possible, stick them together with carpet tape, and then drill 3 guide holes for finish nails for alignment. I disassemble everything. Glue the 3 pieces together with the guide pins and clamp. Then comes the SANDING. The next ones should be easier since my wife just ordered me a WEN oscillating drum sander from EBay. Face plate is just pin nailed to backer. BTW, I mentioned the 2 sided carpet tape. It is my "go to" tool for temporally holding small pieces like hinges for alignment for drilling or just tacking pieces together. lawson56, tomsteve, Lucky2 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Very nice clocks. I especially like the paint job on the gold one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Nice work. Everyone needs clocks. I love clocks of any kind. Keep with them. Thanks for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Very nice looking clocks. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Great job, sometimes painting can be harder then stain yours look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Nicely done. Those look great. Thanks for sharing them with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I like those clocks well done. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Both clocks are very beautiful Benard. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Now they are 2 Beautiful clocks.Love the Blue one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 A lot of hard work excellently done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Love them both.you for sure are the clock master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 I seem to be stuck in the mantel clock mode. The gold one I made got shipped to my sister in law in Germany. BUT! my wife still wanted one so the next one was made with delft blue with white background. Then she wanted to try another paint scheme on the other one. These clock are fun to cut since the top plate is so thin. The backing is more involved since I have to cut 3 pieces of 3/4 pine (or Poplar). I match them as close as possible, stick them together with carpet tape, and then drill 3 guide holes for finish nails for alignment. I disassemble everything. Glue the 3 pieces together with the guide pins and clamp. Then comes the SANDING. The next ones should be easier since my wife just ordered me a WEN oscillating drum sander from EBay. Face plate is just pin nailed to backer. BTW, I mentioned the 2 sided carpet tape. It is my "go to" tool for temporally holding small pieces like hinges for alignment for drilling or just tacking pieces together. Looks like you've developed a system that works well for you with tips and tricks included. Your letting the cat out of the bag on secrets of your success in clock making's.With your prized possession doing the art work you've turned all stones at achieving your goals.thanks for showing your splendid works ,Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted March 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks all for your kind thoughts. I forgot to mention that my wife did the painting again on the flower clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRB Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Lovely clocks, nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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