Defender clock

[Oldmansbike]

Here is a picture of the first floor of the defender clock I started last month. Making it out of walnut. I made one about 10 years ago out of red oak. My nephew liked it so much I gave it to him. I just work on it an hour an hour there so it might take me a while to finish it.

[amazingkevin]

6 hours ago, Oldmansbike said:

Here is a picture of the first floor of the defender clock I started last month. Making it out of walnut. I made one about 10 years ago out of red oak. My nephew liked it so much I gave it to him. I just work on it an hour an hour there so it might take me a while to finish it.

Mighty nice handy work,Can't wait to see it finished!

[Rob]

That's going great so far.  Do you have a picture of what it will look like finished?

Rob

[Oldmansbike]

I will see if I can find a picture of the first one I made.

[Scrappile]

Looks like you like challenges!  That is going to be beautiful.

[Oldmansbike]

Here's a picture of what it will look like when it's done. This is the first one I made out of red oak about 10 years ago.

[Phantom Scroller]

Looks like a great time piece. Roly

[amazingkevin]

On 8/12/2017 at 10:55 AM, Oldmansbike said:

Here's a picture of what it will look like when it's done. This is the first one I made out of red oak about 10 years ago.

Boy i bet at an auction this goes for a pretty penny!Good job!

[meflick]

Beautiful work and look forward to seeing the final project.  To have done one in red oak and now doing another in walnut.  I am amazed at your skill and patience to do not just the first, but then another.  Neither of those woods are easy to cut either.  All those holes to drill - whew - not sure I will every attempt anything like  that even though your clock is great and definitely a family heirloom!  See, I would have to do at least two since I have two kiddos - I would never get one done I think much less two!  

[Oldmansbike]

It's not as hard as you think just takes a lot of time. I work on it an hour here and an hour there I couldn't do it all day long. I have the second floor all cut out and I'm glueing it together now. Will post a picture when I have it on the first floor.

[Oldmansbike]

Here is a picture of the first and second floors together

[Oldmansbike]

On August 14, 2017 at 10:38 PM, amazingkevin said:

Boy i bet at an auction this goes for a pretty penny!Good job!

The place I work for is a non profit. They had a fire in their second hand store. They held a benefit auction to raise money. I donated a Big Lord's Prayer made out of red oak. It went for over $400.

[amazingkevin]

7 hours ago, Oldmansbike said:

The place I work for is a non profit. They had a fire in their second hand store. They held a benefit auction to raise money. I donated a Big Lord's Prayer made out of red oak. It went for over $400.

good for you! i made 3 different Lords prayers 20"x40" and donated one to a church and my friend got the other two .

[Oldmansbike]

I have made 3 of them too. My wife's sister got one the benefit got one and we got the last one. Might make another one after this Defender clock.

[amazingkevin]

On 8/12/2017 at 10:55 AM, Oldmansbike said:

Here's a picture of what it will look like when it's done. This is the first one I made out of red oak about 10 years ago.

that's a work of art!

[Oldmansbike]

Here is a picture of it with the 3rd floor done. Had a little trouble with the roof. Didn't cut something right on the sides. It will be mostly hidden when it's done. All that's left is the bell tower and put in the clock works after I put the finish on. I have the bell tower cut out just need to glue it together and glue it on the third floor.

[Scrappile]

That looks like a lot of work!  Coming along very nicely.  How do you put finish on some that big and intricate?

[Oldmansbike]

Spray it on with rattle can. My biggest problem with that is trying to put it on all at once. Then I get runs. I am not going to do that this time.

[Bpardue]

very nice work- I bought this pattern awhile back along with a couple of other Wildwood Designed clocks. Planning on make 1 for each of my Kids.

[Oldmansbike]

Here's the finished product. 982 holes drilled, 24 number 2 blades and about 2 months worth of labor. The clock movement doesn't seem to work. I've had it laying around for 15 years maybe it's bad. 

[Oldmansbike]

Forgot to add I left the top piece off this clock. I think it looks better without it.

[Scrappile]

Beautiful clock.  You did an awesome job.

[WayneG]

incredible patience

[Oldmansbike]

Thanks for all the wonderful comments

[oldhudson]

Not my style but I really admire the patience and fine work you've done. And you kept updating the thread!