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  1. 02-24-2009, 11:15 PM #1
    Carl Heidesch
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    Mahogany Shaker Wall Clock

    I just completed this clock for our school's auction. Based on Chris Becksvoort's clock in Fine Woodworking issue #157. Finish is red mahogany stain, pore filler, several coats of shellac and a light wax. A simple quartz movement keeps things, well, simple.
    I used this finish on a picture frame and liked how the grain and character of the wood came through, thought it would make this clock interesting.
    Thanks for looking !
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  3. 02-24-2009, 11:19 PM #2
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    Carl,
    That is a wonderful piece. May I ask how much it went for?
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  4. 02-24-2009, 11:26 PM #3
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    Auction is next week. I'm sure it will find a good home!
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  5. 02-24-2009, 11:45 PM #4
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    Well,
    I wish you and the school the best! Good luck.
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  6. 02-25-2009, 12:43 AM #5
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    Beautiful clock - very elegant. Good luck with the auction (although, it looks like you won't need it).
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  7. 02-25-2009, 7:53 AM #6
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    That is wonderful clock. An instant classic.
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  8. 02-25-2009, 10:56 AM #7
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    Carl,
    I would certainly have bid on that!
    Really rich looking in mahogany.
    Well Done,
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  9. 02-25-2009, 11:57 AM #8
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    Well done...

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  10. 02-25-2009, 12:22 PM #9
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    Carl, nice job. I remember that article. It looks like you went with a custom dial face as he suggested. Is that correct? Again, really nice.
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  11. 02-25-2009, 1:27 PM #10
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    I found a downloadable clockface on the net, added my name and adjusted the size with MSPaint, and printed out and glued to a backerboard. A single coat of shellac gives the paper an instant aged look. I guess it's about as custom as any other!
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  12. 02-25-2009, 1:33 PM #11
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    very nice Carl.
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  13. 02-25-2009, 8:42 PM #12
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    Really lovely, Carl. The mahogany worked nicely for you on this design.
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  14. 02-27-2009, 3:09 PM #13
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    Great looking clock. I love Shaker stuff, and try to go to Pleasant Hill about once a year.
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  15. 02-27-2009, 9:06 PM #14
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    Carl, I built the same one some years ago. I made mine out of walnut. They are a great clock!
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