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  1. 03-17-2009, 8:09 AM #1
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    A Couple of Clocks

    I finished up a couple of clocks over the last few days, and thought I'd get some opinions.

    The first clock is described as a "Retro Wall Clock" by klockit.com . My wife really loved the design when she saw it in their mailer. It is 44" in diameter, and really fills up the space above the mantel...

    RetroClock1.jpg

    The center disk, along with the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock disks are claro walnut burl. The other two woods are maple and cherry. Here is a close-up of the walnut disk...pretty nice grain...

    RetroClock2.jpg


    The second clock is the latest of the mantel clocks that I have made. This happens to be my favorite, and I'm really sorry that I have to give it up!! It's a late Christmas Gift for my sister-in-law. This one is made of American and Claro Walnut...

    WalnutMantelClock1.jpg

    Here is a close-up of the clock top, showing some of the flame and curl in the claro walnut. I'm really happy with the way the finish popped this grain...

    WalnutMantelClock2.jpg


    Thanks for looking!!

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  3. 03-17-2009, 8:25 AM #2
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    Nice looking clocks, the grain in the walnut is amazing.
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  4. 03-17-2009, 8:50 AM #3
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    They look good Keith. I really like the second one too.

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  5. 03-17-2009, 9:07 AM #4
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    Gorgeous, stunning, and unique.
    Thanks for showing us both clocks.
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  6. 03-17-2009, 9:38 AM #5
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    Very cool clocks
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  7. 03-17-2009, 11:22 PM #6
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    Very nice tick-tocks, Keith!
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  8. 03-18-2009, 1:01 AM #7
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    Nice work.. nice grain.. nice finish..

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  9. 03-18-2009, 1:04 AM #8
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    Nice work on both clocks but the mantle clock is a standout. Claro is the king of walnut!
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  10. 03-18-2009, 6:53 PM #9
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    Nice work Keith and that color and grain on the Claro is nice.
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  11. 03-18-2009, 10:59 PM #10
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    Thanks very much for all of the compliments, guys! I appreciate it.

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  12. 03-19-2009, 10:45 PM #11
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    Very nice. I like the li'l one better too, but we tend towards more classic tastes here.
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