As a newbie and frequent lurker on this board, I wanted to share some pictures of my latest completed project. It's my first woodworking project where I have tried to build something of "heirloom quality" (it's the fourth project I have built) , and I have to say I couldn't have done it without all the advice and information I have recieved from people here.
The clock is made of rough cut QSWO, it took about seven months of nights and weekends in the basement. By the end, my wife started referring to me as "that guy who lives in the basement". Honestly, I made every piece on this clock at least two times - I'd make a piece and think it should fit better - so I tried again. It's safe to say I learned a lot about woodworking making this clock, and also learned how much I have to learn. I look at it now and see some things I should have done differently - but all in all I am pretty pleased with the result.
The idea for the finish is from Jeff Jewitt's website. It's a coat of wood dye, followed by a coat of Waterlox, followed by walnut gel stain. I topped that off with several coats of dewaxed shellac, followed by lacquer.
Thanks again for all the help!