Just another clock

[Ken Shoemaker]

We saw a picture of a clock like this and thought it would look good in the family room. I had my marching orders....

The highlites;

1. Quater-sawn White Oak
2. Black Walnut accents
3. Two coats of BLO
4. Four coats of Satin Arm-R-Seal

I thank you all for looking and ask for your honest feedback, be it good, bad, or ugly. I'm pretty new, so I can't fix what I see. Thanx again - Ken

[Ken Shoemaker]

I tried make it a little bigger

[Nancy Laird]

Ken, I really like this clock. Did you design it or make it from plans? Would you share?

Nancy (92 days)

[Jim Becker]

Another...outstanding...clock, you mean! I really like that, too, especially the beautiful wood face. It really sets the piece off with some uniqueness!

[Ken Shoemaker]

Thanks Nancy,

No plans, just saw a picture. I cut pieces of paper out to get an idea of the scale of the elements.

I have been experimenting on drawing it in Sketch Up. IF i'm ever able to master that thing, I'd be glad to share....

BTW congrats on being a "short-timer"....

[Bruce Page]

Very nice Ken. What are its measurements?

[John Buzzurro]

Ken,

I really like this clock. You did a great job. The walnut accents look good with the QSWO. Just my humble opinion here - the only thing I might have done differently would be to use QSWO for the top instead of the walnut.

BTW, how do you like Arm-R-Seal? I'm thinking of trying it out.

[Ken Shoemaker]

1. The clock is 30" H X 12" W.
2. The rails and stiles are 3/4 QSWO.
3. The 9x9 clock face is resawn as is the back of the clock.
4. The bottom, arched board, is 4" H.
5. The spindles are 3/4" wide.
6. The top moulding was made by running the piece diagonaly across a table saw blade.

John, Arm-R-Cell is great stuff. Easy for a first timer like me. I will find a better way to apply it though. I used a foam brush and think it goes on to thick. Maybe I'll use a rolled rag like Norm does.

Thanks to all for looking.

[scott spencer]

That's a beaut Ken! Looks like alot of original ideas going on...very nice!

[Gary Keedwell]

Outstanding....The QSWO is a standout.
Gary K.

[James Phillips]

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John, Arm-R-Cell is great stuff. Easy for a first timer like me. I will find a better way to apply it though. I used a foam brush and think it goes on to thick. Maybe I'll use a rolled rag like Norm does.

Thanks to all for looking.

Great looking clock.

By the way Arm R Seal is designed to be wiped, not brushed. It says not to, but I still thin mine with MS. Put it on very thin with a cloth and the finish will be flawless every time

[jonathan snyder]

It s all good! Nothing bad or ugly about that. I like the walnut!

Jonathan

[Jason Tuinstra]

Ken, the clock has a ton of appeal to it. Wow. Very easy on the eyes. Nice job.

[Jon Lanier]

Great job on that, Ken! I like that ... making it up as you go off the picture. I do that a lot but probably not for the same reasons. That way no one can go back on my plans and see how I actually screwed it up. LOL

[Ken Shoemaker]

Thanks to all for your comments... Lots to think about. I didn't know Arm-R-Seal was supposed to be wiped on. I always thought it went on a bit thicker than I liked it. Also, interesting that it can be thinned a little.
Well, I guess it's true what they say, "Build and Learn"...