Another Clock Completed

[garyinnevada]

This is the Westminster Clock. I believe the pattern is available at Wildwood Designs. Its built entirely of 1/4" Red Oak and some 1/8" Black Walnut overlays.
Ive built quite a few clocks and this is without a doubt the best built clock Ive done. It has a 3/4" main structure that makes the clock very sturdy.
The plans called foe a regular Bezel type clock movement, I just prefer the scrolled dials. I just wish I could find some different patterns for new dials.
This is also the first time Ive used Laquer for a finish instead of BLO and Poly. It measures 32"x12"x8"

I highly recommend this clock for Scrollers of all levels, its a blast to build and the final outcome is Awesome!!

I hope you enjoy my Pics, Im still a rookie with the camera.

Gary

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[Marshall]

Awesome job , I have never took on this large of a scroll project before and I can say that you are one talented scroller ......................Marshall

[Caribbean Scroller]

great job,well done.

[tgaspard]

Great Job....keep up the good work

[garyinnevada]

Thanks so much for the kind words!!

Gary

[Barry]

Great work Gary.  I don't believe that I have the patience to complete that.  You did a fine job.  Maybe I will get up enough nerve to try.  I use lacquer almost exclusively, I like the way it dries so quick and it looks good.
Thanks for sharing.

Barry

[MadHatter]

awesome job.

[patch]

Great job Gary
Finding clock face plans are a problem I have been looking for some most of what I have found are on clocks

[WoodJunky]

Great work Gary.

Thanks for sharing.

[ReefDiver]

Wow! Awesome & very ornate indeed. Nice job.............

Steve

[scrollriffic]

That's one nice clock. How long did it take you? Bobby

[garyinnevada]

Thank You Bobby!

I would guess I have 20 or 30 hrs in this clock. Since Scrolling is just a hobby, I move pretty slow around here.
This clock has become one of my favorites because of how well its designed and the inside structure is very strong. You cant even see the main frame of the clock, but its made of 3/4" Oak.
I highly recommend building this clock to all beginners and advanced Scrollers. She's a Beauty!!

Thanks so much,
Gary

[cherie]

Gary, I love the clocks you do and one day I would love to do one.  I am not afraid of the cutting, it is the putting together and the clock inserts themselves.  However I like your idea of making your own dials.  How long does it take you to cut the pieces, then how long to put it together?

[garyinnevada]

Cherie,
The assembly of the clocks is very simple. Once you do a big clock you will be amazed how simple they are to build. They are very addicting too, about all I scroll anymore is clocks.
The clock we are talking about in this thread probably took 10 to 15 hrs cutting and quite a bit of time to assemble, due to glue drying time. I like to sand all the fretwork to soften the edges, it adds so much more to the clock.
I also like to oil the wood before I spray it with Poly or Varnish, Laquer or whatever I decide to use.
Cherie I really wish you would try one, they are very rewarding and fun to look at for years and years.

My goal is to be able to design and build my own clock someday, without someone elses pattern. Guys like Nelson and Boelman amaze me...How dey do dat??

Gary

[Becky]

Beautiful work there, Gary.  Wow.