72- Contemporary Clock
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Here’s another great small project for the holidays. Its a small Contemporary Clock. This piece should take about two days to build. And this is another project that can benefit from the batching process. So be sure to make a bunch!
And just to help you along, I did my best to create a working SketchUp file that should be perfectly to scale. Just keep in mind that I am by no means a Sketchup expert, so please give all measurements the “common sense check”. After reviewing the sketch myself, I realized that the width of the center square piece is about 1/16″ off. Rest assured, it should be 3 1/2″. Download the Sketchup File by clicking the link below. And if you haven’t used Sketcup before, you can download a free copy from Google: Sketchup
Download Sketchup File for the Contemporary Clock
To sum up, here’s a basic cut list (also stated in the video):
(1) 3/4″ thick x 3 1/2″ wide x 3 1/2″ long (for the clock)
(4) 3/4″ thick x 1 1/2″ wide x 6 1/2″ long (for the frame)
(2) 1/4″ diameter x 1 1/4″ long dowels
And here are some links to the materials used in the video:
General Finishes PolyAcrylic
Clock Parts
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Circle/Grommet Templates This is the plexiglass template kit I used to create the holes for the clock works. Highly recommended!! |
Not Your Average Sewing Table – Project of the Week
This week’s project comes from my good buddy Ron. Nice job Ron. The details on this piece are fantastic! He writes:
“This was a project the really seemed as though it should have been easier but we know how that goes. I think one the biggest challenges was getting the leaf on the end to be functional. I didn’t want anyone to be knocking their knees should someone be sitting there and it needed to be easy to work and yet sturdy. It’s somewhat hard to explain but the top actually slides on the supports because the top is hinged from a stationary point. Yeah clear as mud, I know but. Without building a steam system to bend the purpleheart I have no idea how I would bend the 1/8” strip of PH in such as small radius so I built a form and ended up doing a 3 piece lamination with each piece being just over 1/32 (I love that drum sander!!!!) I attached some pics. At that point I attached the curly maple edging and inlayed the purpleheart.”
Purpleheart Plane – Project of the Week
This week’s project comes from Jeff. He writes:
Hey Marc. Just made this plane and wanted to send a picture.
Driving to work 110 miles each day burning 1/4 tank of gas – - – $35
Having to spend my plane money on my sons Little League – - – $400
Having a weeks vacation in my shop making planes and drinking coffee out of my Wood Whisperer’s Coffee mug – - – PRICELESS!
Happy Thanksgiving!
7- A Cut Above (Pt. 2)
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In Part 2 of our cutting board series, I show you two of the most popular ways to finish cutting boards, or any wooden kitchen item for that matter. I also review the care and maintenance required for each finish type.
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