Building a mantle or wall clock can be a very relaxing and rewarding way to spend a weekend. Clocks are a staple project in my woodshop because they don’t require a lot of material, are relatively inexpensive…
Finishing our Grandfather Clock project took a little longer than I had hoped. I didn’t want to rush the most important stage of the process, finishing. There were a couple of other delays as well….
The last major component of our Grandfather Clock to make is the door. Although it looks light-weight, delicate and graceful, it is strong enough to hold two heavy glass panels. My first step was to create a few hardboard templates of…
Remember, you can click on any photo for a full-size view. One of the more challenging aspects of the clock build turned out to be one of the most rewarding thus far – the fluted columns that…