Wooden clock at the picnic.

[Tar Heel]

The wooden clock was a very interesting and unique piece of woodworking. I can't imagine the amount of patience, skill, precision, and the steady hand required to make that. The one thing I never learned was who made it. Does anyone know who it was?

 

[GoToLeep]

The wooden clock was a very interesting and unique piece of woodworking. I can't imagine the amount of patience, skill, precision, and the steady hand required to make that. The one thing I never learned was who made it. Does anyone know who it was?

TedAS was the creator of that unique piece of wood/artwork. He said it took him a month to complete. I can just imagine the patience involved. Don't know if I have that much patience......well, I know I don't.


I'm sure he will check in soon.

 

[McRabbet]

Ted had it at the Klingspor event last fall and it drew lots of people into our booth. He should be very proud of it and I'm happy he brought it to the picnic for display.

 

[Trent Mason]

That clock is incredible. Outstanding work! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

 

[ScottM]

As Rob said we had the pleasure of seeing it running at the Klingspor Event last year. Ted and clock are amazing.

 

[boxxmaker]

That IS an awesome piece of work,dang site more patients than I got :icon_cheers :icon_cheers

 

[TedAS]

Yep that was a fun project to build. The problem with building one of these, after you build 1 you want to build more.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments.

 

[flatheadfisher]

Pics are needed for those of us who had to be at the beach during the picnic!

 

[scsmith42]

I first saw Ted's clock at the Klingspore event in Hickory, and was blown away by the craftsmanship and detail. I'm glad that he brought it to the picnic - that thing is way cool!

 

[Don Sorensen]

I'm guessing it's the BOP clock in TedAS gallery? That's a Bird of Paradise from Clayton Boyer.
In my opinion, it might be called a "Nightmare in wood, part 2".

http://lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/Claytonsite1.htm

Wow. My hat's off to you. Nice detail on the weight, too.


I'm currently working on a Thomas Granfather clock - a sturdier construction.
http://www.clockplans.com/page2.html

And you (Ted) are so correct. I haven't even finished my first, and I want to build another/different one.

 

[TedAS]

Yes Don it is Clayton Boyer's design. His plans are so well laid out it is hard to go wrong.
Clayton recommends Baltic Birch plywood for the whole clock. I decided to go with Guyana Rosewood for the plates. I liked the way the sapwood tipped the branches.

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The weight canister is made from a maple burl I picked up from Chris of CB Burls. It is hollowed and filled with 7lbs of lead.

The Thomas clock was one I was considering when I decided I was going to build a clock.

I would be interested in hearing about your experience with the Thomas plans, and don't forget the pictures.