Clocks

Mini-Clock Contest

February 26, 2010

Daylight Savings is right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate warmer weather ahead than to have a Mini-Clock contest?  We need something to set forward on March 14th, right?  Cut or design a mini-clock and be entered to win a copy of Miniature Wooden Clock for the Scroll Saw, by Rick Longabaugh.  [...]

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Inkscape Class – Make Your Own Patterns

August 25, 2009

Want to learn to make your own scroll saw patterns?  With the success of the GIMP class on making scroll saw portrait patterns, we’re turning our attention to Inkscape.  Beginning next Teusday (Sept. 1st) we’ll be holding a 4 week course on how to use Inkscape to create your own scroll saw patterns.  Lessons will [...]

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Crescent Wooden Gear Clock

September 9, 2008

Here’s a treat for you clock makers out there. Jeff from Wooden-Gear-Clocks.com has a new design called the Crescent. This asymmetrical design will certainly make a statement and impress friends and family alike. You can purchase these plans and build it from scratch, using your own choice of woods and finish. Or you can buy [...]

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Brian Law's Wooden Clocks

March 12, 2008

A while back, I wrote about wooden gear clocks and listed several sources for patterns. Well, now that you have your first clock done, check out Brian Law’s clock plans. He has 4 clocks to choose from. Best of all, they’re free! Yup, you heard right! I’m not sure if I’d call them patterns, however. [...]

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Wooden Gear Clock Plans

February 13, 2008

OK. Now that clock making doesn’t look as scary, are you ready to give it a try? I’ve gathered a bunch of sources for plans so you can build your own wooden gear clock. Now it’s just a matter of browsing through theses sites and find the clock plan that suits your tastes! Clock Plans [...]

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The Ascent – A Wooden Clock Kit

February 12, 2008

Last post, I talked about Adrian Iredale’s video on how he makes wooden gear clocks. It is pretty inspiring and he makes it look a little less intimidating. But, maybe you’re not quite ready to jump into the deep end just yet. Jim Bumgardner of KrazyDad.com has written about his experience making a wooden gear [...]

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So You Want to Make a Wooden Clock?

February 11, 2008

One of my Holy Grail projects is to make a wooden clock. I think I would have a real sense of accomplishment. It would be a great way to show off your skill and impress your friends. Besides, they look really cool. Adrian Iredale has a bunch of videos on YouTube that show off the [...]

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