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| FLORAL CLOCK This quick and easy woodworking project has been created for our new
"Floral Clocks" package. Designed as an idea package for gift giving, the "Floral
Clocks" pattern package contains Article by L. S. Irish, 1998
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| Wood Blank: 1" x 5" x 20" basswood Supplies: compass carbon paper sand paper battery clock stiff toothbrush or brass wire brush clean rags small sable brushes
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Equipment: table saw saber saw or band saw drill and 3/8" drill bit palm sander 120, 180, & 220 sand paper Carving Tools: bench knife skews, 1/8" to 3/8" gouges, ¼ " to 3/8"
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Click here for a close up of the carving details.
Click here for a variation on this idea, our Bobwhite Clock.
Creating the Clock Blank
Step One: Create the dimensions of the blank
Cut the blank to a length of 20" on the table saw. Cut a small amount off of each
end to keep the blank square.
Step Two: Measure and mark the arched edges along the top and bottom
Measure 2 ½" from the top edge of the blank and mark with a pencil line.
Measure 2 ½" from the side edge and mark with a pencil line.
Open the compass to a measurement of 2 ½".
Place the point of the compass at the intersection of the two pencil lines and draw an arch along
the top of the board.
Repeat these steps to make the arch on the bottom of the blank.
Step Three: Cut and Sand the arched edges
Cut along the arch lines with either a saber saw or using the band saw.
Sand the entire blank first with 120 grit sandpaper, then again with 180 grit, and finally with
200 or 220 grit to remove any cutting marks.
Step Four: Mark the clock face placement
From the top center point of the arch measure down 3 ¾".
From the side of the blank measure in 2 ½".
Open the compass to 2".
Place the point of the compass into the tape at the center point of the hole.
Mark the circle that will become the clock face.
Step Five: Establish the placement for the battery clock shaft
At the intersection of the two points in Step Four drill a 3/8" hole with either
a hand drill or drill press.
Drill from the face of the clock toward the back of the clock to keep any splitting
on the back side of the blank.
Roll a small piece of sand paper into a tube shape to clean the edges of the hole.
Step Six: Mark the border area for the edge of the clock
Set a marking guide to ½".
Run the guide along the outside edge of the clock to score the border line.
Mark over the score line with a pencil.
Step Seven: Creating a well for the clock works
Working on the back of the blank mark a square area that will be carved out to
receive the clock works.
Measure and mark a line 1" from each side of the clock. This marks to sides of
the sides of the well.
Measure down from the top of the arch 2 ¼". This marks the top of the well.
Measure from the top well line down 3", this is the bottom line of the well.
Measure the depth of your battery clock works.
Subtract this measurement from the thickness of your board, 1".
The difference between these two numbers is the depth that you will need
to chisel out the well.
Example: If your clock is 5/8" thick and your blank is 1" thick, you will need to
drop the level of the well by 3/8".
Check that the shaft of the clock is exposed enough to receive the brass nut on the
face side of the clock.
Step Eight: Transfer the carving pattern
Cut the pattern paper so that it fits the carving area of your clock blank.
Tape the pattern in place along one edge of the clock.
Using carbon paper, trace the pattern outlines.Click here for the woodworking layout plan.
Carving the Design
Click here for the carving order plan for the cottage rose pattern.
Finishing
Our sample clock has been stained using water soluble aniline dye stains.
Follow the instructions on the aniline stain for appropriate mixing and application.
The entire clock was first stained with Cherry Amber Maple to give the clock a soft golden
red hue. Let this coat dry for about fifteen minutes.
Using a small sable brush, paint the background of the carving area with two coats of Golden
Antique Pine aniline dye stain. Let each coat dry about fifteen minutes.
Rub a slightly damp cloth over the carving to gently lift any excess coloring from the high points
of your work.
Allow the dye to dry overnight.
Apply two coats of Danish Oil Finish to the entire clock, front and back. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for application and drying time.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of the battery clock works.
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