for those who may be interested here is a photo of the finished second clock . this one is for myself
jack3140
That is lovely.
Had one years ago, got rid of it, because of all the bonging when I was trying to sleep. Got an antique wall clock, that I don't wind for the same reason.
Had one years ago, got rid of it, because of all the bonging when I was trying to sleep. Got an antique wall clock, that I don't wind for the same reason.
Wow, nice work . How much did all the mechanisms cost for the clock??
Maybe one day i'll attempt it maybe ??????
Maybe one day i'll attempt it maybe ??????
Looks very nice Jack, did you buy all the woodwork as a kit and then assemble it or did you make all the timber components yourself? NGM
Outstanding! I started one last winter but ran out of wood. I thought I had all mahogany but it turned out that half of what I had was walnut. I'm making it out of old table leaves. I picked up a mahogany table at the flea market a few weeks ago for $2.00 so when it gets cold out I'll start up again.
Almost all new clock works, especially grandfather clocks, have either a setting, or a switch to silence them at night, so you may have gotten rid of a nice clock for no reason. Also, if your wallclock doesn't have the same option, which most antique clocks don't, I wind the time keeping winder and, like you, don't wind the chimes winder. At least I can tell time with it.
Beautiful job.
Dick, Lee Valley sells some movements but the movement in this clock looks bigger than anything LV sells. Chime Movements - Lee Valley Tools
Dick, Lee Valley sells some movements but the movement in this clock looks bigger than anything LV sells. Chime Movements - Lee Valley Tools
attempt to answer all your questions
post #4 2385.00cdn dollars incl all taxes and glass kit post#5 yes very old red oak post#6i made all the wood components myself post#9 the movement and accessories were purchased at "COLONIAL TIMES" IN ONTARIO CANADA post#10 ihave made quite a few pieces of furniture; for my beloved daughter wich she treasures i hope your questions are answered to your satisfaction if not feel free to email me regards and thanks for the nice comments jack
ps i also built the fireplace and the kentucky rifle tht you see on it
post #4 2385.00cdn dollars incl all taxes and glass kit post#5 yes very old red oak post#6i made all the wood components myself post#9 the movement and accessories were purchased at "COLONIAL TIMES" IN ONTARIO CANADA post#10 ihave made quite a few pieces of furniture; for my beloved daughter wich she treasures i hope your questions are answered to your satisfaction if not feel free to email me regards and thanks for the nice comments jack
ps i also built the fireplace and the kentucky rifle tht you see on it
Beautiful piece Jack. I also started on last winter but time is just not there for such an elaborate project. I am making it with walnut and hope to get back on track with it. I also would like to know the apx. cost of the clock works, they are outstanding.
Cheers,
Dan
Cheers,
Dan
Wow Jack that's absolutely gorgeous! Ya know, I live just next door in Michigan.... (I make signs, not furniture lol)
And since my birthday just passed, we still have Christmas... lol
And since my birthday just passed, we still have Christmas... lol
Klockit bought LaRose several years ago and has pretty much, although limited, a pretty good source of works and parts. Merritt's is another good choice.
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