[Herb Stoops]

Here are some Christmas presents I have been making for the relatives.
The first set are the 7 day clocks, in seven sided polygon. and the last are the same in a 14 sided polygon.
I tried some different hands on them , some I like and some I am undecided.
Also a Peruvian walnut napkin holder. I had a scrap of Peruvian Walnut , laying around so decided to use it up.

 

[Herb Stoops]

Here is the group picture.

 

[tomp913]

Very nice, looks like you're getting some use out of your Miter Set.

 

[tomp913]

Very nice, looks like you're getting some good use out of your Miter Set. Making those clocks is a perfect use for it.

 

[honesttjohn]

Great Work, Herb!!

 

[difalkner]

Man, that's a lot of miters! Good work, Herb. Where do you get your clock movements? Years ago I made some small clocks for Christmas gifts but I don't remember where I bought the movements.

David

 

[hawkeye10]

Wow Herb I really like those. Where did you get the faces? I want to make some of those.

 

[DesertRatTom]

The perfect gift for retirees who might have a problem recalling what day it is. Me? I'm happy to report that isn't me because I have one of those radio connected digital clocks. The time slips away. Really nice job Herb.

 

[DesertRatTom]

Quick question, I think you're using some sort of band clamp, what brand?

 

[old coasty]

Great work Herb. Now we know why we haven't seen you for awhile.

 

[old coasty]

The perfect gift for retirees who might have a problem recalling what day it is.

Tom, retired means you don't have to worry what day it is.

 

[MT Stringer]

Tom, retired means you don't have to worry what day it is.

...and the clocks should be all Saturdays! :surprise::grin::grin::grin:

 

[SplinteredDave]

...and the clocks should be all Saturdays! :surprise::grin::grin::grin:

Good idea...no need for a mitre...just a circle with "Saturday" on it

 

[TenGees]

Nice work, Herb. Is that napkin holder hinged or am I imagining things?

 

[Woodwarrior]

Nothing like home made gifts. They are special treasures you can't buy in a store and its something to be remembered for. Great job!

 

[Herb Stoops]

Thanks fellas, they are fun to make. here are some pictures of my high tech clamping system.


David, The only place I found the movement was on Ebay. I tried Klockit, but didn't find what I wanted there. Each movement comes with a big honky hand, so I bought some misc. hands from Klockit and used the hour hand. Then I figured out I could cut down the Ebay hand with a pair of shears, so I did that too.

Tom I love that MiterSat jig takes out all the trial and error of setting miters.

Don, my cousin Paul, also a woodworker made the drawings for the faces. I can size and print them out on my printer. Then I got some some PSA label paper and print them out, these are as large as I can print on a standard sheet of paper. Then I peel and stick them on a 1/8" thick piece of white melamine tempered hard board. That makes the white around the edges. Also each clock has a 1/16" clear acrylic lens on it.

If anyone wants the print files for the faces i would be glad to share them. I can email them, don't know how to post them.

Herb

 

[TwoSkies57]

I think I saw that clamp apparatus over at best things for $149.99 on sale��

Nice craftsmanship on the clocks Herb....well done

7 days, 7 different woods? hhmmmmmm says I ��

 

[neville9999]

Nice present but next time make them with all the days mixed up too, if a person does not care what the time is then why would they care what the day was? N

 

[Herb Stoops]

Nice present but next time make them with all the days mixed up too, if a person does not care what the time is then why would they care what the day was? N

For doctors appointments,would be my guess, when we get old we fall apart one bolt at a time.
Herb

 

[Shop guy]

Nice, Herb just flat out nice.