I posted a photo a couple weeks ago of this desk clock.
And got some good feedback on proportions. I agree with you all that it was "top heavy". The suggestions were to thin out the top walnut piece. Unfortunately, I already had the top piece cut for the next clock and didn't have a safe way to thin it out. So instead, I was able to safely trim all four sides and then re-route the round-overs. This made the top smaller and I hope less top heavy. I am pretty happy with the way it turned out.
Both clocks are just scrap mahogany and walnut. I gave the first one to my old boss before he moved to Europe. He liked it, so mission accomplished. This second one is for my desk.
These were both good learning projects for me.
First time I used a circle cutter and forstner bits to hog-out the cavity for the clocks. Found out the hard way that some of these clock inserts work better with stock thicker than 3/4.
First chance to do some routing with my new router table insert in my table saw. Worked well and adjustments, while not as easy as a router lift, weren't too bad. Just have to sneak up on the final cut.
First time I used mineral spirits to cut polyurethane to make "wiping poly". This is so much easier than brushing on and worrying about runs. I only wanted the sheen, not a plastic look, so only two coats required.
Next project may be another, more elaborate, guitar stand. I need to spend some time with my 17-year-old and it is something I think I could get him interested in. If anybody have some good pictures of one, I would be happy to see them.
Brian
And got some good feedback on proportions. I agree with you all that it was "top heavy". The suggestions were to thin out the top walnut piece. Unfortunately, I already had the top piece cut for the next clock and didn't have a safe way to thin it out. So instead, I was able to safely trim all four sides and then re-route the round-overs. This made the top smaller and I hope less top heavy. I am pretty happy with the way it turned out.
Both clocks are just scrap mahogany and walnut. I gave the first one to my old boss before he moved to Europe. He liked it, so mission accomplished. This second one is for my desk.
These were both good learning projects for me.
First time I used a circle cutter and forstner bits to hog-out the cavity for the clocks. Found out the hard way that some of these clock inserts work better with stock thicker than 3/4.
First chance to do some routing with my new router table insert in my table saw. Worked well and adjustments, while not as easy as a router lift, weren't too bad. Just have to sneak up on the final cut.
First time I used mineral spirits to cut polyurethane to make "wiping poly". This is so much easier than brushing on and worrying about runs. I only wanted the sheen, not a plastic look, so only two coats required.
Next project may be another, more elaborate, guitar stand. I need to spend some time with my 17-year-old and it is something I think I could get him interested in. If anybody have some good pictures of one, I would be happy to see them.
Brian
