I had always dreamed of one day making a grandfather's clock. Until I retired a few years ago, I never had the time to dedicate to it. Well, about one year ago, I managed to focus on this and complete a project. I bought the original plans from Klockit.com in Lake Geneva, Wi. I also bought the movement from them.
The case is made of Cherry primarily, including cherry plywood in the back and the base. The mortise and tenon joinery of the doors and sides was very detailed. I cut them on the table saw as the tenons were only 1/8" thick and about 1/2" long. I modified the "crown" to use Greene & Greene type box joints with the ebony pins.
The case is made of Cherry primarily, including cherry plywood in the back and the base. The mortise and tenon joinery of the doors and sides was very detailed. I cut them on the table saw as the tenons were only 1/8" thick and about 1/2" long. I modified the "crown" to use Greene & Greene type box joints with the ebony pins.