Denise's First Clock
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I have my cultist complete and the cut boards are all smoothed and squared. I’m determined to work methodically on this project to accomplish a crisp, clean, finish ready clock.
I started by watching all the videos and making note do each step. Then I used my sketch book to lay out the work, cut list, building steps, detailed drawing, etc. By the way, @greg, did you do a drawing of the clock? I couldn’t find it in the forums.
I’ve learned so much from the boxes I’ve made that I am expecting a much better results on this project. The tools are starting to feel familiar and predictable in my hand.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.7 February 2014 at 2:25 am #27388Your well on your way Denise. Looks like your off to a very good start. If your meant to ask me, @gman3555, about a drawing, no I have not. I have missed a few projects and hope to catch all of them up soon. Probably not soon enough for your current build, but will post so you can have it for your records though. Assuming you want it, of course.
Two of 4 dados are done. The first two are slightly looser than they should be, so I’ll make some adkistments on the next 2. Updated photos when dados are complete.
@gman3555, thank you, in look forward to seeing your drawing. You and Paul have inspired me to try drawing and journaling for each project. I don’t have your skills, but I’m finding that even rough sketching has some value. You recommended the book BY HAND AND EYE, and I have been working my way through the book.The woodworking class I’m taking grades your journal, so clearly there is a long tradition of using drawing and journaling For woodworking.
7 February 2014 at 1:35 pm #27396Your well planned efforts and method of executions are paying off. Now you are inspiring us. Thanks.
@nikond80 I’m taking intro to woodworking at my local school of fine wood working. I’m lucky to have such a school in my community. They do intro classes in two parts. First semester is all hand tools and the second semester is machine work. The intro class is really too basic, but one must complete intro before taking the advanced classes they offer. So, I’m spending 15 Friday nights at Red Rocks School of Fine Woodworking.
7 February 2014 at 4:32 pm #27404Congratulations Denise for your keen interest and progress. The Red Rocks school seems to be very nice, I wish I had something similar here. It’s not so usual to see someone with such intense motivation. How did you start in this field?
7 February 2014 at 5:31 pm #27408I’m impressed with the alacrity and dispatch with which you’ve managed to zoom through the projects! I’m currently building my first workbench…it’s taken me a while to get to even this point (needed tools and how to use them). Great idea taking a class. Your skills now are inspiring us as John said! Congrats on the nice dovetail boxes and now the clock. Best,
Carlos@rickcorradini. I’ve been tinkering with woodwork on and off for years, always with power tools. A year or so ago, I tuned back into the hobby and discovered the renewal of the handtool methods. Hand tools make it even more appealing to me. I’d really like to retire early and have another career option. Even if it never becomes work, I’ll love the journey and love making thins for our home and for others.
I think another influence was that I was raised around men who could make or fix anything with their hands. It never. Occurred to these men that girls couldn’t do the same. I learned that if you want nice things, you should make them.
Thank you for the encouraging words.
@handworkenthusiast. Carlos, I’m impressed with your use of the words alacrity and dispatch! I may say those lovely words the rest of this day. 🙂 thank you for the generous words.
I was afraid to tackle the workbench as a first project. So I took a shortcut and bought a cheap bench from Harbor Freight (on sale). I know the HF bench will eventually become a storage and tool table,but it is sufficient for making the small projects I’ve been working on. I suspect I’ll do the workbench build in the next 6-12 months.7 February 2014 at 8:28 pm #27421Likewise, for me it may be a second career after retirement, but mostly I do it for fun and for making things for relatives and friends. Hand tools are so much more fun and thanks to blessed Paul we all can enjoy that with confidence and knowledge that he so pleasantly gives away.
It’s a bit unexpected to me that in the woodworking class with Paul there were about 4 women and 5 men, plus some more at the forum, as such high interest is not so common in Brazil. Surely, “girls can do the same” as you mention, and they are most welcome.
Keep up the good work! to Denise and Paul.Denise you clock is looking great. I envy you that you are able to take a class in woodworking. I’ve tried unsuccessfully to find a similar school close to me… I di find a website that had 4 schools listed in the Tulsa area that have woodworking classes… but after calling each of them found that they did not in fact have anything resembling woodworking classes…. A little aggravating… Keep up the good work and post more pictures as you go!..
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