Wallclock 2024: Episode 1
Posted 4 July 2024
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The basis for everything Paul has taught in woodworking to woodworkers around the world has been that with three joints and ten hand tools, you can make just about anything from wood. Each of these joints is irreplaceable and so each one stands alone in its importance to us. The variations on the joints can triple, and in the case of the housing dado, there are but two additional versions. In this project, we take the most complex of the three versions to make our clock. By the time you have made this joint and the clock, you will be fully equipped to make the other two versions. The tools you will use for all three variations are the same. We walk you through each step to bring total clarity to the tools, the joinery, and the methods and techniques. You will love making this oak wallclock project as much as Paul has in the dozens he has made since he designed it. Remember, all the methods used will be adopted for dozens upon dozens of other projects throughout your life.
It never stops being a joy to watch and listen to Paul work.
I agree.
Agreed.
Thanks Paul. I’ve made a bunch of these clocks over the years as gifts. Very happy to see it celebrated as the 100th project.
Lovely to watch and looking forward to making this.
That’s a nice looking marking gauge Paul – what make is it?
It is one Paul has designed. Watch out for further videos on how to make it!
Paul made it. Do a search on this site.
I don’t see a cut-list…am I missing something?
I can’t find one either.
He usually gives one. But perhaps it depends on the clock size you buy.
I’ve just ordered a pair of clock and barometer to make it.
I went through the videos. It all depends on the clock size. I think it is 130 mm diameter. (That’s the size that comes up on google search.)
The only dimension I’m not sure of is the rails. I guessed 2″ based on the other sizes.
Top and bottom 4″×10″
Two sides 3″×18 3/8″
Two rails 2″×7″
Panel 7 1/2″×14 7/8″ (two halves glued to bookmatch)
All from 3/4″ stock quarter sawn oak
I suppose you could vary these a bit and it would look OK.
I was wrong. On the original clock from 19 years ago, the diameter was 100 mm.
It gives all the cut list dimensions on that version of the wall clock.
You could still fit the 130 mm diameter clock insert by reducing the width of the chamfer around the border of the front panel from 1-1/4″ to 1/2″ or so. (Or widen two styles, front panel, top and bottom by an inch to suit the actual insert.)
The original wallclock from 12 years ago does have the cutting list for a 4″ diameter ckock insert.
The original wallclock from 12 years ago does have the cutting list for an up to 4″ diameter clock insert.
His sizes then were:
Sides 7-1/2″×3-1/2″;
Top&bot 9-7/8″×4-1/4″;
Rails. 9-7/8″×2″;
Front panel to suit.
interested to know what wood Paul is using for this one? Wondered if it is the same Elm used for the other clock?
It is oak!
I am guessing that your stock is sweet chestnut. Correct? I’ve worked with it a few times and it turns my fingers grimey.
I checked with Paul and it is made from oak.
do you have rough dimensions for this piece? Thanks
4″×10″×19 3/8″
thank you