Wallclock Project Info
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Parts and cutting list
| Part | Inches | mm |
| A, Sides | 17½ x 3½ | 444.5 x 89 |
| B, Top & Bottom | 9â…ž x 4ÂĽ | 250 x 108 |
| C, Cross rails | 9â…ž x 2 | 250 x 50 |
| D, Panel | This is cut to final size using measurements taken from the clock frame after it is assembled. |
General Description
This is our very first project to broadcast as an online training video. This project is a simple but beautiful shaker-style wall clock. It incorporates many easy but essential woodworking techniques, joints and tricks. If you follow this project you will learn how to:
- Cut out parts from pre-dimensioned wood
- Pick out wood at the lumberyard
- Cut grooves with a Ploughplane
- Make a raised panel
- Cut housing-dado joints
- Make decorative beading
- Finish with a simple shellac finish
Tools/Materials/Equipment Needed
| Tools/equipment/supplies | Chisels Combination square Layout knife Marking Gauge Measuring tape No. 4 plane Handsaw Tenon Saw Chisel Hammer Coping saw Router (Hand Router) Plough Plane and 3/8inch (9mm) blade Brace and 1/4-3/8inch (6-10mm) bit or a screw gun and drill bit Workbench Sandpaper (1 x sheet of 120-150 grit & 1 x sheet of 220-250 grit) 1-1½” Natural Bristle Brush Shellac (Zinsser [USA] Liberon [UK]) |
| Wood | 4 square feet of 3/4″ (20mm) pine |
| Clock Movement | 2-4 inch (50-100mm) clock insert |
Paul or Joseph, take a look at the cutting list above. Both the rails as well as the top and bottom pieces are listed as 9 7/8 inches long. I think that is the length for the top and bottom, but not the rails.
Mike
@michael177 you are quite that there is a seeming discrepancy here. However, the rails are cut to length only when the main frame is completed. This means that we need to give some measurement but cannot give a final one as this would just be confusing. So, we decided to give the same length as the top and bottom despite the fact that it is actually a couple of inches oversized. Sorry for the confusion.
Hey Joseph,
Is there a downloadable plan for the clock? in PDF?
Best,
Mario H.
Hello @bloqbeta
There is one here that Greg kindly did:
https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wallclock-Drawing.pdf
Best, Phil
Joseph
Is the final thickness of the timber 7/8″ as shown in Paul’s blog, or 3/4″ as shown here?
Cheers
Denis Solomon
@benchdog,
That is a matter of choice, 1/8″ difference is not a lit, and your location usually determines what is available in your area.
Best, Phil
How far down from the top of the panel do you recommend cutting the hole for the clock insert? I already built one of these out of some scrap Cherry I had on hand. I placed the center of the hole 41/2″ from the bottom of the top rail. My wife thinks it should be more in the center. I think she needs to stay out of my woodshop.
I am building another one out of highly figured hard Maple. It looks awesome, but I have not cut the hole for the clock insert just yet. I am waiting for the clock to arrive.
Cheers
Bill