Hummingbird Rocking Chair Clock A quick project that makes great use of the 13⁄8"-diameter clock inserts By Rick and Karen Longabaugh Cut by Bernie McKruit of the Blazing Blades of Western PA

Hummingbirds are one of the most recognizable signs of the har-vest season. This rocking chair project looks great on an end table or a windowsill—or anyplace else that needs a little burst. Step 1: Copy the pattern. Then trans-fer it to the material using your method of choice. Step 2: Drill blade-entry holes for the interior cuts on the clock seat back. Try to keep the holes close to the lines to extend the life of your blades. Step 3: Cut out the inside fretwork us-ing the #3 blade. Work from the center out, cutting the most delicate pieces fi rst. Step 4: Cut the hole for the clock in-sert. If you have a 13⁄8"-diameter Forstner bit, drill the hole where indicated on the pattern. If you don’t have that size bit, drill a blade-entry hole near the line and cut out the hole with the scroll saw. Test fi t the clock insert, and sand off any tight spots. Step 5: Cut the fi nal outline of the clock seat back using the#5 blade. Step 6: Cut the bottom and sides to shape. Sand off any rough edges or burrs from the cutting. Step 7: Apply your fi nish of choice to the fretwork, seat, and sides. After the fi nish dries, spray the entire fretwork and base with clear lacquer. Step 8: Use wood glue to attach the sides to the seat and back (where the clock is located). Drill holes slightly smaller than your fi nishing nails where indicated on the pattern and drive the nails into place to secure the pieces while the glue dr PATTERN   MATERIALS & TOOLS Hummingbird Rocking Chair Clock Pattern Downloadable Patterns To view the downloadable patterns you will need the FREE Acrobat Reader from Adobe Systems. To download it now click the Acrobat Reader logo below. To download files, right click the link and click on "save target as..."   MATERIALS: • 3/8" x 41/2" x 5" hardwood of choice (clock seat back) • 3/8" x 31/2" x 5" hardwood of choice (seat) • 3/8" x 51/2" x 10" hardwood of choice (2 sides)• 13/8"-diameter clock insert • Various grits of sandpaper • Finish of choice • Clear spray lacquer of choice • Wood glue• #18 x 5/8" finishing nails TOOLS: • #3 & #5 skip-tooth blades or blades of choice • Various small drill bits • Hammer       FURTHER READING Miniature Wooden Clocks for the Scroll Saw By Rick and Karen Longabaugh Miniature Wooden Clocks for the Scroll Saw is a revised and expanded republication of 400 Full-Size Mini-Clock Patterns, originally published in 1994. This edition of the work includes expanded instructions for getting started along with full-color photos and full-color photos of a selection of the finished projects. Available September 2005 from: Fox Chapel Publishing 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520 Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885 www.FoxChapelPublishing.com Or check your local supply store.

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