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millwab · 08-01-2009, 02:04 AM

After 6-7 months out of the shop (health reasons) I finally got down and made some sawdust. I've had my eye on the Lang clock since it was published, and a co-worker's upcoming wedding was the excuse to build it. I did use some variations though. Sue Mey's fretwork dial went on instead of a store-bought one, and instead of a contrasting wood for the inserts I decided to try ebonizing the oak. The thing I liked about that was that the color wasn't solid - it left streaks of the oak grain visible. One other thing I did was make sure the circular cut-out of the underlay body panel was big enough to get the dial out of. That way I didn't need to waste it or use another piece of wood (I tend to be a little frugal with my wood

). Here's what it looks like, and if you want to see some other pictures I have them here.

trekinator · 08-01-2009, 02:37 AM

Hey Bruce,

I really like the clock... I'm sure it will be appreciated.

Thank you for sharing
Rick

Wood Dog · 08-01-2009, 01:33 PM

Nicely done Millwab, I like the ebonizing effect also. Looks like a winner to me.

millwab · 08-02-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by trekinator

I really like the clock... I'm sure it will be appreciated.

Thanx Rick. I sure hope so. She has no clue it's coming, so the surprise effect will be on my side.

millwab · 08-02-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wood Dog

Nicely done Millwab, I like the ebonizing effect also. Looks like a winner to me.

Appreciate it WD. I like it enough to do it again, but even after studying it ad nauseum before starting it, I learned some things that I would probably do different the next time. There's no substitute for hands-on experience.

Band Saw Box · 08-03-2009, 10:09 PM

That a great looking Clock Bruce. It going to make a great gift and something they will treasure for a life time, I know they will think of you and the awesome craftmanship you put in to it every time they look at it.

unixpro · 08-03-2009, 10:56 PM

Outstanding work, Bruce! The ebonizing really makes the grains pop!

JohnB · 08-03-2009, 11:35 PM

G'day Bruce,
Great effort mate. That is one nice looking clock.

Three talented people equals One superb piece of work.

Haggard3230 · 08-04-2009, 01:11 AM

Great work on the clock Bruce. I have used Sue's dial pattern a lot.

lucky788scroller · 08-04-2009, 02:29 PM

Bruce! It turned out great! With that dial it looks very nice.And, since you are a frugal woodworker, making it this way left you with very little waste didnt it.I was just thinking the other day to ask you how it was coming. Congrats, it looks great! And thank you for finding that design worth your time and materials !

08-01-2009, 02:37 AM	#2
trekinator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 603 Thanks: 35 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hey Bruce, I really like the clock... I'm sure it will be appreciated. Thank you for sharing Rick __________________ Thank GOD for everything You Have, and HE will provide everything you need. Member Of The Scrollsaw Association Of The World www.rccraftworks.com www.facebook.com/rccraftworks

08-01-2009, 01:33 PM	#3
Wood Dog Senior member...Sweeet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 7,737 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Nicely done Millwab, I like the ebonizing effect also. Looks like a winner to me. __________________ WD aka: Gloria My Gallery " Two difficult things to say in life are Hello for the first time and Goodby for the last"

08-03-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
Band Saw Box World's Greatest Scroller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,889 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	That a great looking Clock Bruce. It going to make a great gift and something they will treasure for a life time, I know they will think of you and the awesome craftmanship you put in to it every time they look at it. __________________ : Dan US Navy PR1 (Ret) To all who serve or have served, Thank you Well I am the worlds greatest scroller at my house.

08-03-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
JohnB Cabinet Maker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 6,534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	G'day Bruce, Great effort mate. That is one nice looking clock. Three talented people equals One superb piece of work. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" “In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right—that’s me. Simple themes. Save me from the nuances. All I do is sincerity, and I’ve been selling the hell out of that ever since I started. —John Wayne Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit Police Officers Ass.

08-04-2009, 01:11 AM	#9
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 4,654 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great work on the clock Bruce. I have used Sue's dial pattern a lot. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com http://www.etsy.com/your/listings

08-03-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
unixpro I need more weekend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Seattle Area Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Outstanding work, Bruce! The ebonizing really makes the grains pop!

08-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bruce! It turned out great! With that dial it looks very nice.And, since you are a frugal woodworker, making it this way left you with very little waste didnt it.I was just thinking the other day to ask you how it was coming. Congrats, it looks great! And thank you for finding that design worth your time and materials ! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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