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speakshi · 09-10-2009, 01:33 AM

I would like this thread to be for people who like to talk about clocks with others who like to talk about clocks

Wood Dog · 09-10-2009, 02:26 AM

Welcome.....are you aware of the new feature here called Social Groups?
Just click Community at the top next to FAQ, and you can start a group just for the subject you are interested in, then when others join you will have your own clock "space" for discussing all about clocks.

wood-n-things · 09-10-2009, 02:51 AM

WD..Thanks for pointing out what I was going to point out.....Good on YA!

Pete_M · 09-10-2009, 03:30 AM

WD,

Thanks for pointing that out. Wasn't aware that existed.

Pete

lucky788scroller · 09-10-2009, 04:15 AM

Just what exactly do you want to hear about clocks specifically on this thread? Theres a lot of threads on clocks in here, if its something specific your wanting to know, just ask, Im sure someone here could answer it!

Kiwi · 09-10-2009, 04:21 AM

Hi I am someone who likes to listen to people who like to talk about clocks to others who like to talk about clocks. I am ever hopeful of learning something new

speakshi · 09-11-2009, 12:23 AM

im not looking for anything in particular just if anyone knows something cool just put it in

Pete_M · 09-11-2009, 01:06 AM

speakshi,

If you're interested in wooden clocks go over to "Works In Progress". I'm doing a thread on assembling a Thomas wooden clock kit, and Rick just got done building a wooden clock from scratch that got me started.

Feel free to jump in and ask questions. I know I've asked quite a few of both Tim & Rick.

Pete

proudrex · 09-11-2009, 06:23 AM

I've made enough clocks that my wife has said enough already, and that is on top of all the ones I've given away. Each one is a different challenge, as are all fret projects. When I choose a pattern I like thin lines. If the pattern is precise it is easier to assemble. If there is any tab assembly involved I make sure my tabs and slots are sized properly for the thickness of the wood I'm using. It saves a lot of time and frustration during assembly. If the pattern is fairly basic and easy I like to use solid wood. As the pattern gets more complicated I like to use ply, not just plywood but MDF (solid core) ply as it doesn't warp or bow as does other plywoods. These are all personal preferences, I'm sure some here will disagree. I'm open to all ideas and anything that will make me a better craftsman.
Rex
ps I looked in communities and didn't see a "clock" group there before I spouted off here.

speakshi · 09-12-2009, 12:52 AM

thats very interesting do you sell your clocks or just give them away. Im building a clock for shop class though it wont compare to any of yours im sure but want to make it a fun experience and a learning one too. :-)

09-10-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
speakshi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	Talk about clocks I would like this thread to be for people who like to talk about clocks with others who like to talk about clocks

09-10-2009, 02:26 AM	#2
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,445	Welcome.....are you aware of the new feature here called Social Groups? Just click Community at the top next to FAQ, and you can start a group just for the subject you are interested in, then when others join you will have your own clock "space" for discussing all about clocks. __________________ WD

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wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	WD..Thanks for pointing out what I was going to point out.....Good on YA! __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

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lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Just what exactly do you want to hear about clocks specifically on this thread? Theres a lot of threads on clocks in here, if its something specific your wanting to know, just ask, Im sure someone here could answer it! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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09-10-2009, 03:30 AM	#4
Pete_M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 240	WD, Thanks for pointing that out. Wasn't aware that existed. Pete

09-10-2009, 04:21 AM	#6
Kiwi Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 66	Hi I am someone who likes to listen to people who like to talk about clocks to others who like to talk about clocks. I am ever hopeful of learning something new

09-11-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
speakshi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	im not looking for anything in particular just if anyone knows something cool just put it in

09-11-2009, 01:06 AM	#8
Pete_M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 240	speakshi, If you're interested in wooden clocks go over to "Works In Progress". I'm doing a thread on assembling a Thomas wooden clock kit, and Rick just got done building a wooden clock from scratch that got me started. Feel free to jump in and ask questions. I know I've asked quite a few of both Tim & Rick. Pete

09-11-2009, 06:23 AM	#9
proudrex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Taylorsville, Utah, USA Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 7	I've made enough clocks that my wife has said enough already, and that is on top of all the ones I've given away. Each one is a different challenge, as are all fret projects. When I choose a pattern I like thin lines. If the pattern is precise it is easier to assemble. If there is any tab assembly involved I make sure my tabs and slots are sized properly for the thickness of the wood I'm using. It saves a lot of time and frustration during assembly. If the pattern is fairly basic and easy I like to use solid wood. As the pattern gets more complicated I like to use ply, not just plywood but MDF (solid core) ply as it doesn't warp or bow as does other plywoods. These are all personal preferences, I'm sure some here will disagree. I'm open to all ideas and anything that will make me a better craftsman. Rex ps I looked in communities and didn't see a "clock" group there before I spouted off here.

09-12-2009, 12:52 AM	#10
speakshi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	thats very interesting do you sell your clocks or just give them away. Im building a clock for shop class though it wont compare to any of yours im sure but want to make it a fun experience and a learning one too. :-)