Sue Mey's fretwork clock SSW&C 28 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

BobD · 07-06-2007, 02:06 PM

I really like the fretwork clock Sue created for the latest issue. I like the fact that you can use it to embellish a number of other projects...versitility is a big thing for me when it comes to designs!

What do you all think?

Here's the article:

http://www.scrollsawer.com/issue28/F...-Timepiece.php

Bob

CanadianScroller · 07-06-2007, 02:39 PM

I would love to enlarge the pattern and make it of MDF. Then I would like to give it an antique brass patina.
This would make a huge clock that would be the focal point of a room.
It would even be good to paint the center of the larger clock with crackle paint to give it an antique finish.

miamw · 07-06-2007, 02:50 PM

I like it too, although don't have my mag yet.

I wish I had this pattern when I was just starting. It does seem to be something a newbie could tackle and have the sense of accomplishment after completion. I also agree with Carl whereas the project would look great from wood or another material. Nice job, Sue!

meydenhart · 07-06-2007, 02:57 PM

Thanks you guys and Mia

It will also look good cut from thin brass plate and attached to a nice wood disc, maybe oak. The clock hands should be a matching brass color.

thecopperfish · 07-06-2007, 04:00 PM

I like this clock really well. I've never done fretwork, just intarsia, but this one I think I would like to try. It's very classy and not "too" many holes

Thanks, it's a really nice pattern!
Chris

Marsha · 07-06-2007, 08:37 PM

I like it as well, in fact the pattern is sitting right on my computer table in front of me. It's the next project on my list and when completed it will be donated to the Prader Willy, walk for a cure, for their silent auction.
Thanks Sue for a really nice project.
Marsha

CanadianScroller · 07-06-2007, 10:56 PM

That is a wonderful cause Marsha!

Kerux · 07-07-2007, 06:26 AM

I like that it is what is says, "Elegant" without being a real difficult piece. Actually not so much difficult, I don't find fretwork difficult. Let me say it is "Elegant" without being all time consuming. I don't care to do projects that take so much time that I sit there and wonder, is this thing going to be worth it when I'm done? This pattern says, "I'm going to look like I was hard to do and took a long time." When in reality, fairly simple and moderate in time.

Huntter2022 · 07-07-2007, 02:51 PM

Sue
great clock pattern can see were this can be use in several different applications.
Thanks for sharing your talent with us
David

meydenhart · 07-08-2007, 08:41 PM

Your comments are appreciated!

07-06-2007, 02:06 PM	#1
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 2	Sue Mey's fretwork clock SSW&C 28 I really like the fretwork clock Sue created for the latest issue. I like the fact that you can use it to embellish a number of other projects...versitility is a big thing for me when it comes to designs! What do you all think? Here's the article: http://www.scrollsawer.com/issue28/F...-Timepiece.php Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

07-06-2007, 02:39 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,936 Blog Entries: 12	I would love to enlarge the pattern and make it of MDF. Then I would like to give it an antique brass patina. This would make a huge clock that would be the focal point of a room. It would even be good to paint the center of the larger clock with crackle paint to give it an antique finish. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

07-06-2007, 02:50 PM	#3
miamw Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 461	I like it too, although don't have my mag yet. I wish I had this pattern when I was just starting. It does seem to be something a newbie could tackle and have the sense of accomplishment after completion. I also agree with Carl whereas the project would look great from wood or another material. Nice job, Sue! __________________ Mia We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of dreams. Easy scrollin' with a DW788

07-06-2007, 02:57 PM	#4
meydenhart Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 939	Thanks you guys and Mia It will also look good cut from thin brass plate and attached to a nice wood disc, maybe oak. The clock hands should be a matching brass color. __________________ Sue Mey Website: www.scrollsawartist.com For Scrollers who like choices

07-06-2007, 04:00 PM	#5
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,195	I like this clock really well. I've never done fretwork, just intarsia, but this one I think I would like to try. It's very classy and not "too" many holes Thanks, it's a really nice pattern! Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

07-06-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,218	I like it as well, in fact the pattern is sitting right on my computer table in front of me. It's the next project on my list and when completed it will be donated to the Prader Willy, walk for a cure, for their silent auction. Thanks Sue for a really nice project. Marsha

07-06-2007, 10:56 PM	#7
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,936 Blog Entries: 12	That is a wonderful cause Marsha! __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

07-07-2007, 06:26 AM	#8
Kerux Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 42	I like that it is what is says, "Elegant" without being a real difficult piece. Actually not so much difficult, I don't find fretwork difficult. Let me say it is "Elegant" without being all time consuming. I don't care to do projects that take so much time that I sit there and wonder, is this thing going to be worth it when I'm done? This pattern says, "I'm going to look like I was hard to do and took a long time." When in reality, fairly simple and moderate in time.

07-07-2007, 02:51 PM	#9
Huntter2022 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brockport,Ny Posts: 444	Sue great clock pattern can see were this can be use in several different applications. Thanks for sharing your talent with us David

07-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#10
meydenhart Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 939	Your comments are appreciated! __________________ Sue Mey Website: www.scrollsawartist.com For Scrollers who like choices

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