Another busy weekend has gone by and I know that all of us have been busy down in the shop.  (grin here)  As for me, some more work on the clock and a couple of other small things.  Seems like nothing actually got finished (I'm famous for that).

I did have a very pleasant surprise Sunday afternoon.  I found some spalted ??? in north Georgia last spring.  A nice chunk.  A friend of mine (92 years young) is a turner.  A great piece of wood for turning.  Asked him if he wanted it and , of course, his answer was in the affirmative.  The picture below is what he made from it and said he wanted us to have it.

Clock with lights of and on (so far)

At this point, only about a hundred more parts to make and attach.

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
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After seeing this, I feel like I must have slept through the weekend!!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Same here Lewis! I now feel inadequate after seeing you beautiful creation. I started milling and assembling 2 jewelry boxes. I should have them finished by this weekend.  

Lewis Kauffman said:

After seeing this, I feel like I must have slept through the weekend!!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

I did finish getting these patterns glued on !!! Started cutting them too. 18 state ornaments for 2 orders and a Masonic square and compass. 

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Greg
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Wow Fred!!!! That's all I got buddy, WOW!!!!!!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Thanks fellows for the roses.  I have found that most big clocks usually have an intermediate skill level in cutting.  Sure, there are some tricky parts.  The toughest thing is assembly and making the clock "your own" by changing species of wood, adding lights, etc.  And, last but certainly not least, take your time.  These things don't need to be rushed.  I work on a project like this a few hours and then put it away for a few days and then come back to it.  If it is art, then let the project take on its own dimension.  The patterns are mearly "suggestions" albeit important suggestions.

Mike Dillen said:

Same here Lewis! I now feel inadequate after seeing you beautiful creation. I started milling and assembling 2 jewelry boxes. I should have them finished by this weekend.  

Lewis Kauffman said:

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Greg, got your work cut out for you - oops, bad choice of words........  Greg, got to cut out for work - that doesn't sound right either.  Fudge - y'all know what I mean.  Will be looking forward to finished pictures.

Greg Aksdal said:

I did finish getting these patterns glued on !!! Started cutting them too. 18 state ornaments for 2 orders and a Masonic square and compass. 

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Greg
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I got the compasses cut and found some hardware to use. I've got to burn the name of the Lodge it's going to and also burn the marks in the square. Those things are headed for a Lodge in Statham, Ga. near Athens. 

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Greg
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