Popular Post Ron Altier Posted November 9, 2011 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Here is the finished clock. The wood part was not too bad. The clock mechanism was another story. It would not run. After much trial and error, I discovered a set screw was twice as long as it should be and was rubbing the face where the shaft for the hands went thought. The picture doesn't do the the clock color justice as the cherry finish is much more beautiful in person. I gave it to my daughter for an early Christmas gift and she loves it. The next picture is me with the clock and Christmas projects from the past steamshovel, Dadio, Gerald and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Worsham Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Veeeerrrrry nice Ron! You should be proud of the work that you did on that clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Brink Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'll have to agree with Allen, Very nice! Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Jenkins1409946522 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Magnificent, Ron.. Black walnut? Type of finish? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 That was a very nice gift Ron. Excellent work on the clock. That was a great save on your part. By the way, I love the rocking horses also. They are soooo cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dillen Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 That is absolutely gorgeous! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Larry, the digital color was not correct. It is composed of very old Cherry and new Cherry. With the different colors and many dings, I stained it Antique Cherry and that is exactly how it came out, not the dark color that the picture shows. You can see more of the Cherry color in the second picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hechel Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Nice work Ron. can I adopt you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 John, you are to late, my neighbor has already applied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Chancellor Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ron, something like that, clock, you can never make just one. Nice work. I have an itch to do one too, maybe next year. Where did you get the clock works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Eh Ron, I only got one thing to say, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! Great to see you in the pic as well, you look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Steve, Klockit had the works as an entire kit that includes all components. I got it (after 10% discount) for around $360. They have works that can go into the thousands. I choose this one because of price and that I purchased one in 1978 that is still running in my first clock. Many people don't know that these mechanical works require a yearly oiling and a cleaning every 5 years. They are difficult to set up and requires that you have a lot of patience and understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Bringing @Ron Altier finished clock project to the live forums, it did turn out absolutely beautiful Ron! Click on the tag "Clock" below the title of the topic, and you'll see both topics at the top of the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamshovel Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Very nice grandfather clock. It will be the center of attraction for many years. Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Ron, that's excellent work! I like the horses, also. Made some for my kids and GKs. hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Beautiful clock Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishWoodCarver Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 WOW - that is gorgeous! Pictures rarely do color justice - I can only imagine how beautiful it is in person because it is beautiful in the picture. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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