September 10, 201114 yr I didn't know whether or not I posted this, I looked and didn't see it. If this is a re post remember I have CRS Â This is my Clock, minus the works, weights and pendulum. I am pleased with it now. Â
September 11, 201114 yr Author Larry, I am showing the antique cherry finish because I had such a terrible time with it. I used water based dye and it did NOT mix with my finish. It caused the dye to turn charcoal black. I had to sand it all down and start again. This clock was started about 30 years ago by a very dear friend, who has the plans.(he is over 90 now) He quit on it after he made some errors and he would tinker with it from time to time. Then it just laid in pieces in his shop. In the mean time he went on to make over 15 of this type of clock. He gave me the clock, knowing that I could fix the problems. I chose to stain it Antique Cherry because the Cherry in the clock was all different ages and different shades, plus it had a lot of  dings in it from moving and just being bumped. With all that, it really appears to be an antique.
September 14, 201114 yr Hey Ron, that turned out just absolutely beautiful my friend! I remember when you brought that into the shop. It was worn, faded, new construction, but in need of a woodworker willing to finish it up. Really nice job man, John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
September 14, 201114 yr I like it.  You did a wonderful  job rebuilding a forgotten piece.  I hope you write the whole story about the chock and put it in the clock so others will know the story in the future it would be great.
September 15, 201114 yr I just love it!  What an outstanding job! SQ It it can't be fixed with glue and sawdust - it's not worth fixing.
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