Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks: 37 Beautiful Projects for the Home Workshop - Softcover

Nelson, John A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565231198 ISBN 13: 9781565231191

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

Comprehensive, step-by-step photo chapter. Features plans, parts lists and instructions for 37 clocks. Never run out of ideas for clocks again! John Nelson offers plans and parts lists for a wide variety of traditional, Shaker and contemporary clocks.

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From the Back Cover

Nothing enhances a rooms decor like a handsomely crafted, hand-made clock. Whether your passion is stately grandfather clocks, timeless mantel clocks or modern desk clocks, you'll find all the information you need to create your own timepiece here in this book from author and clock collector John A Nelson. John's love for American-made clocks shines through as he introduces you to the history of clock making in America. You'll learn about Seth Thomas and other renowned craftsmen and take a closer look at America's favorite clocks, including the popular Regulator and School House clocks. John then moves into the basics of clock making. Anyone interested in crafting his own clock will appreciate the in-depth informations in the chapter on clock components. You'll learn how to incorporate authentic movements in your clock, or you can choose to make use of modern clock components. In the comprehensive step-by-step photo chapter, see exactly how to build a replica of a Shaker coffin-style clock. Use these basic techniques - plus the plans, parts lists and specific information presented here- to create 37 different clocks. Choose from these Or try your hand at these classic antique designs: exciting contemporary clocks: Tambour Shelf Clock Krazy Klock Black Mantel Clock Balloon Shelf Clock Skeleton Clock Triangular Shelf Clock Mission Shelf Clock Three-Wood Pendulum Clock Shaker Wall Clock Sextant Desk Clock Plus 27 more complete clock plans John rounds out his book with an extensive appendix. A separate appendix includes an index of the woods used to make the 37 project clocks, including exotics such as cocobolo, purple heart and zebra wood plus classic stand-bys like cherry, oak and figured maple.

About the Author

John A. Nelson is the author of Weekend Woodworker and How to Make Wooden Baskets with a Scroll Saw. He lives in Dublin, New Hampshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1565231198
• ISBN 13: 9781565231191
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180