Wooden Clocks: 31 Favorite Projects & Patterns (Fox Chapel Publishing) Cases for Grandfather, Pendulum, Desk Clocks & More with Your Scroll Saw; Includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Designs - Softcover

Editors Of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565234278 ISBN 13: 9781565234277

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Make time to scroll a beautiful clock case!

• 31 favorite projects from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine
• Step-by-step instructions, patterns, photos, and tools & materials lists
• Projects for all skill levels including beginner, intermediate, and advanced designs
• Includes cases for grandfather clocks, pendulum clocks, desk clocks, and more
• A wooden gear clock project is included, to make the entire timepiece

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is proud to present this collection of 31 beloved clock projects hand-selected from the pages of 8 years of issues of the #1 magazine for scroll saw woodworkers.

In addition to patterns, you'll find tips and techniques for cutting, finishing, and assembling, as well as suggestions for designing your own timepiece cases. Whether you're a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by the unique designs and personal stories from renowned clockmakers like John A. Nelson, Gary Hawkes, Paul Meisel, Sue Mey, and Diana Thompson.

For your convenience, the projects are broken down into sections according to skill level—including beginner, intermediate, and master clocks. Choose a project that suits your current abilities or build your skills by working your way up to the more advanced projects! You will find expert step-by-step instructions along with all of the crisp photos, detailed patterns, and tips and techniques you will need to guarantee clock-making success.

Clocks do more than just tell the time. They can handsomely accessorize your desk. They can adorn a wall as a piece of art. They can frame a photo, emphasize a favorite pastime, and even make a creative statement. Handmade clock cases make wonderful gifts and are even popular items at arts and crafts fairs!

Some of the beautiful timepiece cases inside Wooden Clocks include:

• Elegant fretwork clocks
• Whimsical desk and mantel clocks
• Keepsake boxes with inlay clocks
• Classic wall clocks
• Gift clocks for any occasion
• And the amazing Wooden Gear Clock that runs without any batteries!

The beautiful cases inside Wooden Clocks each fit some type of clock insert (usually a self-contained clock) and will transform any average timepiece into an heirloom to be enjoyed for generations!

About this title

About the Author

This book is compiled from all the best projects found in the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine.

Fox Chapel Publishing publishes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, outdoor recreation, coloring, Zentangle(R), kids crafts, and more. Fox Chapel publishes two magazines, Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, and more than 1,200 book titles. Our imprints include Design Originals, IMM Lifestyle Books, Creative Homeowner, and Heliconia Press. Publishers Weekly has named Fox Chapel Publishing a "Top 10 Fastest Growing Independent Publisher" four times since 2006.

From the Back Cover

Make Time to Scroll
a Beautiful Clock.

Clocks do more than just tell the time. They can handsomely accessorize your desk. They can adorn a wall as a piece of art. They can frame a photo, emphasize a favorite pastime, and even make a creative statement. That is why we collected 31 of the most popular clocks from Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and packed them into this one big collection.

Whether you're a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by the unique designs and inspirational stories from renowned clock-makers like John A. Nelson, Gary Hawkes, Paul Meisel, Sue Mey, and Diana Thompson. Plus, you will find expert step-by-step instructions along with all of the crisp photos, detailed patterns, and tips and techniques you will need to guarantee clock-making success.

Some of the beautiful timepieces inside Wooden Clocks include:

• Elegant fretwork clocks
• Whimsical desk and mantel clocks
• Keepsake boxes with inlay clocks
• Classic wall clocks
• Gift clocks for any occasion
• And...the amazing Wooden Gear Clock that runs without any batteries

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is the leading how-to magazine for scroll saw artists and wood crafters, and includes step-by-step projects, tips, techniques, and designs from today's top pattern designers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565234278
• ISBN 13: 9781565234277
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152