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| Building a Simple Wooden Desk Clock |
| This DIY kit brought to you by Woodcraft will show you how to create a simple, yet elegant, wooden desk clock. |
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There's nothing more satisfying than creating something with your own two hands, and whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this beautiful wooden clock is well within your ability. Materials: Quartz clock movement (2-3/4" diameter, brass bezel)
2-3/8" Forstner bit part
Table saw or hand saw
Drill press
Drill press clamp
Sandpaper (180-220 grit)
Oak board at least 4-1/4" side and 3/4" thick
Titebond wood glue
Clamps with at least 9" of jaw open
Countersunk screws
Router table with ogee bit (optional)
Bartley gel clear satin vanish
Safety glasses - Begin by picking a style for your clock. The arts-and-crafts style has a timeless look and works well with many decors.
- Next, select your wood and sand. For this project quarter sawn white oak (figure A) was used.
- Using a pattern, cut three pieces -- one for the clock body and two smaller pieces for the top and bottom.
Note: dimensions for the clock are 7" x 4-1/8" for the body and 2-1/4" x 5-2/4" for the top and bottom. - If you want to create a decorative chamfered (beveled) edge, simply set your saw blade at an angle (figure B). This will give your clock a more finished look.
Note: You also can use a router with an ogee bit to create a decorative edge. This tool makes a unique contour on the edges of the end pieces. - Mark the center of the clock face and drill a hole. Clamp the body onto the drill press and drill a hole centered left to right and 3-3/4" down from the top of the clock body.
- Drill a 2-3/8" diameter hole at least 13/16" deep.
- Now it's time to assemble the pieces to form the clock. Center and mark where to attach the top and bottom pieces and pre-drill the body. Drill holes in the top and bottom pieces.
- Glue and use countersunk screws, and then conceal them with decorative wood buttons (figure C). There should be a 3/4" overhang on all sides.
- With the body now intact, apply the finish by wiping a clear gel satin varnish onto the wood.
- Finally, insert the batteries and place the quartz clock movement into the body of the clock (figure D).
See the correct time and you now have a beautiful arts-and-crafts desk clock that you created yourself!
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