| Table-Top Clock -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-307 |
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With the face and case assembled, the finishing steps in the table-top clock include attaching the sculpted top to the case and the back panel, followed by application of a wood finish.. Materials: Brass screws
Brad nails
Wire cutters
220-grit sandpaper
Yellow woodworker's glue
Clamps
Polyurethane and tung wood-finish
Paint brushes
Rags
Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his Web site -- information below under Resources. Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with wood, power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains, solvents and other toxic solutions.
Steps:
- After cleaning the surface of all of the elements using 220-grit sandpaper, the next step is to attach the top to the case. The sculpted top is glued to the top horizontal piece. Since it is glued long-grain to long-grain, no additional joinery will be needed.
- Since the top piece is sculpted, and thus difficult to clamp securely, it may have a tendency to slide out of alignment during glue-up. To prevent this from happening, place some small brads in the top support, and snip off the heads of the brads (figure A) prior to glue up. The slightly protruding ends of the brads will help hold the top in place.
- Apply yellow woodworker's glue to the bottom of the top piece (figure B) as well as the surface of the top support.
- Position the top piece (figure C) and clamp it into position, using long clamps and wood blocks (figure D).
- The back panel is cut to precise dimensions from 1/2-inch cherry plywood. With the panel cut, place it in the rabbets (figure E), an secure the panel using brass finishing screws.
- We chose a commercial mixture of tung oil and urethane as a wood finish for the clock. Apply the finish with a paintbrush (figure F), and rub it into the wood with rags.
- About four coats of finish are recommended. Use "0000" steel wool between each coat for a smooth, polished finish.
Tip: The clock mechanism is easy to install. The one we used has quartz movement. These simple battery-operated clocks are available from woodworking and craft-supply stores. Sponsored Resource
> Click here to order your tools and materials for this project from Woodcraft!
RESOURCES :
Fine Woodworking
A magazine devoted to high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking.
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
The Small Wood Shop (The Best of Fine Woodworking)
Author: Helen Albert (Editor)
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561580619
Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456
Mastering Woodworking Machines (Fine Woodworking Book)
Author: Mark Duginske
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 0942391985
David Marks Website
David Marks, DIY's Wood Works host, is a master woodworker. For more information on cut sizes and project details, please contact him via his Website at www.djmarks.com
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