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Old 11-05-2009, 11:44 PM
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I've been spending available evening hours over the last few weeks creating two one-off clocks for a couple of Rennlist hooligans. My experience for such an engineering tour de force comes from this wackiness....

I'm still waiting on parts for the second clock (built within a 993 fan), so I figured it was appropriate to post a few pics of what's headed to Canada tomorrow.

For reference, I purchased a 10+ lb chunk of rough-cut Indonesian Amboyna wood. Once cut to size, I bored out a hole for the clock. An hour of sanding with various grits brought out the magnificent burl. It's protected with multiple applications of teak oil.

The rear is a plate of 16g sheet metal, held in place with four stainless socket head bolts (Matt may wish to dust inside the clock from time to time).

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Very nice wood sir!
Looks like a great job on the finish too.
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Very nice wood sir!
Here we go...


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Here we go...


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No no no... get yer mind out of the gutter AOW

Seriously. My home shop was originally 1400 sq ft of wood shop. The cars have taken over some space but I really enjoy furniture making. A life long hobby.
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Originally Posted by MarkD
Very nice wood sir!
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Here we go........where?
Lookin good Mr. Clean. Looks very classy.

So this second clock, where will it be going?
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My fine woodworking skills are on par with those of a blind logger...

(No disrespect meant towards the blind, or individuals employed within the logging industry.)


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So this second clock, where will it be going?
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Please buy me a bead blaster for Christmas so I can properly redo that POS.


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That is gorgeous wood!

Great job!
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Very nice Andreas!! Some 'clean your clock' comments came to mind but I am just too tired
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Battery powered or plug?
Love the look!
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That's beautiful Andreas.
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
Very nice Andreas!! Some 'clean your clock' comments came to mind but I am just too tired
Thank you, Bro. Chris.

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Battery powered or plug?
Love the look!
House current.

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That's beautiful Andreas.
Thank you!


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Beautiful work! Love the color of the wood. Nice job
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