Wooden
Clocks
31 Favourite Projects & Patterns
The
Best of ScrollSaw Magazine
Softcover
215 x 280mm
150pp
Published by Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc., East Petersburg PA USA
R.R.P.$35.90
ISBN 978-1-56523-427-7
Little Dutch Windmill Clock
King
of the Jungle Carousel Clock
Treble Clef Clock
Keepsake Trinket Boxes
The
Pendulum Heart Clock
"I Love Golf" Clock
Elegant Fretwork
Sports Wall and Desk Clocks
Violin Clock
A Valentine's Day Gift
Puzzle
Clocks
Patriotic Clock
As reviewed in The Australian Woodworker Issue 146
On the cover of Wooden Clocks the book claims to have 31 different plans but a review of the contents reveals only 27 different projects. The discrepancy is due to the fact that some chapters have more than one plan based on a common theme.
The cover photo is also a bit misleading. It shows a wooden gear clock which is detailed as one of the projects. However the remaining 30 plans are for wooden clocks with conventional battery-powered clock mechanisms.
All of the projects in the book have previously appeared in Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine and are therefore designed to be made with the scrollsaw. The projects are set out according to the level of skill involved - beginner, intermediate and 'master'.
Many of the clocks are scrollsawn shapes with clock fit-ups inserted into a circular recess. Some patterns are simple while others are quite elaborate with a number of separate components to be cut and glued together.
More traditional styles include a simple Shaker Clock (including clock case), Lang Clock (wall clock with pendulum movement) and a miniature Grandfather Clock.
The Keepsake Trinket and Woven Boxes all have a clock in their lid. In each case the box is glued up in layers from scrollsawn components.
The ultimate project in the book is of course the Wooden Gear Clock. In addition to the scale plans, photographs and step-by-step instructions provided with all of the projects, for this clock there are also cross-sections and expoded diagrams of how the wooden mechanism is assembled.
Wooden Clocks has a variety of clocks with a wide appeal, suitable for scrollers looking for patterns with fit-ups as well as clockmakers seeking new challenges.
Photos: Colour
Units of measure: Imperial
Contents
What Can You Make With This Book?
Introduction
Beginner
Clocks
Little Dutch Windmill Clock
King of the Jungle Carousel Clock
Treble Clef Clock
Keepsake Trinket Boxes
The Pendulum Heart Clock
"I Love Golf" Clock
Elegant Fretwork
Sports Wall and Desk Clocks
Violin Clock
Intermediate
Clocks
A Valentine's Day Gift
Oval Wall Clock
Puzzle Clocks
Patriotic Clock
Miniature Grandfather
Clock Cat Lover's
Clock Woven Box Clocks
Lizard Desk Clock
Simple Shaker Clock
Master
Clocks
Watchful Leopard Clock
Romantic Stained-Glass Clock
Fretwork Shelf Clock
Gingerbread Wall Clock
Japanese Mantel Clock
Windmill Clock
Wooden Gear Clock
"In Flight" Waterfowl Clock
The
Lang Clock
List of Contributors
Miniature Grandfather
Clock Cat Lover's
Clock Woven Box Clocks
Lizard
Desk Clock
Simple Shaker Clock
Watchful Leopard Clock
Romantic Stained-Glass Clock
Fretwork Shelf Clock
Gingerbread Wall Clock
Japanese Mantel Clock
Windmill
Clock
Wooden Gear Clock
"In Flight" Waterfowl Clock
The Lang Clock