The Woodshop Shed

Deconstructed Ambrosia Maple Wall Clock

Furnished content.
(from Lumberjocks.com)


So, there were a few ideas I've been wanting to try for some time. Now, most people are going to either dislike this clock or hate it. That's fine. I've decided that I'm going to make what I want to make and not worry so much about whether or not it will sell. I want to let my creative side make the decisions.I've had this idea for a deconstructed clock and, so yes, this does take three clock movements to make… and three batteries. That doesn't worry me… I just wanted to try it, and the post modern English student in me kinda digs it.My favorite artists were always the Jackson Pollocks… slapping paint on a canvas on the floor and pushing the limits on the idea of what can be considered art.I've been watching the clock for the past 20 minutes, and it is keeping accurate time.Also, I think a few people on here mentioned the idea of doing one of these clocks horizontally… so I tried that with this one. I think it works with the clock's concept.Like the other clock I posted today, I rounded the corners and stained the edges with black stain.Because of the three clock movements, the “clock” has my desired “floating” effect.One of the things I noticed is that this Ambrosia Maple often darkens up a bit when the poly is applied. (See today's earlier clock).So, I applied two coats of Dead Flat Varnish before applying anything else. If you want to keep a piece of wood from darkening from a polyurethane application, you should get some of this stuff. It really helps the wood keep its original color during the finishing process:The clock is about 15.5” wide and 5.5” tall.Don't beat up on me too much!

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