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mtylerfl
12-13-2017, 03:41 PM
Hello,

Take the helm with this miniature Ship’s Wheel Clock! This nautical-themed clock will make a nice addition to your own decor, or as a gift or craft item to sell.

The project uses just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required.

The finished dimensions are about 10" diameter x 1.25" thick.

Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):

• Ship_Wheel_FRONT.mpc
• Ship_Wheel_REAR.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:

FRONT: 0.75" x 11" x 18"
REAR: 0.75" x 9" x 15"

NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine.

3) Eighteen 0.25" dowel buttons, a 3.5" clock insert (we used model #15452 from http://www.klockit.com), brass triangle ring hanger

4) Sandpaper, glue, stain and/or paint and clear finish

5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details. A spindle sander and small belt sander are also handy to speed up preparation for finishing.

Apply the finish of your choice. Here’s what I used on the sample Ship's Wheel Clock made from Select Pine:

• Applied Rustoleum Golden Mahogany stain to the wheel (I left the dowel buttons their natural color and glued them in after staining the wheel)
• Several light coats Krylon Clear Acrylic overall

dbemus
12-14-2017, 02:17 PM
Absolutely gorgeous Michael!!! Can't wait to carve this one! I will be working on it this weekend!! My summer home will have one for sure! Thank you!

mtylerfl
12-15-2017, 08:05 AM
Absolutely gorgeous Michael!!! Can't wait to carve this one! I will be working on it this weekend!! My summer home will have one for sure! Thank you!


Excellent! Please post a photo or two when you have a chance!

henry1
12-15-2017, 08:14 AM
Would you know when it will be in the store I could use it now

mtylerfl
12-20-2017, 01:31 PM
Would you know when it will be in the store I could use it now

Here is the link to the project:

http://store.carvewright.com/product.php?productid=26027&cat=&page=6

It's $24 and is downloadable after purchase.