February 2015 Project of the Month - The Noble Pedestal Clock

Hello,

The Noble Pedestal Clock combines functionality with pleasing aesthetics for your home decor. Use it for yourself, give as a gift or sell this unique clock at Arts & Craft venues for extra income. This project features segmented layer construction with a secure mortise and tenon method of attaching the pedestal to the base component.

The project uses just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The Nobel Pedestal Clock is about is about 6.5" wide 6" deep x 12.7" tall.

Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Clock_Face-Back.mpc
• Middle_and_Base.mpc
• Pedestal_Parts.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Face-Back: 0.75" x 7.2" x 20.5"
Middle_Base: 0.75" x 11" x 21.5"
Pedestal_Parts: 0.5" x 5.5" x 17.5"

Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine in all cases.

3) A 3½" clock insert (we used model #15455 from http://www.klockit.com)

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

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

Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice. Here’s what I used on my Noble Pedestal Clock made from Select Pine:

• Rust-Oleum Ultimate Stain - Black Cherry
• Several coats spray Shellac
• Several coats of Krylon Clear Acrylic spray

Michael very Noble of you,;) a beautiful piece. Will be fun to make for several I know. Thanks!

Michael,

Absolutely gorgeous project! Noble clock indeed! Can't wait to carve this one! Thank you!

dbemus

Great project again Michael, This will look awesome on the mantel, Thanks again job well done,

Thank you all! This project uses an assembly-layer technique that could be used/modified for a lot of other projects. I hope it inspires!