1930’s “Radio” Clock - Project of the Month AUGUST 2011
Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for AUGUST 2011), called the The 1930's "Radio" Clock. This project reminds us of a time when early wood-cased tabletop radios were once a staple in just about every home. Complete with “grill cloth and tuning knobs” this 1930’s-style “radio” clock makes a great conversation piece!
The entire project is carved and cut out with just the two bits that came with your machine. The finished dimensions of the assembled 1930’s Radio Clock are about 8¼" wide x 9¼" tall x 3½" deep.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Radio_Clock_Board_1.mpc
• Radio_Clock_Board_2.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Board 1: 0.75" x 9" x 27"
Board 2: 0.75" x 9" x 26"
(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)
3) Clock insert with 3 ¼" face and 2 7/8 " mounting diameter (styles #15559, #15561, or #15562 from www.klockit.com)
4) Sandpaper, glue, wood stain, 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 1930’s “Radio” Clock project made from Select Pine wood:
“Radio” Clock Housing and Base:
• One coat water-based Zinsser Bulls Eye Ultimate Polyurethane Satin on the “grill cloth” (brushed on)
• Minwax English Chestnut #233 overall
• 3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss spray
• 2 coats water-based Zinsser Bulls Eye Ultimate Polyurethane Satin (brushed)
“Radio” Knobs:
• Sprayed with Krylon Brilliant Gold
• Brushed black Acrylic craft paint on knob ends
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