Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JANUARY 2013)... The CarveWright Mantle Clock! The finished timepiece can be proudly displayed on a mantle, bookshelf, side table or desktop. All components are arranged, carved and cut out from a single board. This simple and very useful project is ideal as a gift or resale product at arts & crafts shows! The project uses just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required.
The completed CarveWright Mantle Clock is about is about 12.25" wide x 6.5" tall x 4.25" deep.
Main Items you will need...
1) The Project Files (included):
• Mantle_Clock_1.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Mantle Clock: 0.75" x 11" x 31"
NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig.
3) A 3½" clock insert (we used model #15452 from http://www.klockit.com)
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 and speed up preparation for finishing.
Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice.
Here’s what I used on my CarveWright Mantle Clock made from Select Pine:
• Rust-Oleum Ultimate Stain - Traditional Cherry
• Several spray coats Krylon Clear Acrylic