The CarveWright Mantle Clock - January 2013 Project of the Month

[mtylerfl]

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

[Smoken D]

Great looking clock Michael. Dang, I forgot tomorrow is another month for the POM. Happy New Year!

[dehrlich]

I'm still new here... how does one enter said contest? I wish to portray my skills in making such an item.

[Smoken D]

I'm still new here... how does one enter said contest? I wish to portray my skills in making such an item.

The project of the Month club you join. Every month for 12 months Michael developes another project for you to download and enjoy. The cost is $120 for 12 projects making each project costing $10 each. Again at the beginning of each month you will receive your project notice via e-mail and download from there. See here to join;

http://store.carvewright.com/home.php?cat=263

[mtylerfl]

The project of the Month club you join. Every month for 12 months Michael developes another project for you to download and enjoy. The cost is $120 for 12 projects making each project costing $10 each. Again at the beginning of each month you will receive your project notice via e-mail and download from there. See here to join;

http://store.carvewright.com/home.php?cat=263

Thanks for explaining that, Smoken'!

[lynnfrwd]

I got it up now. You can go ahead and activate your subscription.

Connie

[mikemi]

Thanks Connie, I will be ordering that in the next day or so.

Mike

[Bigtyme]

Finally got around to finishing the Mantle Clock. The clock will be donated to the local Family Literacy Auction in April. I have built them something every year for the last 15 years or so and the clock will be paired with a serving tray this year (I have it designed, but yet to be carved). I hope it raises a few dollars for them. It is an extremely worthy cause and they serve a lot of people every year....

[Bigtyme]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. It was a fun carve and a great POM.....

[Bigtyme]

Very nice looking project... Definitely a winner... Thank you Michael. Can't wait to try it out...