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Title: Mantel Clock
Post by: Merlin on March 11, 2015, 06:18:34 am: Hi all been around just not making myself visible, been having heart/health problems.
But I did finally get the Japanese Mantel Clock I started several weeks back, made from an old Oak bed headboard resawn to 5mm thick (a tad over 3/16 inch). Here (https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=8b6f628a5b6171b19fa8) To view the file click on the far right of the small picture icon shaped like an eye.

***Merlin***
Title: Re: Mantel Clock
Post by: gordster on March 11, 2015, 06:56:14 am: Out and Out beautiful Merlin......Take care friend and be well.....
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Post by: DWSudekum on March 11, 2015, 08:16:14 am: Very nicely done Merlin. Glad you are doing better. Thanks for sharing this with us.

DW
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Post by: pddesertrat on March 11, 2015, 10:12:27 am: Merlin, first I hope you get to feeling better very soon.

Really a nice piece of work, Merlin. I love the pattern of that clock, mind if I ask where you got the pattern. I have patterns for several clocks, but I really like yours better. I have just started doing this type of fret work, in the process of making a box called "The Five Dragon Box", as opposed to cutting portrait type fret work. I'm really enjoying it. Hope I do somewhat a well as you do.
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Post by: frankorona on March 11, 2015, 11:12:59 am: It's good to know you're better health, take care. :) :)
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Post by: Dakota Saw Dust on March 11, 2015, 08:24:28 pm: Merlin - It looks fantastic. I started that clock 2012 but stopped when I couldn't buy the correct size face. Yours looks perfect. May I ask where you purchased yours. i started it for my baby sister [62] and would like to finish it. You give me hope. Brian
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Post by: Merlin on March 12, 2015, 05:52:55 am: Brian got the face and clock in NZ clock face (http://www.clockworks.co.nz/index.php?route=product/category&path=46)
There are other places over your way but thought I'd try local and the price was favourable.
If'n you find NZ too pricey let me know and will find the other sites for you.

***Merlin***
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Post by: Merlin on March 12, 2015, 06:17:39 am: pddesertrat: Thanks for the comments, I'm enjoying cutting this type also.
As for where I got the pattern (have misplaced the magazine) but I'm sure it was ssws summer 2004 issue.

***Merlin***
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Post by: lwilli on March 12, 2015, 10:02:03 am: Merlin,
This piece is an example of beautiful craftsmanship. You must have nerves of steel to be able to cut such a delicate project, but I'm sure it's just a combination of patience and skill which you definitely have. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy this completed project.

Louis
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Post by: pddesertrat on March 12, 2015, 10:05:51 am: Thanks for the infor, Merlin. Brian, have you looked at www.Klockit.com
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Post by: Rover2 on March 12, 2015, 07:35:53 pm: Beautiful clock Merlin. Thanks for sharing and I am glad you are feeling better.

Al
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Post by: rdatelle on March 12, 2015, 09:05:47 pm: Great job Merlin. The wait was worth it. Hope your feeling better to. Don't over do it.
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Post by: wombatie on March 14, 2015, 01:42:48 am: Awesome looking piece of work. Love the wood what is it? You take care of yourself Merlin, don't do too much too soon will you.

Marg
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Post by: Merlin on March 14, 2015, 06:15:57 am: Thank Marg and the others.
It was and old oak headboard I had resawn 255x5mm (bout 10x3/16).
And sprayed with gloss.

***Merlin***
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Post by: pddesertrat on March 14, 2015, 11:36:44 am: For anyone in the US interested in the pattern for that beautiful clock, I found it.

http://www.wildwooddesigns.com/Japanese-Mantel-Clock-Plan-P695.aspx

I do not know if they ship outside the US.
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Post by: KarlB on March 14, 2015, 05:07:33 pm: Well done Merlin.

And specifically for anyone having the magazine (as Merlin mentioned);

It is in Scroll Saw Workshop (as it was known then. Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts now) Summer 2004 Issue 15 page 72.
The designer is John A. Nelson.

Karl
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Post by: Merlin on March 15, 2015, 06:06:43 am: Thanks Karl, I have missed placed my copy I've hunted everywhere for it the mind has gone me thinks.

***Merlin***
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Post by: Dakota Saw Dust on March 16, 2015, 02:40:34 pm: Thanks again Merlin for the inspiration. Your right, the pattern is in SSWS Summer 2004, issue 15, page 72 by John Nelson. Also, I will be getting my clock face from NZ. Klockit and all the other suppliers don't carry anything close. One more question. Did you soak & form your roof piece? Thanks Brian
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Post by: pddesertrat on March 16, 2015, 03:17:21 pm: Quote from: Dakota Saw Dust on March 16, 2015, 02:40:34 pm
Thanks again Merlin for the inspiration. Your right, the pattern is in SSWS Summer 2004, issue 15, page 72 by John Nelson. Also, I will be getting my clock face from NZ. Klockit and all the other suppliers don't carry anything close. One more question. Did you soak & form your roof piece? Thanks Brian

Can you share a link to where you are getting the clock face from?
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Post by: Dakota Saw Dust on March 16, 2015, 07:46:08 pm: Paul - Merlin posts the NZ site in his 7th reply on the 1st page of replies. If I were more computer savvy I would have brought it up for you. Click on the under lined words following NZ. Brian
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Post by: Merlin on March 17, 2015, 07:16:22 am: Brian: No I didn't soak this one, I cut a one piece piece.
I don't have the pattern in front of me tonite but I believe it was an 1/8 inch thick.
It was the one I had the most trouble with, When get around to doing a second one I will have a go at soaking the roof method.

Paul: clockworks (http://www.clockworks.co.nz)

***Merlin***
Title: Re: Mantel Clock
Post by: pddesertrat on March 17, 2015, 10:55:23 am: Quote from: Merlin on March 17, 2015, 07:16:22 am

Paul: clockworks (http://www.clockworks.co.nz)

***Merlin***

Thank you, Merlin. I had gone back to your earlier post and found is a instructed...
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Post by: bubbaloo158 on May 02, 2015, 12:48:38 am: That is nothing less than spectacular!!! I'm sure looking forward to the day when I'll be able to do something half as good as that.
Great job.

Bobby