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Offline dgman

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Owl Clock Plaque
« on: July 29, 2011, 11:03:33 am »
Last Weekend I was cleaning out my shop, and I found this Bass round blank. They are available at craft stores such as Michael's or Hobby Lobby. I thought I needed to do something with it. I found the pattern in an old book by Rick and Karen Longabaugh: 400 Full-Size Mini-Clocks. Cut with a Flying Dutchman UR1 blade. Finished with my BLO-mineral spirits mix, then top coated with semi gloss spray lacquer.
My question to you guys, Does the clock thing work, or should I not do them with the clock.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 11:38:56 am »
Awesome job there Dan, I like it. Thanks for posting. It gives me an idea. ;)
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 11:42:44 am »
Very very nice DG. Like Russ, that gives me an idea.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 12:13:33 pm »
Dan...I think they could go either way...lots of folks are 'owl' people and either with or without should sell at your show.

When I did my projects on the basswood 'rounds' I used the Danish Oil finish just to give the application a chance to help hold the bark in place.

Nice Job!

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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2011, 12:32:23 pm »
Very nicely cut Dan.  Thanks for showing us your work.

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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2011, 12:33:33 pm »
Thats a really good idea to do with the wood blank, very nice job on it too
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2011, 12:48:35 pm »
Wow Dan really nice good work I like it.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2011, 02:06:04 pm »
Looks good to me Dan, and I think the clock just adds some functionality.  Gives people a reason other than just "artistic" to put it on display.  You could always have some of each for sale.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2011, 02:09:10 pm »
I think you did a Great job on this one and I can see the clock being there.
Hey....I didn't know Hobby Lobby or Michaels sold that kind of wood blanks.
Wow!  I gonna go check out our later.  Thanks for the info Dan....  Danny  :+}
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2011, 02:30:35 pm »
nice job Dan
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2011, 02:44:18 pm »
Very nice Dan.  I kind of like them with no clock.  If others are like me, I have so many clocks now.  Just my $.05.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2011, 02:46:14 pm »
I think the clock adds to the overall look.  Make the eyes looking up at the "moon" for more interest.
Just my 2 cents worth......that's all I can afford.  Nice job on the puiece.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2011, 04:03:47 pm »
Quote from: beginner on July 29, 2011, 02:44:18 pm
Very nice Dan.  I kind of like them with no clock.  If others are like me, I have so many clocks now.  Just my $.05.
Jim, Everything I am cutting these days are for the two shows I will be doing this year. Anything that does not get sold will end up as Christmas gifts!
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2011, 10:26:33 pm »
The effect the bark gives is great.

Just a thought, if you know any wood cutters in your area, get in touch with them and see if they would cut some rounds for you. Chances are they will have stuff from dead wood and most of the shrinking and cracking will be done, if it's cut from green living trees it will take a while to dry.
Most turners will rough out bowls then store them till they are dry by which time they will know if it's junk or workable. About 6 months minimum more realistically a year or more. So they do lots so they can have a continuous supply, there are many discussions on how to dry this stuff properly so I'm not going there, search around you'll find lots of info.
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Re: Owl Clock Plaque
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2011, 07:34:55 am »
Dan, I think there are tastes for everyone, your work looks wonderful with or without clock, thanks for sharing your idea
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