My first clock

paul johnson 2	23/01/2011 16:19:17
197 forum posts 100 photos	Well as the title say's this is my first clock I was going to put a insert into a disc and on a plinth but then I saw Sad sam's album and thought I would copy his design a bit comments most welcomed. Edited By sparky on 23/01/2011 16:57:15
BillW	23/01/2011 16:54:01
711 forum posts 21 photos	That's very very nice Paul. Who needs a Maxi 2, VB thingy etc, etc. Bill.
paul johnson 2	23/01/2011 17:08:28
197 forum posts 100 photos	Thankyou sparky.
Per Ulv	23/01/2011 17:39:23
16 forum posts	That looks great ! Which types of wood have you used ? Per
Sparky	23/01/2011 17:47:16
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dennis wake	23/01/2011 17:55:44
2044 forum posts 1451 photos 1 articles	hi Paul you should be very proud of the clock you made there mate it looks really good. dennis
Derek Lane	23/01/2011 17:57:31
Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos	Very nice Paul agree with Bill about the equipment as long as you enjoy it thats the main thing
paul johnson 2	23/01/2011 18:39:35
197 forum posts 100 photos	Thanks for your comments, Per I used oak as the main components and mahogany for the spindels, I agree with Bill and Derek on equipment but I started at the bottom so their is only one way and that is up now I got the bug. Cheer's Paul.
dennis wake	23/01/2011 18:46:41
2044 forum posts 1451 photos 1 articles	hi Paul this lathe is the one that i started with. it is your vision as to the itom that you turne and as i sayed you have done realy well. dennis
Alan T.	23/01/2011 19:14:03
1033 forum posts 98 photos	Hello Paul, Just add my congratulations on your first clock to the others.I started with an electric drill mounted in a home made clamp and very rudimentary tools from a car boot sale so don't worry about it. Once the bug bites,you'll look at wood in an entirely different way.I spent some time last week sorting through firewood at one of the sheds and found several suitable logs. As Derek says enjoy it. Cheers Alan T.
Ron Davis	23/01/2011 20:56:11
1619 forum posts 201 photos	Nice Clock Paul. The spindles need to be really accurate for a job like that and they look spot on. You dont say what you will do with it, pride of place in the family home, or a gift. Either way the object of admiringlooks Ron
Ron Davis	23/01/2011 20:59:31
1619 forum posts 201 photos	Posted by BillW on 23/01/2011 16:54:01: That's very very nice Paul. Who needs a Maxi 2, VB thingy etc, etc. Bill. If you dont want it, I have room in my shed! Ron
BillW	24/01/2011 10:27:08
711 forum posts 21 photos	I don't want to take anything away from Paul's well deserved praise but I have to answer Ron. A top class lathe would be very nice Ron, if one came my way would you help me carry it down into the cellar. Bill.
Simon Reeves	24/01/2011 12:53:15
622 forum posts 227 photos	Nice one Paul. Much more complex and sophisticated than just an insert in a disc, and well worth the extra effort. As they say, from little acorns... How did you decorate the top? Can't quite see from the photos whether it's painted, textured or what. Simon
Ron Davis	24/01/2011 15:48:28
1619 forum posts 201 photos	Not with my back Bill!