How Do You Make A Clock Out Of Wood?
Wood clocks can add a natural wood finishing beauty to your home or cabin, especially if you have wood paneled floors and walls. Personalizing your own wooden clock adds a zest of craftsmanship not otherwise seen in store bought clocks. Chainsaw a 1 1/2 inch piece of redwood stump or redwood burl to make the face clock foundation. If you don’t have access to this material, you can purchase it over the Internet. Rub down the clock foundation with a 50 grit belt, then refine the clock stump with an 80 grit belt and do a final polish with a 120 grit belt. Position your clock face on the redwood with at least a minimum of an 8 inch diameter to spare. Pinpoint the area with a circular compass lightly outlining a 6 inch circle for the clock mechanism. Bore a 5/16 inch hole in the middle of the clock face with a drill press. Then cut a 4 inch diameter circle on the other side directly aligned with the 5/16 inch hole. Carve a 1 inch hole in the middle of the 4 inch circle with a 1 inch router,
