My Scroll Saw

[Randy_]

The scroll saw I purchased to do pen work hasn't seen much activity so I decided to try it out on another project. I'm in the process of acquiring raw materials and learning a little more about this type of project. Supposed to take somewhere around 40 hours. At the rate I work, it should be ready about Christmas.[}]

 

[NavyDiver]

Good luck. You're more ambitious than I am.

 

[tas2181]

Randy,
Always wanted to try to make one of those- just haven't got around tu it.
Here is a picture of my last large scroll saw project.

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[JimGo]

Wow, both of those are impressive!

 

[Boomalia]

Randy
Where did you get your plans?

 

[tas2181]

The plans for the clock Randy shows are in the Spring 2007 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. The pattern in the magazine have a few things missing. Corrections can be found at http://www.wooden-clockworks.com/

PS: do a search for 'wooden gear clocks' on the internet and you will find quite a few different patterns

 

[jjenk02]

Randy, I just got a set of plans for a clock similar to that one, and it says about 40 hours to build. Like you, if I start now, I might be finished by Christmas..[]

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by NavyDiver
<br />Good luck. You're more ambitious than I am.

Thanks, Eric. Maybe I am just not as smart as you are?? [][]

 

[Randy_]

Tom: That is a very nice little project! But have to admit that something like that would drive me up the wall. Repetitive detail work is not my thing. I guess that is why I like doing pens. Every one is a little different.

 

[Randy_]

Jim: Can you post a link to where you got your plans from? Thanks.

 

[martyb]

Happy cutting Randy! I put a post in this forum a week or so ago with the start of my wooden gear clock. I've got Marc Trovars #13 plan as well, but decided to build Clayton Boyers Number 6 first. I felt it would look better inside a grandfather case. Keep the pictures coming as you continue the work!

 

[jaywood1207]

Nice job Randy. I also have this one on my to do list. I haven't done much scrolling lately but I guess I am a brute for punishment as I like Jeff Zaffino's patterns. The last one I did had over 1000 cuts (Family Time) but it was very rewarding when finished. It's also the only cutting I have kept for myself. Nobody can afford it for what I would want for it.[]

 

[tas2181]

Randy,
Total time to complete was about 40 hours but over 3 months to completion (had the pattern and motor kit for a year before I even started). Spend my time back and forth between the lathe and scroll saw so I don't get bored with either one.
Jay, been working on that pattern myself a little at a time- about half done now. LIke you said, I have quite a few projects that I've done that are only for me. No one would pay for the time I have into them.

 

[wudnhed]

You guys are impressive!!!!!!!!!!! Inspirational

 

[TellicoTurning]

Randy,
Cool Project... I'm a nut for clocks, don't have any other than the alarm on the bedstand, not enough room in the house, but I like your idea..

 

[Ozzy]

All I can say is Wow! I wish I had the time and the patience to tackle either one of those projects.

 

[johncrane]

WOW!! l like both.[]

 

[Hiram33]

Awesome work on both where do you find the time

 

[workinforwood]

They both look excellent to me. That's one thing I haven't scrolled..clocks.

 

[jttheclockman]

Nice work on the scrolling. I too have been known to scroll a piece or two. HA HA (if anyone knows me) Here is a unique piece if you need a wristwatch.

 

[GBusardo]

Originally posted by wudnhed
<br />You guys are impressive!!!!!!!!!!! Inspirational

double ditto []

 

[jjenk02]

John, that is an impressive wristwatch or is it watches?

 

[johncrane]

great work John.[]

 

[jttheclockman]

Thanks for the kind words and yes they are watches. I sell them at craft shows. It is a novelty piece. I also make solid band watches.