Clock

[Sylvanite]

I had a piece of mineral-stained poplar lying around, so I turned it into a clock.

 

[jttheclockman]

Eric

Nice job. Did I mention I like clocks

Just a suggestion and this is just an opinion. But when making full faced clocks from a slab of wood I always find not using all numerals is more eye appealing. If you want to designate the numerals uses dots or dashes in place. The numbers 12, 3, 6, and 9 can be used. Love the wood grain. Thanks for showing.

 

[ablair]

Nice!

 

[Woodlvr]

Very nice Eric. Anthony I do not know how you did your post but nice job.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is a cool clock. I may have to add that to my list.

 

[el_d]

Cool Eric, I like clocks too, just havent made one yet......

 

[Sylvanite]

...when making full faced clocks from a slab of wood I always find not using all numerals is more eye appealing. If you want to designate the numerals uses dots or dashes in place. The numbers 12, 3, 6, and 9 can be used.

Yes, that was my original intent. When I did a test engraving, however, it looked too sparse. If the clock had been smaller, I would have stuck with just 4 numbers (and they would have been proportionately larger), but at 9.5" diameter, I chose to use all 12.

Generally, though, I agree with you. One wants the eye drawn to the grain (or figure) of the wood -- not the numbers.

Regards,
Eric

 

[jttheclockman]

Yes, that was my original intent. When I did a test engraving, however, it looked too sparse. If the clock had been smaller, I would have stuck with just 4 numbers (and they would have been proportionately larger), but at 9.5" diameter, I chose to use all 12.

Generally, though, I agree with you. One wants the eye drawn to the grain (or figure) of the wood -- not the numbers.

Regards,
Eric

You would have been right on the mark Eric with the larger numbers and dots or dashes. It still looks good, don't get me wrong. I love the grain in the wood.

 

[broitblat]

Nice work!

I just finished a clock (I'll get pictures up to prove it but wasn't ambitious enough to put on any numbering. I think the numbers look very elegant on your design and complement the figure in the wood nicely.

-Barry

 

[gwilki]

As a clock person, I love it.

 

[chrisk]

Very nice. IMHO, in this case, the numbers are quite discreet and don't interfere with the wood grain.

 

[KenBrasier]

Great Clock! I love clocks, just can't find the TIME to do 'em.

 

[workinforwood]

Great looking clock Eric. Love the simple clean look of it. It's amazing what poplar can turn into.