Posts Tagged ‘clock making’
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve long been fascinated by Grandfather Clocks. (Maybe it doesn’t take much to excite me! LOL) These clocks just are an unusual, yet useful and beautiful, accessory to any home. When it comes to woodworking, making a clock, especially a Grandfather Clock, seems to me to be a great project.
A few years ago, at Christmas time, my husband and I decided to give our sons a special treat and purchase a Grandfather Clock for each of them. (We found a great deal on them.) When their clocks arrived by truck, these two boys and their families were very happily surprised.
Now suppose we had gone even further and made these clocks. How much more do you suppose they would have been appreciated? Perhaps this is a project you might want to consider.
By the way, these clocks are beautiful and really make a statement!
If you are into woodworking, making a Grandfather Clock may very well be your next project. If not, why not? How satisfying that would be.
For years I have been fascinated by them. Quite some time ago my parents and I visited a very, very large antique shop. This particular shop had so many Grandfather Clocks that I would hesitate to even try to guess how many there were. They had all been imported from Europe, and there were numerous designs and styles. Perhaps this is where I first became fascinated and intrigued with them.
Sometime after that my parents had a Grandfather Clock made for them by an Amish man. When my parents died, I inherited this clock. What a beautiful addition it has made to my home.
If you think these clocks are neat to have in your living room, why not consider making your own? Plans are readily available.