Southwood Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Looking like I might be building 2 clocks this fall. 1 in QSWO and 1 in Walnut. The question pertains to the side panels. Instead of using the 1/4 ply, how do you think the side would look with a nice veneer burl in the panel areas for the Walnut and maybe a curly veneer in the QSWO? Think it will be too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just my personal opinion, but I don't think I do either of those. Walnut burl is very dark once finished and with a walnut frame, it'll be lost and somewhat unappreciated (especially since it's only on the sides). And for the QSWO, we're talking about a wood that naturally makes something of a statement with it's ray flecks. Adding a curly veneer to the sides feels like gilding the lily as it were. I think this is certainly in the realm of personal taste so that's just my 2 cents worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 I have to agree with Marc. A case might be made for a complimentary species in the side panels. Might. But curly or burl seems a little over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 That's why I ask, the little voice said too much, but the other little voice said go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'd listen to voice#1 on this one bub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I always mock something up and let the boss decide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 If you go whole hog on a clock like this one I found online the burl would look pretty good. http://www.clockway.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=CHM611F031&Category_Code=grandfather000 Its only 20k ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 28 minutes ago, TIODS said: I always mock something up and let the boss decide But neither are for the boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Just now, Southwood said: But neither are for the boss Well, if they're not paying clients then I still let the boss decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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