Popular Post danbell78 Posted April 20, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I pinged the community here a couple times for input on this project so only proper to share the final results. I was given a partially complete grandfather clock from a neighbor because the previous own of their house had left it there unfinished due to the difficulties they were having with it. I debated on the right solutions to finish it off as well, but I think I ended up with a pretty good outcome (especially since I was originally thinking I might have to paint it!) For the clock mechanism I actually bought a pretty beat up clock and took the mechanism out. With a little (or a lot really) of modifications I was able to get this mechanism into the new clock case. I had to change the openings in back and front, plus create a sliding platform to allow access to the clock parts. In the end I am happy with the results, and it is ticking away nicely in the dinning room now. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Very well done, nice save. It looks outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Beasley Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I see you fixed that cracked panel on the side, looks good. Let me guess, previous owner glued the panel in without allowing room to float and move? Looks good. Those clock works can be a bear to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Awesome job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I think you did an awesome job finishing this clock. That looks like a beautiful piece to have in your house well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 well done Dan and a nice save, treasured for many years to come I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Wow, that turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Well, it’s about time! Seriously though, great job! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 24 minutes ago, Coop said: Well, it’s about time! Seriously though, great job! Of course, it's about time. It's a clock young'un. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 That looks like the clockwork my Grampa put in his Empire kits he made back in the 70s. They said “tempus fugit” (time flies) on the face and one of them had phases of the Moon. I really want to build one someday. No idea where I’d put it in my house but I’ll find a place. Very nice clock, Dan, and you can be proud of that one for years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbell78 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Thanks for the comments and compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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