Creative Woodworks & crafts 1998-09, страница 46

Creative Woodworks & crafts 1998-09, страница 46

Something Special from 'Raymond and Dan Wilckens

Majestic Forest Clock

Pedestal (Base) Level

by Robert A. Becker

The Majestic Forest and Contemporaiy Elegance clocks arc the latest creations of Dan and Raymond Wilckens. These two clocks combino traditional and contemporary design elements to produce truly magnificent heirlooms. Perhaps the most innovative feature of these 52" beauties is that the patterns /or both are completely interchangeable! Any part from either clock can be replaced by the corresponding part from the other one. Through this interchangeability, it is possible to fully customize your clock.

Birth of an idea

At the Initial design stage (about a year ago), a single contemporaiy clock was conceived oi Raymond wanted this style, as Wilckens Woodworking's contemporary patterns were selling well. Dan, however, urged for the inclusion of more traditional elements. From this dichotomy, a compromise emerged: create two ''sister" clocks with interchangeable parts.

Over the past year, both clocks were designed and cut simultaneously, one section at a time. Much trial and error was involved, but when the sawdust settled, Dan and Raymond were keenly satisfied with their newest creations. The price in terms of "sweat equity"? About 160 hours of design time (including assembly instructions), and another 240 hours of sawing, assembling, and finishing (about 120 hours per unit). Add to that 62 scroll saw blades!

Anatomy of two clocks:

The pedestal (base) level features 24 fretwork brackets around a box whose majestic panel designs can be backed with lelt to accent the cuts. Optional ball feet under the four corners add a touch of elegance.

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Majestic Forest Clock Contemporary Elegance Clock

The first floor level includes two pillar assemblies, each adorned by sixteen fretwork brackets. The floor has a fence along its perimeter, with fretwork gateways at the front and back, and two lamp posts on the front corners. -■■'■'w^'^wwwit'iiuwMwiMi.i.i.....t mjiwwmmimmi^^ ■ - ifffffi'iffflf,^BBrr*waa*MM*TaB°TO :

Majestic Forest Clock

Contemporary Elegance Clock