Creative Woodworks & crafts 1998-09, страница 47

Head (Top) Level

The "head" level is the lop level and it features a rectangular opening in its center that exposes the pendulum shaft. This is where the sound of the chimes exits the clock. A fretwork ring, made from contrasting wood, encircles the bezel. On each side of the top level is a door which houses the music movements. As shown in the photos, each of these doors sits under a sub-roof which is supported by fretwork brackets. The music exits the clock via two irregularly-shaped holes concealed by Irt-lu urk imrrs. I'.ulh I :'oi;l .UK; sui) ruut

Sound of the chimes exits the clocks at this level

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About the plans

In addition to the full size patterns, the plans for both clocks include complete assembly instructions. These provide step-by-step, 3-D il lustrations, as well as tips for mounting your favorite music movements (available from Klockit). The patterns for each clock are provided on eighteen 11" x 17" sheets of paper for ease of handling.

The two sets of plans are available exclusively from Wilckens Woodworking, P.O. Box 520496, Independence, MO 64052. The price for each clock plan is $22.95, or $39.95 for both, plus $3.00 S&H for U.S. residents, S4.00 S&H for Canada and Mexico, and $6.00 S&H for orders outside North America, jfi

Assembly tips

The clock plans provide patterns for "skirting" pieces that can be used around the floors for those who do not wish to rout the edges. These skirts can also be used to cover the edges to hide the end grain if plywood is used. Also included are patterns for a small trim board that can be used to cover any mismatch between the panels and the floors.

Both clocks are designed to come apart into four individual components, making them easier to transport. Each floor has locators on the bottom that fit into locating holes in the mating section. Of course, one can choose to glue all the floors together, thus eliminating the four-components concept entirely. Incidentally, all of the pieces on these clocks can be cut with a 16" or larger scroll saw.

l-'or information about other plans you can purchase from Dan ancl Raymond Wilckens, please see their ad on the following page.

2nd Floor Level

The second level is the pendulum level, and is distinguished by a uniquely angled panel which opens into an alcove with radial steps and even a fretwork "water fountain"! Throughout the rest of this level, more dazzling fretwork abounds.

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