Woodworker's Journal 1984-8-1, страница 42

Captain's Clock

by David R. Lewis

This handsome timepiece, resembling the mariner's clocks often found in the Captain's quarters of old-time ships, will add a salty flavor to any room in the house. Ours is made from oak, but cherry or mahogany will also be appropriate choices.

The quartz movement (part F), the dial plate (part E), and the hands can be purchased from Mason and Sullivan Co., 586 Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673. The movement is part number 3609X-14 ($5.75); the dial plate is part number 7419 ($7.SO), and the hands are part number 4864X (60<f). Prices do not include shipping. Write to Mason and Sullivan for more information.

Step 1: Set table saw to 30 degrees and locate rip fence to make a 4^s/s in. wide cut. Rip a bevel on one edge then relocate fence to make a 4 in. wide cut. With the beveled edge now against the fence, rip a bevel on the opposite edge.

Step 2: Set the table saw blade and miter gauge to 90 degrees, then crosscut the stock into eight pieces, each one 6 in. long.

Step 3: Apply a thin coat of glue to each of the beveled edges, then assemble and clamp all eight pieces with a pair of web clamps.

Step 4: One end of the blank must be flat in order to attach a face plate. Use the table saw miter gauge to make one trimming cut, then turn the blank and make a second cut flush with the first. Continue this for all eight sides of the blank. To insure a flat surface, the trimmed end is sanded on a sanding board. To make a sanding board, simply glue a sheet of sandpaper to a piece of '/j in, to V* in. thick particle-board or birch plywood. Use rubber cement to bond the sandpaper as it makes for easy removal.

Step 5: Cut a V* in. thick pine face plate block to size, then glue and clamp it to the flat end of the blank. Allow to dry for four hours before removing clamps and trimming the face plate block flush with the blank. Locate the centerpoint of the block and attach a 4 in. to 6 in. diameter face plate with ³A in. long by number 10 flat head wood screws.

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