Woodworker's Journal 1984-8-5, страница 4

Shoptalk

A Big Project

For several years I've wanted to include plans for a classic 18th-century style grandfather clock in The Woodworker's Journal but, as is generally the case with such a complex project, I've been inclined to feel a bit uneasy about devoting a large number of pages to a project that perhaps only a small percentage of readers would undertake. But then 1 had the same misgivings about the roll-top desk we did back in 1979. Since that proved to be a very popular project, I've come to the conclusion that a great many readers are both willing and able to tackle the more challenging projects.

Presenting this clock was a fair challenge for us also. The starting point was a set of plans submitted to us by Roy B. Cook. In order to prove out the accuracy of the plans and the suitability of the joinery, it was obviously necessary for us to build the clock. Nearly one hundred and thirty hours of shop time (not including jig design) and $750.00 in materials went into the construction of the prototype.

Probably the most difficult job was the joint efforts of the shop, art and editorial departments to convert the original blueprints and instructions into a presentation that would cover each step of the construction as clearly as possible.

Because of the many pages needed to present the clock

article, it was necessary for us to divide the project into two parts. The second installment, which concerns the upper case construction and movement installation, will appear in the next issue.

The clock now graces our reception area and we are all very proud of it. Of the hundreds of projects we've built over the past eight years, it stands, both literally and figuratively, head and shoulders above anything else.

I hope that many of you will undertake the building of this elegant piece. Taken one step at a time, it is a time-consuming but not overly difficult project. If you have any questions concerning the construction, please remember that our staff stands ready to assist you. Just call or drop us a line.

Binders....At Last!

In the January/February 1984 issue, I promised that a binder system for back issues would be forthcoming as soon as possible. After considering many binder systems we have finally made arrangements to furnish our readers with their choice of either a binder (which will hold issues without having to punch holes in them) or a slip case. Whichever you choose, I'm sure you'll find them both handsome and durable. Ordering information can be found on page sixty-three.

Jim McQuillan

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