Scrollsaw Cuckoo Clock

[GregC]

Just started cutting this clock. I'm posting pics as I go to give me inspiration as well as motivation. Its not going as fast as other things I've done but it'll get there.  For now it''ll have a quartz movement  as I already have them sitting in a drawer soemwhere. When I see the dimensions of the finished product I'll see if I can squeeze a real cuckoo clock movement in the next generation if I'm still into watches and clocks by then.

 

 

 

 

[oldhippy]

That is wonderful. How long has it taken you?

[Squiffything]

Top notch as expected Greg following this one!

[GregC]

I've been at it on and off for 3 days now.

[GregC]

Finished cutting the next two pieces. I haven't done so much cutting in a long time.

 

 

[JimmyD]

Very nice work, how are the eyes holding out?

[GregC]

I'm not working on it so long that I have eye problems. I would have more eye problems with watches which have such tiny screws that I can hardly see them. lol,

[Squiffything]

Welcome to the oldies club Greg. 

[GregC]

I'm still young at heart   ;=)

[GregC]

Making progress on the next piece. Hoping I can stay motivated until its complete ;=)

 

[Squiffything]

Keep going Greg it’s looking good. Am I right in thinking it’s a 3D design? Built up in multiple layers.

[JimmyD]

Is it my old eyes or is the ply not wide enough?

[GregC]

8 hours ago, Squiffything said:

Keep going Greg it’s looking good. Am I right in thinking it’s a 3D design? Built up in multiple layers.

There are multiple layers and in different stains. I'll be trying to emulate the original as best I can. You can see what it should look like here:

https://cherrytreetoys.com/black-forest-clock-plan/

[GregC]

7 hours ago, JimmyD said:

Is it my old eyes or is the ply not wide enough?

My bad photographic composition makes it look that way. If its not wide enough, then I'll have to do that piece over.

[GregC]

Well, I've completed cutting all the scrollsawn pieces. The rest should be a piece of cake.

 

 

[AndyHull]

Magnificent work. Am I right in saying there are pieces for three clocks there?

[GregC]

3 hours ago, AndyHull said:

Magnificent work. Am I right in saying there are pieces for three clocks there?

You are correct sir

[Mattaphysics]

Wow... Breathtaking. That site is really neat too with all the clock case plans there are. What a talent.

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[GregC]

Thanks. To me its easier than fixing watches which have such small screws that I can hardly see them. I should've finished cutting it already but I got lazy and didnt do anything for the last few days.

[GregC]

It is my hope that some of you guys who have seen these scrollsawn clocks may be inspired to follow in my footsteps and pick up on scrollsawing so that this craft can live on and not die.

[Squiffything]

I am tempted Greg, just got to re-arrange the fitting of the saw to the lathe and I’m away. 

Then again I could use the one down the shed. 

[GregC]

2 hours ago, Squiffything said:

I am tempted Greg, just got to re-arrange the fitting of the saw to the lathe and I’m away. 

Then again I could use the one down the shed. 

It's not hard and you can cut up to 3/4" thick material. If u want details pm me

 

 

[GregC]

I finished cutting the body, the roof, the sides and the pieces for the pendulum. Whats left are the 2 support blocks,  bottom plate and the back. I started sanding and filing the pieces so maybe I could be staining the pieces soon and then assembling it.  When I get to the staining part is when I get excited as I know its almost done and I'm in the final straights. 

Wondering now what is the size of a normal cuckoo clock movement and how many rods it would have. Anyone have info for that?

[JimmyD]

It depends on the type of movement you are putting in the clock, battery or brass?

[Squiffything]

Cousins have new movements for cuckoo clocks

https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/regula-movements-parts

it may give you the sizes your looking for.

Im sure you would be able to find something similar over your side of the pond.

Edited June 3, 2019 by Squiffything