motorhomeless Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Greetings, My name is Stan and I am 65 years young. I am a retired carpenter and millworker (custom doors). Scrolling has always intrigued me but somehow I never took it up. (I bought my very first scrollsaw just last week). I look forward to interaction with the Scrollsaw Village Community as I believe I will be able to learn quite a bit from the more experienced members. My hobby for the last 5 years has been modifying vintage and antique Banjo Clock cases into what I call "Memory Clocks". If you are not familiar with The American Banjo Clock I have no doubt that you will recognize its distinctive shape. Basically, a Memory Clock is a working, functioning clock whose original mechanical movement has been replaced with a battery-powered Quartz movement. The resulting space enables the clock case to become a display case (sometimes lighted). In the two display areas a person can showcase emblems of some of his, or her favorite things. Pins, badges, insignia, stickers and so forth that might represent the owner's career are a good example. Club memberships, Military affiliation, religious depictions are also some topics for a Memory Clock. The first one I built was for my Wife's Dad, George Harbison. He spent fifty years working on the Great Northern Railway, the Northern Pacific, and ultimately the Burlington Northern (presently the BN Santa Fe). He began as a laborer whose job was to clean the fireboxes of steam locomotives at the Livingston, MT repair facility and worked his way up to being a "Hog-Head" (locomotive engineer). He was also a fifty-year (Past Master) Mason and Shriner, a US Navy veteran of WWII, and a volunteer Deputy Sheriff. If ever a man needed a place to display some pins and badges, I thought at the time, it's George. So this became Memory Clock Number 1 (MC-001) or the "Hog-Head". Since discretion is the better part of valor I felt it wise to make a Memory Clock for his wife of 60 years,and my own, dear Mother-in-Law, as well. And this became Memory Clock Number 2 (MC-002) or the "Carousel" Since then I have built Memory Clocks for my three children, and one for my Son-in-Law. If you would like to see some more, please visit the photo pages on my Facebook page, Memory Clocks by Stan In building these clocks I often came upon situations where a scrollsaw would have been quite handy, but somehow I just cut or carved my way through and vowed to buy myself one, "someday". "Someday" arrived last week and I bought my first scrollsaw. I may soon be making a total pest of myself asking about the best blades, saw speeds, woods, patterns, etc. But for the moment I am excited to join the Village and look forward to a long, enjoyable learning curve. Best Regards to Everyone, Stan Rob Roy, amazingkevin and bobscroll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Welcome Stan!!! Glad you joined us. Your intro is more than I can comment on other than the clocks. They look fantastic. I don't think you can be a pest but I hope you try. Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Welcome to the Village Stan!.......The clocks are Awesome ....Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi Stan. Welcome aboard, ask any and all questions you want. Someone for certain will have an answer for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Keep coming back friend .Your going to be quite an asset to the club! glad you found us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Wow,those clock are out of this world,and welcome to the club.Where do you get our parts for clocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 You will work out here fine. it looks like you have the gift of gab. which is fine and you do have talent , you will do fine. We will help all ewe can.In fact you sound like the perfect match for Kevin. WELCOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Welcome Stan. I'm Jim from just up the road a few miles. This is a great place to hang and exchange ideas. Lots of years of knowledge and expertise here. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hi Stan, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Well pull up a chair and make yourself at home and ask as many questions as you want, you will always get an answer. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Stan a big WELCOME from me,it looks like we can learn from you, love your work. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhomeless Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and warm welcome. I do believe that I am going to enjoy this Community. Cheers, Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hello Stan and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro, Just ask away Stan you will get help if needed, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courdorygirl Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi Stan! From one newbie to another, welcome to the Village! Everyone here is awesome and so helpful. I love your clocks, what an awesome idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Welcome Stan. If you log on often, you will quickly understand that this is one big world wide family who enjoy each other and welcome newcomers into our community with open arms. there are many places to visit here and a vast variety of personalities and talents that all wish to get to know you better. Ask questions whenever you feel the need to and answer others questions whenever you can, as everyone has some knowledge or idea that will help someone else. Best of luck on you new hobby and be sure to post the projects you complete for all of us to admire. remember the one most important thing in scrolling.......HAVE FUN. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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