The Ascent clock, an oversized hood ornament

[Gonzo]

I've had a couple of posts about the making of this clock in Works in Progress  and Tutorials. I'm not sure if I should be putting this in the bragging part of the forum for the simple fact that I can't get it to run more than 7 or 8 seconds. 

Hence, the oversized hood ornament comment. (Big smile)

I was challenged and had a lot of fun making this clock. It is made from Baltic Birch plywood and walnut. I remade all the gears hoping that was the problem, but to no avail. So, I will let it be, until this fall, before I putz wth it again.

It still is a cool piece of work in my opinion and am very happy that I made an attempt at this. 

Jeff, from Wooden Gear Clocks has been awesome in helping me. Also, I've had the pleasure of "getting to know" Scrappile Paul while making the clock. He too is making the clock, and we've emailed back and forth. To those of you that gave me input trying to help me, I thank you all very much! And, a special thanks to Scrappile, it's been fun Paul, keep in touch. 

Have a great weekend everyone, and a Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms

[daveww1]

beautiful clock

[Scrappile]

Certainly turned out pretty.  I am sure you will get it working eventually.  I keep saying I will get mine working... yet you do have me concerned.  I have man-up get mine together and see what happens..  Hope mine looks at least as nice as yours.

Yep I have enjoyed our conversations.  We will keep them going.

[amazingkevin]

2 hours ago, Gonzo said:

I've had a couple of posts about the making of this clock in Works in Progress  and Tutorials. I'm not sure if I should be putting this in the bragging part of the forum for the simple fact that I can't get it to run more than 7 or 8 seconds. 

Hence, the oversized hood ornament comment. (Big smile)

I was challenged and had a lot of fun making this clock. It is made from Baltic Birch plywood and walnut. I remade all the gears hoping that was the problem, but to no avail. So, I will let it be, until this fall, before I putz wth it again.

It still is a cool piece of work in my opinion and am very happy that I made an attempt at this. 

Jeff, from Wooden Gear Clocks has been awesome in helping me. Also, I've had the pleasure of "getting to know" Scrappile Paul while making the clock. He too is making the clock, and we've emailed back and forth. To those of you that gave me input trying to help me, I thank you all very much! And, a special thanks to Scrappile, it's been fun Paul, keep in touch. 

Have a great weekend everyone, and a Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms

Great job on the what time is it clock,lol time will tell whether you got or don't.no idea how fussy homemade clocks can be but i'll bet they have their moments!I'd love on on my wall working or not.they are a work of art! 

[smitty0312]

Awesome work.......I wish I had that type of talent.....A+

[lawson56]

Now By Golly that is Awesome.Precision cutting.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Awesome work Matt.  Those kind of clocks are difficult on the extreme to get running.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

DW

[Ron Johnson]

Unique looking clock Matt. Looks like a lot of work put into completing. Well done. 

[wombatie]

Awesome work and clock Gonzo, very well done.

 

Marg

[Dave Monk]

I love the look! I would love to make one but I would be totally disappointed if it wouldn't run after I got it done. 

[newfie]

Great job thanks for sharing 

[Gonzo]

On May 14, 2017 at 6:10 AM, Dave Monk said:

I love the look! I would love to make one but I would be totally disappointed if it wouldn't run after I got it done. 

Yeah, I was kind of, still am actually,  a little disappointed that it doesn't run. But, I'm taking the avenue of, 'hey, it's no different than any of the fret work that I hang on the wall'. But, it's almost better, in the fact that I can putz with it, whereas, a fret work piece ya just look at. 

It's all in how ya look at things. Big big smile. 

And a big thank you to all the nice comments. I appreciate it!

[oldhudson]

It looks super and I can say from experience that the difference between running a few seconds and several hours can be a really small tweak. Keep at it.

[Scrolling Steve]

Running or not ,it is a beautiful piece of work !