Dragon Clock

[dgman]

Before the lights went out, Paul, AKA scrappile posted his Dragon. I replied that I had cut one about eight years ago. He asked if I had pictures. I did not. It has been on display at the Woodcraft store where I teach. Unfortunately, it had sat on an uncovered top shelf all this time. It had about a 1/2" of dust on it, so I decided to bring it home and clean it up. I first blew it off with compressed air, then soaked it in mineral spirits. Then when dry, I aplied a a coat of spray can lacquer.

I had to replace the clock as the tabs that hold it in the hole were broken, and the pendulum needed polishing. The pendulum is not per plan, but I decided it would make a nice touch. It is a seperate unit that fits in the same 1 3/8" hole as the clock insert.

the pattern is by Dirk Boelman. It is cut from 1/2" Red Oak and the base is Mahogany.

 

Edited May 21, 2017 by dgman

[Scrolling Steve]

Now that is a Big Boy Dragon clock !.....Nice work and it cleaned up well !

Edited May 21, 2017 by Scrolling Steve

[Scrappile]

That is really nice, Dan.  I like the pendulum with the clock. I also really like how you did the base.  I thought I had come up with something new with the glass ball but then on Pinterest other day I saw three versions of it done by a guy.  One had the clock like the plans call for.  One had the dragon holding a ball like I did (his was even amber like mine) and one was holding an amber ball and a clock was inserted in the first curl of the tail.  He was there before me... 

I really need to finish mine.

Edited May 21, 2017 by Scrappile

[meflick]

Beautiful Dan.  glad you brought it home and cleaned it up.  Looks nice. Thanks for sharing.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nicely done Dan.  I know several folks that would love that one.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[newfie]

That a beautiful piece Dan it cleaned up great. Thanks for sharing 

[Dave Monk]

Super pattern and cutting.

[wombatie]

It seems a shame to have left it there gathering dust, it is such a beautiful piece. I love the pendulum idea, rather unique.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

Dan,the Pendulum was a Fantastic Idea.Awesome work on the Dragon.,You did a great job in bringing it back to life.

[daveww1]

beautiful dragon

[amazingkevin]

On 5/21/2017 at 1:16 PM, dgman said:

Before the lights went out, Paul, AKA scrappile posted his Dragon. I replied that I had cut one about eight years ago. He asked if I had pictures. I did not. It has been on display at the Woodcraft store where I teach. Unfortunately, it had sat on an uncovered top shelf all this time. It had about a 1/2" of dust on it, so I decided to bring it home and clean it up. I first blew it off with compressed air, then soaked it in mineral spirits. Then when dry, I aplied a a coat of spray can lacquer.

I had to replace the clock as the tabs that hold it in the hole were broken, and the pendulum needed polishing. The pendulum is not per plan, but I decided it would make a nice touch. It is a seperate unit that fits in the same 1 3/8" hole as the clock insert.

the pattern is by Dirk Boelman. It is cut from 1/2" Red Oak and the base is Mahogany.

 

she's a looker!