ben Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi everyone I'm thinking of building the train depot scroll saw clock plan (in the next month or so) from Wildwood Designs. It is quite large and elaborate and seems to have layered parts. Wondering if anyone here has any experience building it. Any info, tips or pics would be appreciated. Here's a link to the plan>>> http://www.wildwooddesigns.com/Train-De ... 62C29.aspx Thanks in advance. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 That's on my to-do list. Be sure to show WIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesscrollsaw Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 That's impressive. I bet it'll take a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 If you tackle this project, can you take some Work In Progress pix and put them in the Work In Progress forum? It would be fun to see it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi, A friend of mine and I built one a few years ago when they first came out. My wife wanted it made out of the wood called for in the plan, no plywood. That was another added cost. I purchased both kits ie. flashing lights and the clock and sound. It took about a week to build and finish. Check and reckeck everything before you glue and make sure it lines up the way it should. Look at the way the speaker and battery wiring is placed you might want to make a change there for easier access. It was a great project and we still receive many nice complements on the clock and the workmanship that went into it. Good luck, Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWag Workshop Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Can't wait to get my skills up to par, and build this, I think I would change the cross-backs to a Wig-Wag style . Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Got most of my wood and have about 90% of the parts cut. I didn't order the lights or sound pkg. I'm thinking I may want to incorporate some type of recorded train whistle in the project. We'll see. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I finally finished the Train Depot Clock. http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q63 ... nDepot.jpg Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Phillips Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 That looks great! You did an amazing job on it. That will be a heirloom that people will treasure. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thawkins57 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I just started mine over the weekend. After counting, it appears there are 159 parts to the clock. Some of them can be, and many of them should be, cut on the table saw to guarantee straight edges and 90 degree angles for proper fit and alignment. The instructions are very detailed and clear; I anticipate no problems. I bought both the sound and light kits. With plans, kits and wood, I'll have about $200 in it, but I think it's going to be well worth it. Did I mention I love trains? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockman Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Terrific job, it looks great, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Outstanding job Ben. Ben and I have been working on the project together with E-Mails. He went beyond me on this special project. We have become friends over this. I hope to finish up mine sometime with all the sounds and lights and show it off. I really like the different woods he put in to it and the sign. Thanks Ben, RichB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 An amazing job on the clock ........just love it ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Very nice job!! Where did you put the push button switches? I noticed that they are not under the windows. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi All, Someone on this topic had sent me a private msg. Some how I deleted it before I answered the questions. Could you please send it again or posted here? Sorry about this mixup. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi Joey it was me RichB. I sent a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Very nice job!! Where did you put the push button switches?I noticed that they are not under the windows. Joey Joey I built it without the lights, train whistle or pendulum. I just kept it simple. It seems to me I read somewhere that the lights and train sound were not synchronized. I did not like that idea. I did want to make the clock anyway. I think the lights and train sound should go on automatically on the hour. It also should have a on/off switch. Just my opinion. I really like the plan and am glad I made it. Everyone around here and folks that I have sent a picture have all complimented me on how it looks. Of course they are all my relatives and friends what else are they going to say. lol What means more is the kind words from strangers and fellow woodworker from forums like this one. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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