2021 Clock Challenge

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

See, now this, to me, is art. It's the meticulous way you measure and fit your segments, the way you precisely apply the glue to both sides of the joints and your precision in turning until everything fits just right. Close enough is not good enough, it must be perfect and that is what you have achieved with this beautiful clock, Gord. I'm astounded! It's just beautiful in it's seemingly simple design but your viewers know better. It took pure craftsmanship and you were up to the task. Very nice, my friend! A great way to start the new year! Phil

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Phil. I really appreciate the kind words. You are far too kind! Thanks for watching, my friend! Happy New Year to you and yours! .....Gord

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Fantastic Gord! The clock is so elegant, so beautiful. I deliberately didn't watch the early challengers' videos until after I completed my project, but I wish I had seen yours. In particular the hot gluing of the ring onto scrap wood to make turning easier and to use the remounting jaws as a safety catching device when dismounting the hot glued ring (you can tell I'm a novice!); could have saved me a lot of time and headaches had I seen this sooner! Oh well, a little wiser. Thanks for the video. All the best. Ray

[@GordonRock1]

I'm glad you liked it, Ray. There are so many ways to do everything in woodworking/woodturning and I like to try to show different methods rather than the same way every time. There are a lot of novice turners out there. I was one myself a few years ago. I'm not sure that I'm much wiser but I keep on trying! 😃😃😃 Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Very elegent Gord. Great contribution to the Jan Clock challenge! All the best. Ray

[@hawkeye10100]

I wanted to use the word "elegant" but Ray, you beat me to it.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Ray. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@scottmedori1437]

Awesome piece Gord!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Scott. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and Sandy! Stay safe and healthy!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I love your method of teaching and explaining as you go .... really helpful for a beginner like me .. and so engaging (although the segmented work and math skills are a long way off for me) really enjoyed this thank you so much for sharing x 🙌🙌

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Claire. I'm happy that you liked it. Thanks for watching! Are you interested in a channel sticker swap? If you do that I can either send you a physical sticker or a digital one to your email address. Stay safe!! It's a crazy world out there!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@GordonRock1 heyyy Gord yes absolutely please. I will drop you a line on Insta or e mail

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@GordonRock1 do you have Insta ? Or e mail ? I cannot see either

[@GordonRock1]

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[@ernestwhite8513]

As a clock maker may I suggest drilling a 3/8th. Inch angled hole 1/2”deep at the 12 o’clock position on the back. My heavyest clock weighs about 40 lbs.

[@GordonRock1]

40 lbs?? Holy cow, that's a heavy clock!! I will keep that in mind if I do heavier clocks. The one I made is quite light. Thanks for the tip Ernest. I appreciate that, my friend. 😊😊😊 Take care, .....Gord

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

Great looking clock, Gord! 👍 Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Mike. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@gavincoyle]

Gord its an absolutely beautiful clock your segmenting is just glorious to watch and this clock shows off your turning skills yet again I love you choice of woods and the overall design 👍👍👍

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much, Gavin. I appreciate that very much. Have a wonderful day and stay safe! Thanks for watching! 😃😃👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@alanmullock381]

Eeeek! You've set that bar right up there for 2021 mate!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@GordonRock1]

🤣😂🤣😂 Thank you, Alan. I’m not trying to set a bar but I appreciate the thought. Thanks for watching, buddy! Have a very Happy New Year! 🍾🍾🍾🍾😃😃😃

[@stuartscott9646]

That's a big bunch of WOW! Stay safe and well.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much, Stuart. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@MrVillafum]

That's a beauty Gord. Great job! V

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Mike. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@glencrandall7051]

Your clock is number one. Simple and elegant. The beautiful finish really sets off the walnut. I was about to mention the rabbit was a bit shallow when you caught it. Great clock face too. Thank you for sharing. Have a great New Year and stay healthy.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Glen. I appreciate you taking the time to watch! Happy New Year!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking clock happy new year

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Chris. Happy New Year to you and yours. Thanks for watching!

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Great clock. Can’t wait to get mine done too. Great challenge. Yours is a beauty 🎄🦊🎄

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Claire. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! 😎😎😎👍👍

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

I. Love. That. Clock! Thank you for sharing your video! It's gorgeous. I'd love that one. Been doing the $4 plastic ones from Walmart. 😥 Stay safe, Vickie

[@GordonRock1]

I'm glad you liked it, Vickie. Your kind comments are much appreciated. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Happy turning, .....Gord

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Oh Gord that is amazing what a stunningly beautiful clock. I really wish I could touch it, I always say when my son or husband makes something, it is sooo soft. Well of course they immediately say no it wrong it is not soft. Then I always have a good laugh, I love teasing them.

[@GordonRock1]

You women sure do like to tease! My wife is just like you. I’m glad you liked the clock, Kobie. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate you! Stay well, .....Gord

[@kentturkow1572]

Beautiful segmented work, the clock is gorgeous. Challenge met!

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Kent! Thanks for watching!😃😃😃👍👍👍

[@davidmorgan7522]

Great looking clock Gord! You got my vote! Thanks for sharing. Take care, Dave

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, David. I don’t think you should be voting yet as there are going to be a lot of very nice clocks in the next month or so. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@ThePapa1947]

Very nice looking clock Gord! I almost thought about doing a segmented clock but now if I do one I will have to think...and I already used most of that up already this month..lol I saw the gentle curve right away and I think that was a great choice you made. Great job the turning and the video my friend! All I can say is 2021 better be better...not counting all the lock downs we had the worst year ever. Looking forward to a better year and watching your videos. Happy New Year to you and yours, Gary

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Gary. I would hate to be responsible for making you think. That’s something I manage to avoid whenever possible. It must be possible most of the time! LOL! Thanks for watching, buddy! Have a very Happy New Year! All the best, .....Gord

[@gschnaper]

Awesome! 👍 I was so nervous watching you do the glue up... I need to try that titebond 3! Thanks for sharing!

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Gary. Titebond 3 is awesome glue! Thanks for watching!

[@JiggsysShed]

That is a great looking clock. Beautiful work with the segments and nice touch with the slight change in the front surface. Happy New Year.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@judithfairchild8620]

I like how you framed the clock face really cool

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much, Judith. I must admit that I was quite happy with it, too. Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful day! 😃😃 …..Gord

[@billbrookes8717]

Beautiful project Gord. Glad you can still do it since you will be 34 soon. Of course I will be 37 and Neil 40 on the same day. Ha! Best to you an Gayle for a Happy New Year.

[@GordonRock1]

32 Bill. 32! Let’s not get carried away, OK! LOL! Thanks for watching, Bill. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@robertcloosterman9336]

I love your detail into the making of the segmented ring. A beautiful end result. Reminds me of a modern Art Deco clock (if there is such one)

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Robert. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@Popsjcb]

Beautiful clock and well thought-out plan of attack!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, James. I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@MartinWoodhead]

That is a very nice clock Gord. Grate video as always! 😊👍👏

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Martin. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching! 😃😃👍😎

[@pcbn2u]

You did a beautiful job. As I watched, if found myself hoping you would bevel the front all the way out to the edge but as you did it, it was much more subtle and nice. Great job.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, sir! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@movingchips]

I have to do a segmented something soon. You make it look so easy. Love the clock. Nicely done.

[@GordonRock1]

Give it a try. I think you'll like it a lot. It can be very addicting. Glad you liked the clock. Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@donaldmackay6749]

Now how could anyone have guessed that you were going to make a segmented clock face, Gordon? Kool job, thanks for sharing.

[@GordonRock1]

I guess you would have to be psychic, Dan. LOL! I knew I shouldn’t put that image at the beginning of the video. What a Putz! I will know better next time because I will know that you might be watching for it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year, buddy! All the best to Myrna!

[@paulsimmons390]

Gord, I have watched you for a long time and have never been disappointed. I sure like your work.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Paul. I really appreciate that. Thank you for your support. It means a lot to me!

[@casperscuts2627]

What a great new years project, thanks Gord. I have never seen Cole jaws used in expansion mode, what a good idea.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@DKWalser]

Gord -- I really like the clock and enjoyed the video. Would you mind sharing where you got the clock kit? A thought: When you turned the recess and were test fitting the clock face, you noticed that the recess wasn't deep enough for the clock movement, I asked myself how to solve the problem. You came up with an different solution -- one which obviously worked well. Here's my solution: take three small wooden blocks, about the same size as one of your segments. Cut a v-notch into the side of one of them and glue it to the back of the clock, with the V turned upside down and centered over the 12:00 position. (The V is for hanging the clock from a nail on the wall.) Glue the other two blocks at the 4:00 and 8:00 positions. That would move the clock out from the wall, providing room for the movement, giving it a nice shadow line, and a little more prominence. The face of the clock would still be recessed about 3/8", giving a stronger shadow line and, perhaps, more visual interest. I'm NOT suggesting you make another frame to put my idea to the test! I would like your thoughts and hope that one or more of your viewers might benefit from the exchange.

[@GordonRock1]

David, I got the clock kit from Lee Valley. I think your v-block idea is a good one. I will leave it to you to try it out. I have another clock kit but very rarely revisit a project so it will be used for a different design someday. Thanks for watching, David! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@Maker238DeLoach]

Glad to have found you! Love the segments. Make on my friend.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Ryan. Checked out your articulating arm video. Brilliant!! Thanks for watching!!

[@MikeB0001]

Beautiful Gord...great job!... Dont know why anyone would not like your videos. Have a very safe,healthy and happy 2021.👍🏻👍🏻

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Mike. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@chuckbell2949]

Fun project, thanks, Chuck

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you enjoyed it, Chuck. Thanks for watching!

[@kenjoe]

Gord, I've said it before, and I'll stress it again - you are a natural teacher. The work you produce is beautiful, and the lessons you give are absolutely the best. Many Thanks for them both. Very Best Wishes to you and Yours for the New Year. (PS: Did you know you have some female admirer named 'Gail' watching and commenting too?) LOL

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Ken. Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Happy New Year to you and Rod. I sure hope this year is better than 2020! Yes, apparently she is my sister or something like that! LOL!

[@sweetlandsheatingcooling9039]

Your superior workmanship is just like clock-work. Spot on ,Happy New Year.

[@GordonRock1]

Excellent pun! Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@stanmerrell5390]

Beautiful clock Thanks for sharing

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Stan. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@garymccoy2888]

Very nice design. I always like your segmented turnings. Happy New Year Gord.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Gary. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching. Have a very Happy New Year, Gary!

[@alanduke6881]

Beautiful clock. Happy New Year!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Alan. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and Jean!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Beautiful Rock, i’m glad you did yours before i did mine as i was cosiddering a segmented one as well 🤣. Back to the drawing board for me and i love how yours turned out. Great job 😁👍🏼👏

[@GordonRock1]

I’m happy that you like it. There are many other segmented ideas you could use! Thanks for watching! Have fun making yours. Happy New Year!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

@@GordonRock1 true there are, maybe ill still try something 😁

[@mvecellio1]

Great job Gord.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@Highlandboxes]

Wow beautiful work

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Pam. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 .....Gord

[@jeanpak3599]

Love the segmented clock!!! What a way to start the year! Happy New Year!!!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Jean. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year, Darlin’! We’re always thinking about you! .....Gord

[@silverlady1118]

Striking looking clock, I really like it ☺ Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year 🎇 Enjoyable video, thank you for sharing 😉

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you. I’m happy that you like it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@ruthhadad]

Gord, the chatoyance in this just glows! Beautiful work!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Ruth. I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@brentbeacroft3363]

Great looking piece Gord, Happy New Year to you and Gayle

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Brent. I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@annlaurie1484]

Wow, you even got 12, 3, 6, and 9 on walnut, I’m sure you planned that. Really like it. Thanks. 😬👏

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Ann. Yes, I planned it that way but it’s funny how often plans don’t work out the way I intend them to. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!!

[@gregj2647]

Beautiful clock. Good luck in the contest. Did you consider 60 segments? One for each tick of the clock. Also, a tip for all segmenters, if you need extra setup time with glue, put Titebond III in a bucket of ice water. I was taking a class from Malcolm Tibbetts, the premier segmented turned in my opinion, and a student needed to do a complex glue up in one step. Malcolm had him put the TB3 in ice water and they successfully did the glue up.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Greg. Thanks for the ice water tip. Malcolm Tibbetts is amazing! I have read his book a number of times and have his DVDs as well. He constantly amazes me. I wish he would put more things on KZbin. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@tompuskar4426]

Really nice and a bit of a challenge to mount--at least for me! I'm not a fan of Cole Jaws! Best wishes for a Happy, HEALTHY and prosperous New Year

[@GordonRock1]

Thanks for watching, Tom. The only thing I don’t like about Cole Jaws is that they make me turn so SLOOOOWLY! 😃😃😃 I’m a fan of making the lathe sing. Happy New Year, Tom! Stay safe and healthy!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Happy New Year Gord! That turned out splendidly.....pun intended. I look forward to seeing more of your content this year. Stay safe and healthy my friend! - Ed

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Ed. Glad you liked it! I am looking forward to your work this year as well. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great clock, Gord! Just in time for the new year. :-)

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Rick. Much appreciated! Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@gailrock9101]

Absolutely gorgeous Gord. I always love to watch your precise workmanship and of course the beautiful results. Happy New Year 😊

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much! I have a sister by the same name! 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching, Kid. Happy New Year!

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Great piece Gord - thanks for sharing! Regards Dennis

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Dennis. I hope this is a great year for you. How’s the healing process coming? Thanks for watching! .....Gord

[@TheMessyStudio]

That looks really nice, Gord!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Billy! Hope you’re feeling better!

[@TheMessyStudio]

@@GordonRock1 Thanks, I am, Gord. Still far from well, but getting stronger every day.

[@willmakeseverything3829]

Lovely Clock Gord, classical design :) top job 😁

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Will. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That looks really cool👍 And what a great entry to Huw's Challenge.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Luie. Much appreciated. I think your entry is awesome, buddy! Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@williamellis8993]

That's a beautiful clock, Gord. The chatoyance on the walnut is really nice. I'm sure it will look good anywhere you hang it. Apparently you didn't hear me yelling about the movement. I guess it's too far from Ohio to your part of Canada for my voice to carry. Here's another couple of ideas for future clocks. Make every other walnut segment a different, darker wood and those can be your hour markers. you could then just make a wooden plate for the face. The other is to make it a 24 segment ring and the walnut can be the hour markers. Happy New Year to you and Gayle. Bill

[@GordonRock1]

You know, Bill, I thought I heard somebody yelling at me but I couldn’t figure out where it was coming from! LOL! I had considered not using that plate that came with the kit but I just really like it a lot. I may at some time in the future think about making another one with just segmented wood strips. Thanks for the thought, Bill. Happy New Year to you and yours! All the best, .....Gord

[@jayscott306]

Lovely piece, Gord! Great timing, too. There's a clock creeping higher on my project list. Happy new year!

[@GordonRock1]

I hope you have as much fun building yours as I had building mine, Jay! Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Good morning Gord, that is an absolutely beautiful clock, I love it made with segments and of course the finish is great! This is something to think about as i have never made a clock on a lathe, but lots with a scroll saw! Thanks for the video and have a Happy New Year and I hope it is better than the last one! Cheers Al

[@GordonRock1]

This year has GOT to be better, Al!! If you make a clock I would love to see it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

@@GordonRock1 Not sure I will be making a clock very soon as I am right now in the middle of making some coffee grinders that i will sell at a farmers market

[@hawkeye10100]

Gord, that is really a nice looking clock. Happy New Year.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Don. I am really glad you like it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@benjabens2058]

good luck on the challenge,it is a really nice one!happy and healty new year!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@aranka9435]

Happy new year Gord. That is a Gordgeous clock. My new spelling from Sweden. Thanks for the excellent explaining of your process. 🙏🏼🥰

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much! 😃😃 Glad you liked it. Your spelling is understandable. Better than my Swedish would be. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@hbwoodturning17]

Hello Gord you say you make a simple clock, but you make it with great precision and probably a lot of experience with making segmented rings by the looks of it. I like the wood types you choose, they give a nice contrast to the clock. I like your work and I just subscribed. Stay safe and keep turning.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Hans. Glad you liked it. I noticed that you have a video for the clock challenge but I haven't watched all of them yet. I will be watching more of them later today. Thank you for watching and subscribing! I do appreciate it. 😊😊😊 .....Gord

[@hbwoodturning17]

@@GordonRock1 Well Gord I am watching huw,s playlist, and then I saw your entry and I liked it.

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Nicely done great clock👍👍👍

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. Have a very Happy New Year!

[@nealc5579]

Not sure if anyone mentioned, rubbing alcohol will deactivate hot melt glue.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Neal. I knew that but did not have any in the shop at the time. Thanks for watching!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gord, That is a beautiful Clock. Thank you for entering the challenge. Great video with lots of great advice for segmenting. Happy New year to you and Gayle. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw. PS Thanks for the shout out for the challenge.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Huw. Now I need to take a look at the other entries! Thanks for watching, buddy! Happy New Year!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@GordonRock1 I have created a Playlist for the challenge on my Channel, in the Playlist Tab, for all the videos submitted so far. Thanks again Gord. Cheers, Huw

[@jamesanderson9441]

Happy New Year Gord! Great looking clock. I need to check out that finish you have been using. I like the appearance of the finish and there is no mess to apply it.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, James. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@oldmanwoodcraft]

Very very nice job . cheers Ahron

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Ahron. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Hi Gord... great segmented work... and nice finished clock.... still working on my effort its taking a long TIME to complete!!! lol hope to post in the next couple of days... thanks for sharing, just subscribed. cheers

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Grahame. Glad you liked it. I look forward to seeing yours and all the others that are being made. Thanks for watching!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Really nice work Gord. Love seeing perfect segment fits! Enjoyed this my friend, thanks for sharing.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Lewis! Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Beautiful clock, Gord. Next year, maybe a 60 segment clock with alternating woods for the minutes, a third wood for the hours, and a forth for 3,6,9, and 12? Then you won't need a clock face, just the movement and hands. You could inlay a larger segment into the outer portion of the ring, if you chose, to make the quarter hours more prominent, or carve the 3,6,9,12 into the face, but that's up to artistic interpretation, I suppose. Happy New Year!

[@GordonRock1]

60 segments? Wow, Thomas, that would mean either very narrow segments or a very large clock! Thanks for the ideas. I appreciate them as I always like to have more ideas to think about. Thanks for watching, Thomas! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@GordonRock1 yup, that would be what, 6° segments? The question of course is, just the outer ring, or pie pieces all the way to the center? Maybe multiple rings? A 12 ring center wedges set into a 24 ring set into the 60 ring dial, then a 12 segment outer ring for the hours? Each ring set into the larger one like layers? There are just so many artistic possibilities, and so many woods to choose from. I just may have to make clocks for Christmas gifts for next year.

[@GordonRock1]

Just reading this makes me want to lay down and have a nap! I have a feeling you may be much more ambitious about this than I am. LOL! Can’t wait to see what you come up with, Thomas! 😃😃😃👍👍👍

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@GordonRock1 I don't video much. I would just rather make things than have to think about cameras, editing, and narration. All the add on stuff that goes with making videos too. People get so nasty if the video quality is less than professional, and don't stop to think that it takes time to build those skills too. But yeah, sometimes my mind works so hard that my disabled body wants a rest just from all of the thinking too. Have a good nap, Gord.

[@KennettBTurned]

Great looking clock Gord! Nice work. I was thinking segmenting at first too until I drew it up and decided I value my figures way to much for the design I came up with. I feel I’m way behind though seeing all these clocks coming out! I only just poured yesterday 🙈. Again nice work! Happy new year! It can only get better from here 😊.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Mert. I look forward to seeing your project. Fingers are certainly important to turners! 😃😃 Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@christianjensen9216]

Way to go. The clock turned out great. Can you let us know where you got the Clock Kit.

[@GordonRock1]

I’m happy that you liked it, Christian. I got the kit from Lee Valley Tools. Thanks for watching!

[@chrischarlton1033]

great job, thanks for sharing

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Chris. Much appreciated. Happy turning, .....Gord

[@TurningsbyTurner]

That’s a beautiful segmented clock Gord! Great way to start 2021! Happy New Year!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, sir. Much appreciated, my friend. Have a very Happy New Year!

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

It has become a beautiful clock, Gord. Thanks for the good tips when gluing the segments. Happy new year. Frank.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Frank. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent. I got my clock done on New Year’s Day as well but lost my video. I’ll be taking still and posting on Insta. Enjoyed watching your process though. Thanks for sharing.

[@GordonRock1]

You lost the video? I hate it when that happens and believe me it happens more often than I want to think about! Thanks for watching, Doug!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

@@GordonRock1 yes I lost it. The original was nearly 2 hours. I had an edited version. That was about 1:20. Lost them both. At least I still have the piece and can take stills for submission.

[@dwbrasfieldful]

Wow, beautiful work sir. Happy New year to you and the family. Take care... David

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you,,David. Glad you liked it. Happy New Year to you and yours! Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@SiamWoodShop]

Lovely work Gord, it looks magnificent. Happy New Year, John

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, John. Glad you liked it. Happy New Year! .....Gord

[@jeanlong4285]

Love the clock. Trying to learn to do segments. Can you tell me what angle you used to cut 64 pieces.

[@GordonRock1]

Hi Jean, To calculate the angle use the following formula: 360 (degrees in a circle) ÷ 64 (number of segments) ÷ 2 360÷64÷2=2.8125° If you want a more thorough explanation I believe this is all covered in Part 1 of a 9 episode series I did called "Making A Segmented Vessel With Diamond Feature Ring". I must warn you that it was one of the very early videos I did and I hadn't worked out the audio side of things. The music is very repetitive and a bit too loud. However, it does cover everything you need to know about making a segmented vessel. Also, I no longer use the miter saw and sanding disc jig to cut my segments. I hope this is of some help to you, Jean! Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@jeanlong4285]

@@GordonRock1 thanks Gord. I'll go back and find that episode. I appreciate your response.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

That is really nice, great idea on the segs! Never seen the metal backing, I like that idea.!! Happy New Year Gord!!

[@GordonRock1]

I’m happy that you like it. I’m sure a lot of credit goes to Ack’s pastes for making it look so good. 😃😃😃 Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year, both of you!

[@robertodagostino721]

Happy New Year!!!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Roberto! Happy New Year to you and yours!! Thanks for watching!

[@ernestwhite8513]

Gord, great vid on solutions to problems with wedge sled. I wanted to show you my ball and socket experiment, but being iPad lgnorant I didn’t send pics as stated. How can I send them now without your email address?

[@GordonRock1]

Hi Ernest, The way I send large files is to upload them to Dropbox and send a link to the recipient so the file can be downloaded by him/her. You can get Dropbox from dropbox.com I use the free version so after a file is downloaded by the recipient I delete the file from Dropbox so I have space for the next file I want to share. Dropbox is fairly easy to use but as with all things in the computer world there is a short learning curve. Sorry, it's the only way I know how to do it. Thanks; I would like to see what you have come up with! .....Gord

[@josephclarke6223]

well done .good job

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Joseph. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@markscreativeturnings]

Hi Gord another awesome video, I noticed the angle on the face it looks great. I shared this video to Facebook. Happy New Year to you and your wife. Cheers

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Mark. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing it to Facebook. I don’t do Facebook but I appreciate you sharing it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@andres78171]

Menudo Rolex te as fabricado no llegarás tarde a ningún sitio😂😂👍🇪🇦

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Andres. I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for watching! Happy New Year!!

[@SteveC38]

Gord, That's a Beautiful Clock and a Great Entry to Huw's Challenge! Happy New Year My Friend!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Steve. Glad you liked it. I am really looking forward to seeing all the other entries. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Excellent project for the challenge. Keeping it simple in design works really well with the maple and walnut. Is it house clock or shop clock? Will be working on mine tomorrow. Face already poured from resin, and part of the wood is turned. But there is still more resin and turning to do. Happy New Year, Gord! Hope it will be your best “turn” around the sun ever.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Valerie. It will be a house clock as the movement is not sealed behind glass. Believe it or not my shop is very dusty! LOL! I would love to see the clock you are doing. Are you going to be showing it on KZbin? Thanks for watching, Valerie! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@GordonRock1 Not sure how I will show it yet. Probably FB with a link for Huw to capture. Curse of being a still photographer rather than a videographer!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@valeriehenschel1590 Hi Valerie, I have added your Facebook page to the list of people doing this challenge. Happy New Year Valerie. Cheers, Huw

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@WoodenItBeNice Thank you! Will be trying to finish it over next few days. Will link when done.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@valeriehenschel1590 👍

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Hi Gord, that’s a great looking time piece buddy! Love that contrast between walnut and maple 🍁 thanks Gord! Happy New Year!

[@GordonRock1]

Have a very Happy New Year, Bruce! Thanks for watching!

[@WOODTURNINGBYBRANDSTRUP]

Great video Gord, and really nice clock.. happy new year and stay safe 😀

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@stevemcc3945]

Gord: Like some one says, you are a great teacher. I like the project, with one question, why 48 segments? I think if I was to make this it would have been 60 segments, one for each minute. Perhaps every 5th segment would have been dark wood to mark every 5 minutes.

[@GordonRock1]

Hi Steve, When I made this clock I did not have a wedgie for my sled to make 60 segment rings. I have been encouraged by some other viewers to make one with 60 segments so I am considering making another one. I am in the process of making the wedgie so it may be up soon. Thanks for watching!

[@danielfowler4712]

New lathe?

[@GordonRock1]

Not new but new-to-me. I had to replace some of the electronics and the previous owner didn’t want to do it. I’m happy!! 😃😃😃

[@danielfowler4712]

@@GordonRock1 how do you figure the lengths of your segments. Would like to try segmented turning

[@GordonRock1]

You might want to take a look at a series of videos I did a few years ago on Making a Segmented Vessel. Part 1 gives you all the information you might need. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omenammcZ5aYepI I hope this helps, Daniel.

[@gilgrace1915]

I can't think of any way to make your clock look better that you did. Very nice Gord. Did it pass the SWAMO test?

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Gil. Yes, SWMBO likes it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year, Gil!

[@PuppetWood]

That is awesome!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@randyjones2101]

looks great, i think I'll will give it a try. My shop could use a better clock. thanks

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Randy! SWMBO said it belongs in another place in the house and that the shop is probably too dusty for a clock that isn’t sealed. She’s probably right! At least it was fun to make and looks good where she put it. Thanks for watching! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@jackthompson8019]

Wow. 48 segments is a lot.

[@GordonRock1]

I'm quite happy with how it turned out, Jack. One of the viewers has suggested trying another one with 60 segments!! I don't know how well that might work out. The segments would have to be very narrow or it would be one heck of a big clock!! 😃😃 Thanks for watching!!

[@thestutteringwoodturner9824]

That’s a nice clock gord i cant wait to see the segments u r sending me hope to get it tomorrow when do u think I’m gonna get them? Thanks for posting the video of the clock brother. Chris

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Chris. I have no idea when yours will get there. This is a very busy time of year for the post office. Have a very Happy New Year! .....Gord

[@thestutteringwoodturner9824]

@@GordonRock1 ive wanted to do a clock as well

[@WoodyWood]

Very nice Gord only thing I dont like is that its not mine

[@GordonRock1]

LOL! Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!!

[@Hencley]

Beautifu

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Lynn. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!