How to make a reclaimed hardwood clock

This elegant minimalist mantle clock or desk clock is made from a solid piece of reclaimed hardwood fence post.

[@twotone3070]

Having just watched the new video on these clocks it is interesting to hear how much your voiceover technique has progressed. Something we take for granted now. I haven't done much voiceover, but it makes me realise how much better your commentary is than mine.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate. I'd be the first to say that my technique all around has improved greatly from the cringe early days of YT :-)

[@81970277324]

The way you use your tools is really creative. Im not used to seeing such enginuity from folks with such fancy tools! Well done and very useful.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Edward

[@ladykenja2700]

- Another very nice projects with VERY clever, practical support jigs. Thanx 4 sharing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem, thank you for watching and commenting

[@DaveXBTube]

Excellent! I love how this is a project that doesn't require a lot of tools and has some clever jigs.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thats true mate, its a good weekend project I think.

[@davidwhitehead8625]

Loved this too mate. Love your problem solving!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much David. I'm about to release a video where i make these clocks again but this time using my much 'fancier' tools

[@cowbizzle100]

I just learned so many tricks (jigs) to making projects easier all in one video. Thanks!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thats awesome, thanks.

[@ripkenfan7186]

This video was the PERFECT find for an upcoming clock I want to make from a slice of black walnut. I love the set up jigs or stops for routing out the square clock housing. This solved a couple of questions I had. 2 thumbs up...and again the final product is beautiful.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much mate, glad it helped. All the best with your clock build.

[@robsta5]

Really simple but looks amazing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Robert

[@RASWoodProductions]

Great job! Makes me want to try it myself. You also explained all your jigs and tips very well. Thanks for the ideas.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries Richard, glad to have inspired you mate.

[@apmgold]

Great work and presentation. I love the jig for cutting the brass, so simple yet so effective. Have a good one mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much. Cheers mate.

[@drmkiwi]

Nice project and build. Those old paling fences were a great supply for free wood. Funny how a fence decades old can be discarded and end up being made into really long lasting furniture and keepsakes. Thanks for the video.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

You're so right. I've made many projects from it. Take a look at the end of this video to see a table i made from old fence posts kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5rHpaSDiKmbepY.

[@jon05syd]

many thanks , you are very creative,

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much John

[@hansdegroot8549]

Nice little clock. It has style. The jig for cutting the brass rod is perfect. I'm going to make that for sure. The way of flattening a piece of wood with the router is new for me. Thanks for sharing the video and showing your skills.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much for your comment Hans. Apologies for the late reply but I'm trying to clear my "Comments I haven't responded to" list.

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks No problem. 2020 was a strange and difficult year for many of us. I've just watched the video again. And I'll watch it many times. more. There are so many perfect details in it. Best wishes for 2021. Stay safe and healthy.

[@johnbabcock2068]

Love The Clock and the miter sled. I plan on making both. I love how simple you make all of it look and the explanations are great.You Are Good Teacher. From Sterling Heights Michigan USA

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

G'day from Sydney Australia John. Thanks very much for the feedback and happy woodworking mate.

[@gfotinakes316]

I really liked the clever jigs you made for each job. Keep up the good work.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much George.

[@ducfatsvideos.6293]

Great simple clock I'd like to know where you got the brass hands from. Clever jig for cutting the 12 copper pieces as well.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

hey mate, thanks very much. the clock hands are bought from wherever you buy your clock mechanisms

[@ivan7453]

Nice build, well done mate

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Ivan

[@ivan7453]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks All good, mate

[@johncronin2929]

Really enjoyed this project, looking forward to more this year!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you John.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Great job mate and l LOVE that router jig!! Well done.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Shane, good to see a fellow aussie YT woodworker.

[@richardblackmore527]

This is a superb project and very well explained IMO. Please can I ask what the dimensions of the square face are. Thank you.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Richard. The clocks were about 120-130mm square

[@Vridar]

I always learn something from your videos.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Glad to hear that Ronald, thanks.

[@VTC83]

This is perfection sir - love how clean and detailed your work is.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Victor.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Love it I would make this next time one of the big

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I never thought of making it bigger

[@poppycrafts4144]

Looks fantastic! thanks so much for explaining each step clearly - really helpful for a beginner woodworker like myself :)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much for your comment. Apologies for the late reply but I'm trying to clear my "Comments I haven't responded to" list.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

I’ve struggled to remove the space for the clock before - but I’ll be used the four stop idea on my router table - thanks so much for sharing 👍. 🌲🦊🌲

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem, glad it was of some help. good luck with it.

[@aeon726]

Well done. I really like the creativity behind the rod cutting jig

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Rick.

[@woodworkingstar4632]

Great Job

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@barryroberts6470]

Great Video and Build, nice effect and idea as well with those 12 brass inserts. Well Done. TC, Barry (ENG)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Barry.

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Came out very beautiful! Good work

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Bill. Just had a look at your channel. Great stuff mate.

[@BillSinWorkshop]

DownUnderWoodWorks Thank you very much

[@floner11]

93rd

[@iamaksd]

Beautiful clock!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

I love this clock

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Glad to hear that mate

[@ibuiltthat4139]

Great video mate! I will have to give this a go. cheers from Canada.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, good luck with it.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Love it love it love it love it

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks

[@casperscuts2627]

Great project, did you use an adhesive to hold the brass rob in?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Casper. The rods are just a friction fit

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I think copper would look pretty special. You could corrode it (I think vinegar or lemon juice plus salt works), or polished clean. Set in a little, then cover the entire face with clear casting resin to preserve its clean or tarnished good looks. Of course, if you use casting resin, you can fill the holes with anything including powdered ironstone.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

yeah mate i like the copper option. i had thought of it but need to find where to buy copper rod.

[@mark261166]

You've inspired me.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Glad to hear it mate.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Cool I would make it and I would love it if I put it as an alarm clock and they put some noise forward to make or just to be a wall clock

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

great idea Jose

[@rcsc824sc8]

too much perfection going on here

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

:-) Thanks.

[@adrianhanson9584]

Nice work mate, 👍 Reading through the comments I have noticed a few people have suggested a push stick would be a safer method to perform this type of cut. I disagree! As long as the piece stays against the fence there should be no kickback. You have more control over this with your hand than a push stick. If you want to play it on the safe side, use a sled or mitre gauge.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I agree with you mate and I have discussed this more than once in the past. I am confident and competent to use all the machines in my workshop. I definitely know and feel I have more control with my hand than I do with a push stick. I work alone so have no distractions and anyone who has watched most of my videos will see that I do often use sleds, push blocks and push sticks (homemade gripper style). Cheers mate.

[@kayray7338]

genius jigs mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

+Kay Ray Thanks very much Kay Ray.

[@mswoodcustomwoodwork]

Really nice. Where did you buy the clock mechanism and is it keeping good time?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Matt I bought the mechanisms from www.jknowles.com.au/shop/home.php as I always have but I wasn't happy with the last lot as they have changed the brand they stock. I prefer Takane brand mechanisms.

[@lucapellegrino9887]

Bello .. Minimal .. ottimo design ..

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Grazie, molto apprezzato Luca.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Cool cool cool I love it. 😢

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

😎

[@josearias8488]

Desde Palmira Colombia 😍🤗👍😲

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Jose, from Sydney Australia

[@davewilliams355]

Wow I really like that mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Dave. They're not difficult to make and are great gifts.

[@davewilliams355]

Yeah, where might a Pomm get some brass rod ?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

It should be available from a metal supplier. Using dowels is a good alternative in a contrasting timber like pine.

[@davewilliams355]

I made one, can't share photos here though, @dave6854 on instagram

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Dave, saw the photo and the video. Awesome mate. They say imitation is the greatest compliment. It was nice to see one of my projects made by someone else.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

This is so 😎

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Glad you liked it

[@sumosprojects]

G'day mate, top make this one, hey haven't seen any new videos from you mate & hope all is well, cheers mate 👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Sumo. Just uploaded latest video a few minutes ago.

[@26tp]

Where did you get the clock mechanism? Apologies if you mentioned it in video but took a phone call half way through.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hi Tim. Not sure what part of the world you're in but I buy my mechanisms locally. I prefer the Takane brand movements and i get them from Timberbits.com

[@26tp]

DownUnderWoodWorks that's what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@ALEX_UNIVERSUM]

Стильно и очень аккуратно сделано.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Большое тебе спасибо. Thank you very much

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Cool cool cool cool cool cool

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Cool cool subscribing to you

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Jose and welcome aboard

[@borisb5289]

Where did you buy the clock mechanism?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I buy them online. in Australia we have a few suppliers. I'm sure they're also easily available in your part of the world. there's always eBay as well.

[@frabcescodantonio6054]

Molto Bello. Grazie.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Frabcesco.

[@BenHollist]

Hi mate, Awesome seeiing another Aussie at the DIY on the Tube, Check out DIY For Knuckleheads ( another Aussie bloke) as well as that , you love your Jigs .... well have a look at Izzy Swan on the Tube as he is a jig master :) love ya work mate

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey, thanks very much Ben. I have seen Shane Conlan's channel. You don't get much more aussie than that.

[@juroworkshop]

nice..

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Juro.

[@woodbender540]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@バレンタイン-g3o]

i have to watch this for homework.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

You must always do your homework. Enjoy

[@thangluu5998]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Thang Luu

[@ajscastrocastro8]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@woodbender540]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@gabrielarruda296]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Wow

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Jose

[@AnasMangad]

Nice

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate.

[@ZANDERLOG]

ХОРОШАЯ РАБОТА!!!!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Спасибо, Игорь (Thank you Igor)

[@franciscomoesioferreiradas657]

Lindo

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@rayduffill8398]

Use a PUSH STICK !

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks for the advice Ray. Cheers mate.

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

00000 cool cool cool

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

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[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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