Wood Turned Sun Clock

I have had some maple wood set aside to make a mid century modern sun clock. I started this clock by wood turning 12 spindles. I then made a segmented hub from wood of the same maple tree. I drilled 12 holes in this hub to receive the tenon on each spindle. This allowed the spindles to radiate out like rays from the hub. I did a final turning of the hub and spindles together on the lathe to make a space for the clock. I think this helps to tie the whole piece together.

[@michaellorden8150]

I am cab driver, and I was watching this video in my cab when I heard a knock on the window. Little did I know that that person would become the love of my life. Frank your vids will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@chopin65]

Great story!

[@Shopbuilt]

From design to execution, you nailed it! It was an absolute joy to watch, thanks for sharing.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

I'm so glad that turned out. I realized as the video ended that my heart was racing. I thought for sure you would get a catch with the scraper...

[@CameronLienhart]

Over the years of being subscribed to your channel, you have really opened my eyes to the projects that can be done on a lathe. I'm eager to try my hand at some turning. Thank you!

[@splugen]

The transition between all the different clocks in the beginning with the music is so CRISP, excellent editing

[@rhwoodshop]

Just gorgeous frank. That turning with all the spindles was nerve racking.

[@MichaelAlm]

Beautiful design Frank! I restored and old metal starburst clock years ago and have always loved that style.

[@PHSPantherSoccer1]

I'm blown away Frank. I'm not into turning (yet) but I watched this because I enjoy your work so much. Glad I did. Great stuff!

[@holdemNE1]

Just watched this video for a second time just because I knew I would enjoy it equally as much as I did when I saw it for the first time. All of your videos are fantastic. Thank you very much for producing them.

[@PKedByBlade]

I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart Frank, your work is unbelievable. When I first found your videos a month ago, I initially watched the lawn chair part 1, and by the time i looked at the clock again, I realized it had been close to 8 hours and I watched every video you had. Thanks again man, fantastic work.

[@GaryTruesdale]

Hub and spoke. Really intricate turning! Now I want a wood lathe. Beautiful work.

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

I LOVE THIS ! Very nice and the whole project is just cool! From using "liberated" wood to turing the face of the clock after you assembled the legs on it. WOW very nice! Thanks for the great video! Chris

[@dericcornflakes]

My parents had one of those clocks. It was a really cheap plastic one from the 60s that hung on the wall till my mom passed a few years back. I always hated that thing but sometimes I wish I had it, maybe hang it in the shop. Maybe I'll just have to make one now instead. Thanks for the video, they're always great to watch.

[@johnconklin9039]

Another outstanding project and video. If there's an award for bravery in woodturning, you get my nomination! Scary!

[@Goldie_79]

I absolutely love this clock. I'm not a wood turner or wood worker of any type myself but I'm fascinated with the process and love these videos. This piece is so unique and beautiful. I wish I could have one for my home.

[@adamroman8242]

Frank, your projects and videos are so awesome that I am sitting here riveted by even the clock just ticking! Fantastic!!

[@juggernautt888]

You did a great job on that clock. I have seen those around and never thought about making one for myself. Now i have to go buy a lathe. Thank you for sharing.

[@OntarioLakeside]

Fantastic as always, that would look good in my 1958 side split.

[@mprice7676]

Absolutely amazing...I dream of wood-turning one day, but I only hope to be half this good. You cease to amaze me every time I see one of your projects! Great build and clock! Thanks!

[@tucsonev2062]

Exposing the assembly and making it part of the finished design is always much more interesting. Sort of like an x-ray of the inner workings. Tick Tock, very nice.

[@GeminiWoodworks]

You've never put out anything less than fascinating...honestly. I usually watch KZbin to learn new things and techniques, but rarely can I do that and also be highly entertained.

[@nateauld]

I used to dabble a little in the animation department - the part where you drilled the mounting holes in the edges left me flabbergasted. One of my favorite things in animation is doing something that cannot be easily figured out by the viewer. As always great job and great project! Thank you.

[@DaltonVann]

Great work as usual, Frank. Both with the artistry of the piece and the engaging video. What a peaceful closing.

[@CarlJacobson]

Beautiful work Frank, I love the design.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Beautiful design and amazing craftsmanship as well as patience to make it all work. Regards, Bob

[@timothyfagan5725]

G'day Frank, that clock is certainly "The Wow Factor" thanks for sharing it, Tim.

[@PeteTGIF]

Some people do a BASE jump to get the adrenaline they need. For us wood turner, we don't need no parachute, we just need projects like these to get our daily dose of adrenaline. As I made my first winged bowl, I felt fine during the time I had it on the lathe, despite all the same worries you had, like do I get a catch, is this really working the way I think it should.... As soon as I took the finished piece of my lathe, I started shaking, this didn't stop for an hour, what a thrill. I bet you'd been shaking for a whole week, at least I would have had problems to mount the hands. Thank you for sharing this awesome piece of art. Greetings from Good Old Germany Peter

[@frankmakes]

yes it was a huge relief when the second turning worked. I think that is why I was not thinking of other options to fill the gaps at the bottoms of the mortises. "Oh that's the only problem I have, I can deal with that."

[@8minecrafter8]

I want to have a beer with this guy someday. These videos are consistently the most interesting thing on the internet.

[@CodeMasterRapture]

Stellar build! Your turning projects never cease to amaze.

[@nomadben]

Beautiful clock, and a thought provoking ending.

[@mt3414]

Thank you for the very creative and learned videos. It is always a pleasure to be entertained when I am learning.

[@mmanut]

Love it. Allot of thought went into that project. I have a nice shop in my garage but nothing like yours. Nothing beats those great cast iron tools of the past. That bandsaw, planer and jointer are just beautiful. Love your videos. Thanks for entertaining. Vinny

[@benjaminzbunny]

Amazing! Future generations are going to be visiting The Frank Howarth museum. Thanks for sharing your genius :)

[@myckrych7154]

thanks Frank for the wonderful video. super project. the clock is terrific

[@tomward1169]

Sensational work Frank, its a joy to watch. I kept checking how long the video had to go I didnt want it to end.

[@ogyel]

Thanks Frank for another great movie. I think i could watch your videos for an entire month continuously :)

[@tom7601]

I had a clock like that back in the 1970s. I finally got rid of it in the middle 80s; a very happy day...:-))

[@waynecreech]

Sweet Clock... I was waiting for pieces to fly when you were cutting the relief for the hands in the spindles! glad it held together :)

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awsome video! Awsome clock!

[@jdubb1265]

Beautiful project! I bet it made a gnarly sound when turning outside. Great work

[@plemieux7237]

Great project! Love the "60 Minutes" ending, tick, tick, tick......

[@1954BJohn]

Yet another interesting super cool project Frank - Thanks!

[@AsWoodTurns]

I can imagine a wild time when turning the clock outboard. Nice project. Alan

[@frankmakes]

Thanks Alan. I got more used to it as time when on.

[@barilaur4303]

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[@MikeWaldt]

Superb Frank, excellent design, and the second turning was handled with aplomb my friend. Take care Mike

[@dashphaste]

Ya've wrinkled my brain, Frank. Love those Art Deco clocks. There's a restaurant I frequent that has some that are made of tableware. Your skilll and inventiveness are beyond compare.

[@cadguyfrompti]

I love it Frank; what a unique & challenging piece!

[@johnniewalker39]

From time to time, i come back and re-watch this video

[@SuperYtviewer]

I love this clock. Beautiful in style and form.

[@frankingram3382]

Great work on the clock and the finished piece made me want to build a fire place in my living room so I could have a place to hang me one. I really enjoyed the video presentation also.

[@SterlingsWoodcrafts]

Beautiful Clock Frank, Looks Awesome

[@Its_just_the_process]

Absolutely wonderful Frank!

[@OneWoodAuwoodworking]

Proving again your the Jedi Master of Woodworking Frank

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

What an awesome and breathtakingly beautiful clock. Wow!!!!!

[@Bill_CBR]

That's some really beautiful work Frank. I always look forward to seeing what you'll come up with next. Thanks for sharing.

[@Noboundries85]

You should be really proud of this work, I am amazed at the complex and simple design of this clock. Excellent execution from design to final form!

[@deej19142]

Another great job Frank! I love it.

[@ecrusch]

You are one of a kind Frank. There's no doubt about that.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Simply stunning!

[@joncarter3817]

Well you certainly give us all something to strive for. Amazing work!

[@Phrase]

I thought your lathe was going to take off when you attached the "propeller" ;-)

[@frankmakes]

ha ha, That would have been a funny scene

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Incredible project and video, Frank.

[@matthewphelps5136]

Great job yet again Frank....love all your stuff, you da man.

[@l3ender15]

I admire your patience in turning all those spindles! Also, I'm pretty jealous about you having access to huge raw wood like that.

[@carlfritz4533]

I got goose bumbs when I saw this video!

[@JonGreene]

Wow, what another incredible video. Thanks for sharing

[@magneticatastrophy]

Incredible! Both the work and the video quality. Very nice work!

[@fgriffintx]

Like your clock - love your shop and tools!!

[@HonestDoubter]

I liked the last shot where the second hands click actually coordinated with the KZbin counter. Love your stuff man.

[@ryanpedersen4715]

Awesome project! Thank you for all the effort and the videos.

[@MRrwmac]

I was surprised you didn't make a template for the spindles but of course your precise eye accomplished it well. Cringed when you were cutting the circle out of the spindles and center. Came out really nice. Another project off your "want to make" bucket list. Thanks for all the work sharing.

[@frankmakes]

I thought about making a shape to follow, but they were coming out ok so I never go to it

[@Maxid1]

I like it. And you finished it just in time. You already had the matetials.

[@MindManiacMarcus]

You almost gave me a heart attack when you remounted that thing at the end.

[@mpcoleman]

I thought the same thing. Bold move.

[@victorvillanueva3240]

It's really beautiful. Thanks Frank !!!

[@ColinTonkasdad]

really enjoyed watching this project, really like the time and effort you put in to a project, and they are always superb . thank you for sharing .

[@woodfellascustoms9764]

Once again, great concept, and even better video! Keep em coming!!!

[@MyShopNotes]

Nice job Frank, I really like that clock.

[@ausguitarist]

my favorite wood turning project you've done! I love it!

[@Woodentoolcompany2]

Unbelievable frank! Your vids are second to none. Must have taken some pile of time to get it done

[@frankmakes]

Thanks, It's always a little crazy towards the end.

[@whitewolf8758]

Wow that is an awesome piece of work! Love the originality of it! Keep up the great videos!!

[@mattywoodaus]

Your editing skills are just as good as your craftsmanship. Always love it when you post a new video.

[@devinschaffner]

Amazing video and amazing work. Thank you for sharing your process in such an entertaining way.

[@ae981s]

That's a beautiful piece of artwork!

[@MrTolcher]

Nice one Frank, thanks for sharing

[@Stephen1455]

That cross drill arrangement is slick had not seen it!!!

[@H3rmanaT3rc3ra]

Such a soothing end to the video! Kudos

[@mduvigneaud]

Great work! Also, I really like the stop motion bits. Absolutely hilarious!

[@alfieodonnell4976]

Brilliant frank. Thank you for sharing. Long time watcher first time commentator. Thank you heaps for all your videos. Inspiring. It's cos of your videos I now have a workshop. Haha cheers.

[@frankmakes]

Welcome to the show, Glad to hear you are getting into the workshop.

[@mrnicebobby]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen (regarding, of course, woodworking videos). Bravo!

[@ThePaulbusby]

As always, truly amazing work. A really nice spindle project. Your video's always inspire.

[@heathbletzacker9216]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. I could watch you all day. I love the stop motion. Your information, step by step instruction, and skill level are top notch. I've learned a lot from you over the past couple days since I started watching. I can't say thank you enough. It's like having my own personal shop teacher.

[@Alpha-Alpha]

This is an amazing project, beautiful clock!

[@michaelromanenko]

Amazing work, Frank!

[@MrGuitarbike]

Lovely ending. Great project.

[@dnngskn62]

Wow. Beautiful clock and a wonderfully edited video. Well done Frank.

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

If you havn't seen yet, you should watch his video on making a log! Hehe genius

[@piehunt]

Seriously nice time piece. I'd love one of those in my home.

[@ronbommarito9132]

Another great piece Frank. Love the exposed tenon. I'm now going to have to grind a way to wot kit into one my projects. ;-)

[@mikeock9267]

You put a tremendous amount of effort into your videos and it is really enjoyable content. GREAT JOB

[@AD4MRick]

Beautiful Job. Great project and video. Rick

[@MikeLaan]

Look I don't know what's going on but me and my girlfriend love these videos. We don't woodwork we never thought of woodworking but somehow we've love all your stuff. How do you not have a tv show?

[@michael_anthony]

beautiful video. thank you for creating and sharing