Nlong case clock plans pdf

Clocks made by hobby woodworkers oakside classic clocks. Going back 20 to 40 years, there was a ready supply of available plans which were made available some the barebones grandfather clocks plans where everything was dome from scratch, and others with kits provided with either some of the components, e. A grandfather clock also a longcase clock, tall case clock, grandfathers clock, or floor clock is a tall, freestanding, weightdriven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower or waist of the case. Woodworking project paper plan to build arts and crafts pendulum clock. Antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks for sale at. Antique clocks, reproductions from old sturbridge village. There are basically two ways to achieve this, either from the pdf file of the drawings or from the dxf file containing the all of the flat. Most longcase clocks strike the time on each hour or fraction of an hour, but musical movements were a further sophistication and, by the edwardian era, many longcase clocks, often with monumental revivalist case styles, housed triple weightdriven movements capable of quarterstriking with the westminster, whittington or st michaelss chimes. My clock case looks very similar to the winchester grandfather clock of oakside classic clocks which is not surprising because i like that style pictures up to 04. Antique longcase clocks the uks largest antiques website. Grandfather clock plans free clock plans for building a. Ive pretty much decided to build the clock out of cherry, but checked on the price of walnut, just out of curiosity. Grandfather clocks, mantle clocks, wall clocks and desk clock plans are available below. It is important that you purchase the clock movement before you start making the grandfather clock as it may be necessary for you to adjust the dimensions in order to fit your clock mechanism into the case.

The two most useful types of file for watch and clock repairing are pillar files and rattail files fig. Designs, plans and instructions for 20 clocks ashby, tim, ashby, peter on. Chicago shield part 2 the solin flat pack face shield. I start working on a greene and green inspired wall clock. Each of the clock plans illustrated on this page is accompanied by a list of compatible movement, dial and pendulum sets. If watchmaking on a larger scale interests you, try this 15 long wallhung or desktop clock.

Constructed of gorgeous mahogany and featuring tasteful faux ebony accents, this clock will look. Get the best deals on clock case when you shop the largest online selection at. One way to get it running is to double the weight, but this causes enormous wear and consequent damage in the long run. Advanced difficulty clock that lends itself to three other projects a wall clock variant, a large box and a small box. Standing very proud at 7 2 in height, this beautiful clock with traditional lines will add grace and charm to every home. Tall case clock, long case clock, grandfather, grandmother. Guide to buying longcase clocks antiques trade gazette. The upper cove moldings have to be installed precisely photo 6, so the dial, which mounts with the clock movement on top of the waist lines up with the door opening in the hood. Use a quartz clock movement and these free plans to build a clock that will be enjoyed for years. New free fine woodworking clock plans woodworking plans ideas ebook pdf. Discussion in clock repair started by fanstis, jul 12, 2007. All longcase parts are generic parts for longcase clocks and may need adapting to fit. I begin construction of the clock case by ripping the in. If you find great pleasure and satisfaction in building from scratch our clock plans are for you.

Create the gift of time from our extensive line of clock kits, clock parts, clock motors and clock components. Clock kits grandfather clock kits, grandfather clock kits. This is about one and a half days work showing some of the processors and techniques used. A well proportioned walnut case with an arched hood pediment and carved wooden central finial.

Slat a long narrow strip of wood such as the roof slats of the hood. Original hands should fit the space between the two hands without a spacer but unfortunately, the sad case is that many longcase clocks have lost their hands. Swedish long case clock in gustavian style from the 1790s. Clock projects make sure you have plenty of time to browse our category of clock making plans. Shop vintage, midcentury, modern and antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks from the worlds best furniture dealers. It runs for a while and stops because not enough power reaches the pendulum to keep it running. Full size project plans guide you to build these varied clock projects. Plans for this clock are available for download on my website here. Greene and greene wall clock making the case pt 1 youtube. Grandfather clock type woodworking plans all departments. I did a search on the message board, but the topic was answered so long ago that any links at that time are no longer functional.

This plan faithfully recreates a typical case design of the period and with the use of some basic tools you will be able to complete this clock with ease. Bevel the top and bottom panels and assemble the case around the bottom. Instead, well spread the information out over three installments. Oakside classic clocks plans gallery for clock makers. Making a grandfather clock requires expert woodworking skills.

Simple plans, beautiful wood and some basic woodworking tools are all you need to create a stylish wall clock, mantel clock or counter clock. The long narrow case actually predated the anchor clock by a few decades, appearing in clocks in 1660 to allow a long drop for the powering weights. Some of the free plans for clocks include the instructions for building the clock mechanism. I figure ill need about 30 board feet of lumber to build the clock, but ive decided to buy about 30% more than what ill actually need to cover for bad wood, extra pieces for making setups and, of course, mistakes. All of these free grandfather clock plans use a prebuilt clock movement.

Craft pattern 364 shows complete details for building the case of boards or plywood of a hardwood with fullsize patterns for cutting the irregular shaped parts. We must remember that one of the most important factors on building a case for a longcase clock is the timber, and we must remember when these clocks were made in the late seventeenth early eighteenth century the timbers that were used would have been air dried, meaning the tree was cut down. It is in a zip file containing 8 files, i have not built it but it seems that it would be a good reference for anyone who was thinking about building one. At the back, fasten each side piece with a screw from inside the case, to allow seasonal movement. Tall case clock design popular woodworking magazine. Grandfather clock plan rockler woodworking tools, this grandfather clock finishes out at seven feet tall, and is a beautiful piece.

The servicing of an 8 day english long case clock taken as a time lapse. Another method is to shape off with a long, flat file, and in any case the result is the same as we show in the drawing herewith. O rder, punctuality and the timely completion of tasks were. It is better to fit this piece in and fasten metal or wood buttons on the back side so that it can be readily taken off to get at the clock movement from the front. Comparison between my clock case and the winchester.

Garys wooden clocks free plans 19 projects to do outdoors while you need the distraction. His wife, fearing that he would not be around long enough for me to complete the project. Welcome to brian laws wooden clocks free plans to help you build a wooden clock. Shaker tall clock a project plan for building a graceful clock. If you are going to cut out the gears and the other components for the clocks using a scrollsaw or a bandsaw you are going to need a 1. I have a plan for a long case clock from a science and mechanics magazine, it is in pfd format, if any one wants a copy pm me and i will email it to you. Some of the free plans for the clocks shown below are for the housing only. See more ideas about clock, antique clocks and grandfather clock.

Select simple, yet elegant clock kits for an evening project or choose one of our more challenging grandfather clock kits. The ascent clock patterns are intended for use by the purchaser of these plans for scroll saw cutting of the clock. Ive been researching tall case clocks with an eye on building one for my home. This clock was designed for the 50th wedding anniversary of raymond and betty wilckens.

The question i get asked most is how do you make the gears,or more often, where did you purchase them. My clock case looks very similar to the winchester grandfather clock. Francois wrote, after seeing the plans it sparked a life time dream to build a grandfather clock for. We have woodworking plans to build clocks of many shapes and sizes from small mantle clocks to the full size grandfather floor model clocks with swinging pendulums. A clock is usually taken to the shop for repair because the clock fails to keep running. Grandfather clock plans woodworking table plans, grandfather. Youll need a few long bar clamps to glue the dowel joints at the bottom of the. The clock movement is usually purchased in kit or completed form and mounted in the housing you have made. For most of us our first gears clockmakers call them wheels will be to a existing plan, so we will have the necessary data 1 number of teeth 2 module or dp of the teeth the size 3 the size of the blank. Making a grandfather clock case by clive pickering, australia download a pdf of this article this story began with an evening phone call from a wellrespected clock restorer from sydney.

I dont know how long it took me, but im glad its done. My design and drawings took about three months and were done based on the various dimensions of the kieninger htu movement. The plans on this site are those of clocks designed by myself over the last few years. Clock hardware, hard to make clock parts, bevelled glass for clock kits, clock hands, everything youll need to buid your own clock.

Are there any plans, designs andor recommendations for floor style clock movement test stand available. Since building a tall case clock is a long term project made up of many smaller projects, we cant devote all the space needed to tell the story in a single issue. Plots and plans, mischief in mason city, the doubtful doctor and the case of the grandfather clock. He was enquiring if i was still interested in building cases for clocks. It is a good plan not to groove the panel upon which the figures are placed, and which becomes the face of the clock. Explore our unique collection of woodworking plans for stately grandfather clocks, classic wall and mantel clocks, and more at.