All fine tall-case clocks have a dial mask that surrounds and joins the dial to the case. Today I worked on building 3 of the 4 pieces that will comprise my dial mask. I finally got to add lap-joint to the various other joints that hold the clock case together. It wasn't necessary but it was fun and a challenge as well. I've read that there are few joints as strong as a lap-joint. The surrounding wood will give way before the joint does. I only managed to get 3 of the pieces made-up. The 4th, the more difficult arch piece, will be a bigger challenge. I hope to get that done tomorrow. Please enjoy the slideshow from today below. BTW, my clock is still tick-tocking away!
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June 2016
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