You might expect a project like this to require plenty of skill and tools to complete. However, with a few tricks from the Woodsmith shop, I think you'll find this woodworking project suprisingly easy to build–with a fairly simple set of tools.

We divided the overall structure into four simple, workable sections; kickboard, lower case, pendulum case, and head case. Then, using a few common router bits, we cut the molding in separate layers and stacked the pieces to make the finished edges appear more detailed.

We'll take you step-by-step through the entire project, with detailed illustrations and tool set up diagrams. We've included a list of mail order sources that offer hardware and clockwork kits. Overall dimensions: 17½W x 10½D x 74H. This project originally appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 70.



Suggested power tools: Table Saw, Drill Press, Router and assortment of router bits.


WHAT YOU GET
12 pages of step-by-step instructions
Full-color photos and exploded views
Tool setup illustrations
Cutting diagram and materials list

All for only $9.95


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