Creating a family heirloom

[amycurl]

It is, indeed, an amazing piece. I love family heirlooms that are useful and practical, as well as decorative and meaningful. We're definitely an "Everyday Use" family. (That's the title of a short story by Alice Walker, which I highly recommend.)

 

[easyrider]

Pretty cool dealio Dave !!!

Bill

 

[dsmrp]

looks wonderful. i especially like the haw'n motif (seen in quilts) in the middle of the clock face. I thought koa was a naturally dark wood; didn't realize it could appear much lighter. Love the grain and density of koa. I once saw a koa dining room set; gorgeous!! and so was the price

Just wonder what you're going to do with that 2nd koa piece.
Oh btw, there was a wood supply place in Seattle 4th ave south of SODO, that sells exotic woods, likely a little bit of koa too. My husband picked out his ipe deck planks from them several years ago.

 

[DaveNV]

Pretty cool dealio Dave !!!

Bill

Thanks, Bill!

 

[DaveNV]

looks wonderful. i especially like the haw'n motif (seen in quilts) in the middle of the clock face. I thought koa was a naturally dark wood; didn't realize it could appear much lighter. Love the grain and density of koa. I once saw a koa dining room set; gorgeous!! and so was the price

Just wonder what you're going to do with that 2nd koa piece.
Oh btw, there was a wood supply place in Seattle 4th ave south of SODO, that sells exotic woods, likely a little bit of koa too. My husband picked out his ipe deck planks from them several years ago.

Thanks very much. I wanted it to refer back to Hawaii, but didn't want to go "tiki" or palm tree or whatever. I wanted something that, to me, might be a classic style, maybe even a Hawaiian antique. I think this does it.

The wood is waxed, not varnished or stained, which may have affected the color. There is a lot of variation in the color of this piece. It changes, depending on the light. Really nice. A lot of the Koa products I've seen ready-made are done in a golden oak color, which is nice, but this is actually richer.

I didn't know about the Seattle place, but this worked well, since I was able to source it more or less "on location."

The second piece of wood is still a question mark. No rush, of course, but we haven't decided. I'm thinking maybe a second clock, but a smaller one for the fireplace mantel, (other side of the house), using one of his standard designs, where it would be more straight up Arts and Crafts style. (He does beautiful work.)

Dave

 

[x3 skier]

Very nice indeed. For your second piece, might I suggest a small (or larger) letter box/chest with similar motifs where you could keep the history of the clock and other family items like a genealogy. Or perhaps a wooden book binding of the history.

Cheers

 

[Elan]

Would be cool if YOU could craft something from the 2nd piece, with the clockmaker's oversight.

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[DaveNV]

Very nice indeed. For your second piece, might I suggest a small (or larger) letter box/chest with similar motifs where you could keep the history of the clock and other family items like a genealogy. Or perhaps a wooden book binding of the history.

Cheers

Wow. What a great idea! Thank you!

Dave

 

[DaveNV]

Would be cool if YOU could craft something from the 2nd piece, with the clockmaker's oversight.

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Nice thought, but not realistic for me. I can design like crazy, but I don't have the patience or the skill for something like this. This guy has been woodworking forever, and he has all the right tools and know-how. I have a hammer and a bent screwdriver.

Dave

 

[presley]

It looks great. I admire your idea to create something like this.

 

[DaveNV]

It looks great. I admire your idea to create something like this.

Thank you. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time, but never put the plan into action. Once I did, it came together pretty easily, and with very satisfying results.

Dave

 

[taterhed]

Nicely done....love the matching box idea too....

 

[dsmrp]

The box idea is a good one, but I'm going to suggest a ukulele for the 2nd piece.
That means however, Dave would have to learn how to play it

 

[DaveNV]

The box idea is a good one, but I'm going to suggest a ukulele for the 2nd piece.
That means however, Dave would have to learn how to play it

That's an intriguing idea. I've always wanted to learn to play one, but I don't know if Koa is the right kind of wood for a ukulele. It's fairly heavy. Isn't a ukulele the instrument you tune by strumming the four strings and singing "My dog has fleas?" I think I can handle that much anyway. Just ask my dogs. LOL!

Dave

 

[slip]

Yes, the do make ukulele 's out of Koa. They are beautiful.

 

[DaveNV]

Yes, the do make ukulele 's out of Koa. They are beautiful.

Ok. Good to know. I haven't ever checked. But I don't know if my clock making friend would be skilled at making a musical instrument. That is definitely its own art form. I'd rather buy a ukulele, and have something really special made with the Koa.

Dave

 

[slip]

I agree and I'm sure you'll come up with something good!!

 

[Passepartout]

Not knowing how much lumber you have left, but back when my parents married (1936), dad made my mom a 'blanket trunk' that goes across the foot of the bed. I treasure it. Even though dad wasn't a 'craftsman' it shows the love and time he put into it.

But if you are a little short on material, a jewelry box for the top of the wifes dresser would fall into keepsake category too.

 

[DaveNV]

Not knowing how much lumber you have left, but back when my parents married (1936), dad made my mom a 'blanket trunk' that goes across the foot of the bed. I treasure it. Even though dad wasn't a 'craftsman' it shows the love and time he put into it.

But if you are a little short on material, a jewelry box for the top of the wifes dresser would fall into keepsake category too.

It's one board, about six feet long, six inches wide, and one inch thick. Not a lot of material. I'll figure something out.

Dave

 

[DaveNV]

Well, the clock is finally here, and is hanging on my wall. It is absolutely stunning. I am a very happy owner today.

Dave

 

[taterhed]

Nice!

 

[DonnaD]

It is very beautiful. Maybe you should use the other board to make something that would be an heirloom for your other children???

 

[DaveNV]

It is very beautiful. Maybe you should use the other board to make something that would be an heirloom for your other children???

Thank you. I only have two kids, and my son isn't much interested. My daughter took one look, and said, "Ok, this is coming to me, right? Right??" She was in the Navy, and was stationed in Hawaii for several years. She has a love for the Islands. I think that decision was made pretty easily.

I'm having a second clock made with the second board. It'll be smaller, something to sit on the mantel above the fireplace. But it should be something equally attractive. Stay tuned.

Dave

 

[Glynda]

It is lovely! What a great idea!

 

[DaveNV]

I didn't think to show the inside of the clock. You can see the pendulum easier this way.

Dave