by William Wayland
Reproduction of a Tall Case Clock: Original built by John Townsend of Newport. RI. in 1789. Original owned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NewYork, NY Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary woods: Oak, Poplar Movement: David Lindow Engraving: Valdemar Skov References: Metropolitan Museum of Art web site Magazine article from 'Good Furniture and Decorating', Dec. 1930. Thank you Chuck Phillips SAPFM plans by Ed Stuckey. Thank you Ed. Notes: Wood working skills mentored by Charles Neil Carving skills mentored by Mary May Encouragement and advice from SAPFM Great Lakes members Process: Drew a complete set of working/shop drawings using the references above. (Currently not in a publishable condition.) Built a poplar prototype, planning cuts, clamping and proportion. I initially planned a for the clock to be less than 8 foot in height, but the prototype proved less elegant than the original. Built a pin router to produce the large moldings. Water born dyes and water born finish.