Build your own Wooden Clock

Although you can find a good quality wooden clock easily on the internet, you may prefer the satisfaction of making your own wooden clock. Wooden clocks can be easy to build if you follow the steps and instructions correctly, the results can be perfect as this short video shows.

There are usually two main reasons for building a wooden clock yourself. The first is it can save a lot of money and the second is the reward of creating a family heirloom. Completing your first wooden clock can be a great achievement and a rewarding one.

There are two main categories when building your own wooden clock and they are; Ready-to-assemble clock kits and Planning and Hardware

1. A ready to assemble clock comes in a kit containing the pieces needed to make the wooden clock. The pieces are already cut out and plans and a guide normally come with the clock. This option is best if you want to make your own clock but just don’t have the time or the confidence to make it completely from scratch.
2. Planning and Hardware simply means that you are going to plan the wooden clock completely, purchase the parts required and make it. This option is the most time consuming, but also has its benefits, which are that you can make the clock the way you want down to the smallest detail. This option is recommend only if you buy a guide to assist you, or you have had previous experience building wooden clocks.

Tips for making your wooden clock

The wooden clock you make will become a family heirloom. Invest in good kits or books to guide you. Ensure you purchase the best quality materials and remember the time you’ll be investing in your wooden clock is the very thing that will make the finished item so valuable to you and your family.