As per my first blog post, I revealed I love to go to garage sales in the summertime. This past month, I’ve been to close to thirty of them because July is such a hot month to have a sale (pun intended)! Sometimes when I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll go to estate sales too, hoping to find something I can turn into a clock. A couple of weeks ago, I did just that!
We’re proud to introduce Jo from Marble Hill Clockworks! For years, Jo dabbled in creative, moneymaking endeavors – from home knitting and genealogy to vintage fashion. She recently stumbled upon clocks and fell in love. Read more about Jo’s incredible journey!
Whether it be HGTV, TLC, Etsy, or Pinterest, the Do-It-Yourself generation is in full swing, and doesn’t seem to be backing down any time soon. With that in mind, I thought I would give DIY-ing a shot and document my adventures via our Klockit blog. Afterall, what is a better object to DIY than a clock? Continue reading
The New Year is here and we’re kicking it off by sharing our top 3 woodworking and clock projects from last year. We have a wide variety of customers at different skill levels, and our top 3 projects are proof of that! Continue reading
Fall is here! To kick things off, we wanted to share with you how to make a Pumpkin Clock. We’ve created this step-by-step guide to help you create the perfect DIY pumpkin clock! Continue reading
After some time away from woodworking due to a knee replacement, I recently ventured out to my shop to get started on some projects for upcoming fall and winter craft shows.
I spent a couple of hours looking over my machinery and tried to find hand tools and supplies. They were not where they were supposed to be, so I decided that the smartest use of my time would be to get organized!
Most of you are probably more diligent than I am about performing shop maintenance. But if you haven’t tidied up your shop lately, I would recommend it! The tips below will help you get organized and smoothly move forward with woodworking projects this fall season.
(1) Perform a thorough cleaning of your dust collection system and shop vacuum filters.
(2) Check all lighting and make sure overhead lighting fixtures are dust-free.
(3) Make sure heaters and furnaces are clean and exhaust fans are working properly.
(4) Check all electrical outlets and switches to make sure they are dust-free.
(5) Check all machinery power cords to make sure they are safe.
(6) Organize hand tools, boring bits, drill bits, saws, and files.
(7) Check all miter and rip fences to make sure all adjustment calibrations are correct.
(8) Perform test cuts to make sure power saw blades are capable of making cleaning cuts without burning or other problems.
(9) Check planer blades and jointer blades for signs of wear or damage and perform necessary maintenance.
(10) Check condition of band saw blades and blade tension. If necessary, replace worn blade guides.
(11) Make sure you have an adequate supply of lumber required for pending projects. And of course consumables, such as sandpaper, wood stains, finishes, and wood glues.
(12) Do you have enough wood clamps? Make sure your wood clamp assortment is adequate and that all clamping is in good order.
We hope these tips will help you get organized and perform at your best! Do you have any tips to share? Post them below!
John spent the better part of the 28 years he was employed by Klockit, designing hundreds of clock and furniture kits and plans and has continued with product design since his retirement in 2008. John’s love of clocks, his passion for creating furniture for his own home as well as for family, and his great appreciation for the beautiful finished pieces Klockit customers make from our kits and plans inspire him to continue to create still more new clock and furniture designs.
There’s still time to make a unique clock for your Dad this Father’s Day. Not a clock making expert? No problem! Here are 4 easy do-it-yourself clock ideas he’s sure to enjoy more than a tie!
Make Dad a clock that’ll remind him it’s always a good time for a good beer. Pair 12 beer bottle caps with your choice of clock face, and then install a simple quartz clock movement and hands.
Part timepiece, part wall art! Pick up Dad’s favorite album from a resale store and incorporate numerals, clock hands, a quartz clock movement to easily create a unique gift! Here’s an idea from Etsy seller, Records and Stuff:
Does your Dad like to shoot pool? This pool rack clock is sure to be the perfect addition to his Man Cave! Easily create this design using a pool rack, green felt, pool balls, quartz clock movement, and clock hands. He’ll love that the numbers are easy to read from a distance.
Perfect for Dads who would rather be fishing, this simple wall clock using fishing lures in lieu of numerals. Use any material for the clock face, glue on 12 fishing lures, and then install the clock movement and hands. Would also look great with fishing flys!
What’s the best thing you’ve made as a gift for someone else? Tell us your story in the Comments section below for a chance to win a $25 Klockit gift certificate!
We’re officially kicking off our countdown to Mother’s Day with gift suggestions to complement her unique charm and taste.
Show her how much you care with a handmade gift from Klockit! Plus we have ready-to-give gifts too – like watches, outdoor lanterns, and wall and desk clocks.
Check out our most popular Gifts For Her!
Giving a clock or piece of furniture, handcrafted by you, represents so much more than just a gift. We understand that this special item will be an heirloom passed down from generation to generation, providing lasting enjoyment and wonderful memories for the special woman in your life.
Our top suggestions for do-it-yourself gifts:
Our popular Colton Mantel Clock Kit is a mid-skill level wooden clock making kit. Mom will love the finished version which features a generously proportioned frame highlighted by the graceful compound curved corner posts. This clock kit is designed with open slat sides for optimum sound quality she’ll be able to enjoy for years to come!
See clock kit details: http://www.klockit.com/products/sku-34321.html
Is Mom a wine lover? Build her a stylish wine rack from our Prairie Series of furniture plans. Our woodworking plan will guide you to create the perfect wine storage piece she’s sure to enjoy. Stores up to 20 wine bottles, 3 tracks for hanging glasses, and features additional storage under the hinged top.
More on this plan: http://www.klockit.com/products/sku-49875.html
Or, build her a unique music box she’s sure to treasure forever. When the case lid is raised, the music melody automatically starts to play. Choose from 4 beautiful melodies!
Music movement options: http://www.klockit.com/products/sku-33106.html
We’ve got you covered! Check out our 50+ ready-to-give gift options. Shop by price or category:
Gifts Under $25:
http://www.klockit.com/depts/GiftsUnder25/dept-507.html
Gifts Under $50:
http://www.klockit.com/depts/GiftsUnder50/dept-508.html
Gifts Under $100:
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Women’s Watches:
http://www.klockit.com/depts/Women’sWatches/dept-442.html
Outdoor Lanterns:
http://www.klockit.com/depts/OutdoorLampsandLanterns/dept-320.html
Wall Clocks:
http://www.klockit.com/depts/WallClocks/dept-148.html
Desk Clocks:
http://www.klockit.com/depts/MantelClocksandDeskClocks/dept-147.html
