Grahamstown Woodworkers

August 2015


The August meeting was a talk by Andy Hatting on the making of wooden clocks - both wall and free standing .


Andy Hatting


A table full of materials, etc.


The starting point for a wall clock - a rustic piece of wood


Some of the equipment and accessories


Clock mechanisms, faces and figures


Some of the tools needed


Spray gun for finishing


One of Andy's many wall clocks


A charming chiming clock


Another of Andy's magnificent clocks

The suppliers of clock mechanisms and accessories are:
Uniclox in Port Elizabeth (Unit 25, Jet Park, Caravelle Street, Walmer. Tel. No. 041-581-8128)
or East London. contact Viola Human (viola@uniclox.com)

The finish that Andy sprays on his clocks is Elvolac sealer and Elvolac clear satin with catalyst and is obtainable from:
Braemar Paints, Port Elizabeth,041-453-2220 or simonbraemar@gmail.com