Nothing enhances a room's decor like a handsomely crafted, hand-made wooden clock. Whether your passion is stately grandfather clocks, timeless mantel clocks or modern desk clocks, you'll find all the information you need to create your own timepiece here in this new book from author and clock collector John A. Nelson. - History of clocks & clock making - In-depth chapter on clock components - - Comprehensive step-by-step photos - Basic techniques, plans & parts lists - Choose from 37 classic, antique and contemporary designs, including: - Black Mantel Clock - Skeleton Clock - Mission Shelf Clock - Krazy Klock - - Balloon Shelf Clock - Triangular Shelf Clock - Three-Wood Pendulum Clock - - 1802 Grandfather Clock - 1840 Shaker Wall Clock - Vienna Clock - - Fancy Swiss Cuckoo Clock - Simple Schoolhouse Clock - Petite Carriage Clock - - Pyramid Desk Clock - Modern Long-Case Clock - Coffin Clock - * A woodworker's manual with traditional, shaker & modern designs.

Author Biography

John A. Nelson is considered a master craftsman by scroll saw enthusiasts and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. He is the author of 10 books about scroll sawing, including The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, 50 Easy Weekend Scroll Saw Projects, Making Wooden Baskets on Your Scroll Saw, and Inspirational Scroll Saw Projects. John has spent thousands of hours at the scroll saw, authored dozens of patterns, and built some of the most beautiful examples of scrollwork to be found.