Slab Clock

[oges]

Here is the finished version of the clock I made for the MIL. I still dont know what sort of timber it is, picked it up from last years Newcastle wood show. Have shown it to a few woody friends and was promptly told half a dozen species it could be so im none the wiser on this, anyway im happy how it turned out and the MIL liked it.

Its just finished with a few layers of BLO as the MIL didnt want a shiney surface, and I would have preferred a better 'dial' but yiu gotta do what the customer wants. It has felt glued to the back to protect the wall a bit when mounted.

[texas]

I've often wondered why clocks with roman numerals use IIII instead of IV for 4, it seems inconsistant when they use IX for 9. Anybody know why?

[clubbyr8]

Check out

http://www.wilkiecollins.demon.co.uk/roman/clockface.htm

the explaination is too long to post here!!!!

Bob

[oges]

because they were purchased cheap from Spotlight, was running out of time so didnt have time to get a better dial. You will also notice the V is not consistent with the other V's on the dial ... oh well the MIL hasnt noticed yet.

[multinut]

could it be that the clock is made from wood not ivy:D
nice job oges
multinut
:) ;) :)

[Woodgrub]

The problem with V is that it is reversed!!!
Nice looking clock but, good job.
How heavy is it? :confused:

[oges]

yes the V is reversed, but the other side was black so I could only put it the one way.

it is not that heavy, sits on the wall hook quite easily