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  1. Daniel W

    Daniel W Hardy Maple

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    Half a lifetime ago, my dad built a mantel clock as a gift to me. I had it in a place of pride for many years. It stopped working, but I kept it there, anyway.

    I found a new clock motor online. Installed it, and now it works again. Cleaned and polished the case. Simple but I'm happy. No chime, but the pendulum works. Also, I have an antique with a chime so that's fine,

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    He used wood cut from cedars on the family farm. He also carved those animals. He liked doing that, so I have a bunch of them.

    There was another clock - old but not vintage. I found it while cleaning out the old house. It was missing the insides and the face. I found a quartz replacement works online, cleaned it up and polished up the case, and put it all together.

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    i don't need more clocks, but they are fun to look at.
     
  2. S-H

    S-H Hardy Maple

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    That's a most beautiful heirloom! I love it when people restore things, instead of throwing it in trash and get something new, (I loathe consumerism)...

    I admire the Japanese culture and society for such mindset. As they also are always upcycling things in their own homes.

     
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  4. Daniel W

    Daniel W Hardy Maple

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    You have a nice collection!

    I almost bought a cuckoo clock once. I don't remember what stopped me.
     



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  5. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    @Daniel W unique clock because of the addition of the folk art. Love the shape of the second one
    @KK Ng impressive collection. Nice variety
     
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  6. Daniel W

    Daniel W Hardy Maple

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    I thought I would add another clock. I bought this one at an estate sale. It wasn't working, so I found a clock repair guy. I don't know how old it is - 100 years, maybe? 90?

    It runs fine. I wind it up every day. I like the chimes.

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  7. Nate77

    Nate77 New Seed

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    Nice clocks , love the carvings (my grandfather was a woodcarver) I always love to see other carvers carvings
     
  8. KK Ng

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    Thank you Daniel, Jewell. I have stopped myself from getting more clocks.
     
  9. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Great clocks and backstories, Daniel.
    I took my time to read all your post.
     
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    Could it have been the thought of the cuckoo-ing every half hour? I had one, I don't know what happened to it. Probably lost in one of the moves.
     
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    That clock's a beaut Daniel.
     
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