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 Given that, for all of us, inevitably, "tempus fugit" we do have something of an obsession with recording the passage of time. If we are a nation of clock-watchers
then at least we can make the act of looking at the clock face a rewarding experience. Happily the creation of a beautiful clock is simple using the clock and watch
inserts offered below. In most cases, all that is required is the drilling of a hole in the timber to mount the clock. Whether that is a beautifully turned and decorated mount
or a simple piece of "found" timber in its natural state is entirely up to you and your tastes.The descriptions below give an indication of the method of
mounting but most of the inserts listed are fixed either by a rubber mounting ring or by spring arms which expand against the walls of the mounting hole. In many cases a suitably sized hole can be made using a
sawtooth
or Forstner bit, remembering that if the exact size mentioned is not available, it may be that an imperial (inch) series drill may be sufficiently
close in size. Of course, if you are creating the mount on the lathe, you can turn out a hole to any required shape and size so the question of suitable drills will probably not (at least, should not!) arise.
Also listed below are Skeleton Clocks, those favourites of the horologically refined (!) as well as barometer and thermometer inserts, styled similarly to some of our clocks so that you can
create an eye-catching meterological centre for the mantlepiece or hall table.
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