Woodsmith Magazine Classic Mantel Clock Plans

By A Mystery Man Writer

Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to hone your skills and build a Classic Mantel Clock.

This classic clock is a chance to give your skills a workout and use a few of those leftover pieces of wood you’ve been hanging on to.

The art of making clocks was once limited to a very small group of highly specialized artisans. Cutting and assembling intricate gears and movements from exotic woods and metals was an activity left to only the most experienced craftsmen. Fortunately, woodworkers today have some significant advantages. We can order clockworks, hands, and faces in dozens of different styles. This clock is an excellent example. Its inexpensive quartz movement is far more accurate than most of its antique predecessors and far easier to install. We include details on where to find a movement you like and all the supplies you’ll need. But the best thing about making a clock is that it gives you a chance to work on small details. I find that this type of project is a great way to hone your woodworking skills.

You can purchase the Woodsmith Classic Mantel Clock standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detail.