Present Time Clocks - Woods and Finishes

Quartersawn white oak is the most traditional Arts & Crafts wood and accounts for about 90% of the clocks I make. I have done ammonia fuming and traditional finishes, but have been able to achieve the same results with modern finishing techniques, and they are safer and more durable. The metalized dyes I use can reproduce any color and are not subject to fading. The new water base lacquers I use are stronger, safer and harmless to the environment.

All finish shades are subject to variations due to the density and grain of the wood, and the air temperature and humidity at the time. I mix the dyes for each run of clocks I am finishing at the time, so there are going to be variations. Shades range from light, medium, dark, and ebonized, with an emphasis on either a warm/reddish cast or a cooler, greener/golden cast. The photos shown on the site are also subject to variation due to the lighting at the time the photo was taken and the color settings on your monitor.

The following samples represent the basic finishes:




If you have a particular finish shade in mind that is shown on a particular clock on the website, let me know and I will do my best to match it.


	Other hardwoods are available for most of the clock models. These woods are finished with a hand rubbed oil/varnish finish, and then a clear wax is applied. Some rare woods, such as leopardwood, curly or birdseye maple and premium, are subject to a 10% - 20% price increase. Please check with me for suggestions and prices.