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| Grandfather Clock DIY |
| Vic Prance, a retired clockmaker, has designed a kit that allows you to make your own grandfather clock for a fraction of the usual retail price. |
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The grandfather clock is no doubt the grandest, most statuesque and enduring of all clocks, but it's probably also the most expensive. Prices average between $5000 and $10,000, with antiques fetching $20,000 and more. Vic Prance says that today people look for things that last. A grandfather clock goes from generation to generation, down through the family.
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Grandfather Vic's Clock Company started in 1981. There are three kit designs, with options for different movements and accessories. The timber used is Cedar, ( a soft wood ), or Beech, ( a hard wood ).
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If you buy your clock by email or phone, three boxes will arrive - one with about 50 pieces of pre-cut timber, one with the movements and one with the weights. It takes about 40 hours to construct but the instructions are clear and detailed.
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Everything you need for the job is included, except the glass and a few basic tools. A combination of glue and screws ensures the finished clock is quite strong. Once the timber case is assembled, it gets sanded and stained and then it's ready for the pre-assembled movement.
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Cost
Clocks cost $2,800 to $3,500 depending on size. You could save a couple of hundred dollars by choosing a chain-drive rather than the cable-drive model. The cable-drive is a more modern movement and has a couple of additional features, such as a second hand and an automatic night chime cut-off.
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More Info
Grandfather Vic's Clock Company, 4 Lakeview Rd, Morisset Park, NSW 2264, ph: 02-49733904 and at 49 Craig St. Blacktown NSW 2148: ph 02-96228013.
Website: www.grandfathervicsclocks.com.au
Completed clocks are on show at Morisset Park and Blacktown.
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