How to Make a Pallet Wood Clock

Ever since watching people on YouTube work with pallets I fell in love it. I have been woodworking for about two years and I have used pallet wood for almost every single project.

This clock was a gift for my mom and I think it turned out really well.

- Pallet Wood

-Wood Glue

-Wood Finish/Stain

-Clock Kit

-Picture Hanger

- Table Saw

- Belt Sander

- Orbital Sander

- Clamps

- Drill

- Rubber Mallet

So first you are going to want to find out what you want your clock to look like. If you aren't using Pallet wood find out what wood you would like to use. You also need to find out what kind of stain you want to use if you are using stain. You should also go ahead and buy your clock kit because a lot of the planning is done around it. You can create a sketch if you want but I didn't.

If you have ever used pallet wood before you might be confused as to why I didn't include milling tools like a jointer and Planer. I personally don't have those two tools but you could use them if you would like. I used a jointer jig on my table saw to get nice edges and used the fence to clean up the other edge like you would with a jointer, then I just sanded them to get them smooth. On the board that the clock will go on I cut out a place in the back that was the right depth so that the clock kit would be flush with the back. You can use a router but I made a whole bunch of cuts with my table saw and got the same result.

Glue the jointed edges together with bar clamps. Once it is dry and you have de-clamped it scrape off the glue. I used both a belt sander and an orbital sander but you can use any tool you would like to sand it smooth.

Drill a hole that matches the diameter of the clock threads where ever you want the center to be. Use that hole as a reference point and use a compass to make a circle around it. Evenly space out where you want the numbers to be and leave a mark there.

If you would like to use stain put it on now. Put on a clear coat to conceal the stain and to bring out the grain. Add your hanger. I would suggest you use a Sawtooth Picture frame holder but you can use whatever you wish. If you want to use number markers nail them in with a rubber mallet so you don't damage them. Finally put in your clock kit!

I hope you guys really love this clock as much as I do.

If you enjoyed making this or just like the clock it would mean a lot to me if you gave me a vote in the Wood Working contest.

Thanks!!!