“RUNNING TIME” WATCH STAND

A cube shaped clock in Glasgow, Scotland, perched on top of a pair of stainless steel legs, 20 feet high reminds locals to run on time every single day. The iconic 4- faced clock is actually a sculpture known as Running Time, and was created by the late George Wyllie, the Glasgow-born artist. (Some photos are included.) I liked the concept so I recreated it in miniature at a scale of about 1/2 inch = 1 foot and re-imagined it as a display stand for watches.

Materials

1” x 10” x 16” straight grained wood (pine)

1/4” dowel

brad nails

1, 1/2” wood screw

white glue

sandpaper

wood primer

spray paints

Tools are mentioned in each step.

Download the template pdf’s. Cut the templates out of thin cardboard. You should size them to the dimensions given.

Trace the profiles on to your wood.  

Cut a 5” x 7” rectangle for the base and the 3” square watch holder using a table or panel saw.

 Drill a 1/4” hole dead centre in the base. Drill a 1/4” hole in the watch holder, dead centre, but just half way through. 

Cut everything else with a scroll saw. Sand till smooth. 

Glue and nail the legs together in the correct orientation. 

Drill a 1/4” hole in the centre top of the leg assembly. 

Cut the dowel to 3,1/2”. Glue and insert into the leg assembly and watch holder. Make certain a flat edge of the holder is facing forward in the direction the legs are walking. Let dry.

Paint the leg assembly and base with primer. When dry, spray the leg assembly and the base. iI used silver for the legs to represent the stainless steel of the original and a darker colour for the base.

Pre- drill the bottom of the left foot with a 1/8” bit. Install the screw holding the leg and base assembly together.

Hang the watches and enjoy. 

Cheaper than a trip to Glasgow!