How to Make a Wooden Wall Clock

Making wooden clocks does not have to be hard or detailed. They can be made in any size to fit any size wall. This simple project requires only one cut so you don't have to have knowledge in woodworking, but yet you can achieve the beauty of natural wood in your home decor.

Things You'll Need

• Large piece of raw wood in an unusual design, with bark still on it
• Sandpaper
• Clock mechanism with hands and hanger hook
• Self-stick numbers, any style
• Polyurethane sealer
• Drill with 1/4 inch bit
• Screwdriver
• Hammer
• 1 wall nail

Instructions

1. Sand the surface of the piece of wood smooth with the sandpaper.

2. Place the self-stick numbers in the correct time position and the desired position if you are wanting an unusual design.

3. Measure the center of the numbers with a measuring tape and drill a hole with 1/4-inch drill bit for the hands mechanism. Do not install the hand mechanism yet.

4. Apply 4 to 5 coats polyurethane sealer to all the surfaces, allowing to dry 1 or 2 hours in between coats. Include the numbers when applying the sealer. Let it sit overnight for complete drying.

5. 

   Attach the hand mechanism into the hole in the front of the clock and the battery pack to the back of the clock, making sure the hand mechanism is attached to the battery pack. Screw the battery pack into place with the screws in the clock kit, using a screwdriver.

6. 

   Determine where the clock will hang. This should be in a wall stud. Hammer a nail in place. Hang the clock to the nail with the hook that is attached to the top of the clock mechanism. Some adjustment may be needed in order for the clock to hang straight by shifting the clock slightly while on the nail. If the position does not include a wall stud, use a picture hanger in the wall. This hanger holds the weight of the clock without pulling out of the wall. Make sure the hanger is sized close to the weight of the clock.

Tips & Warnings

• Put the numbers in an odd design for a whimsical look. Use old barn wood and leave the wood raw for a primitive look. Wood burn the numbers in the clock for a different look.

Resources

• More Clock Ideas