DIY Farmhouse Clock

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DIY Farmhouse Clock

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DIY// Farmhouse Clock//Reclaimed Wood

Check out my process to make this massive 38" farmhouse style clock from pallet wood.

Begin Frame Construction

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Using 4 one by 6 boards (desired size) joint the corners with pocket holes and wood glue.

Plane or Sand All Reclaimed Boards

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Run each of your pallet boards through the planer. If you do not have a planer, you can achieve the same effect by sanding the boards ( it just takes longer)

Attatch Thin Plywood

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Attach thin plywood to frame using wood glue and pin nails. This will give you the structure to attach the reclaimed boards to .

Attatch Pallet Boards

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Attatch pallet boards in desired pattern.

Apply Finish

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Apply desired finish. In this case i chose the distressed look. Dark stain with white paint on top.

Attatch Numbers

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Attatch your numbers or markers. You can buy kits, but in this case i made my own.

Attatch Clock Mechanism

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DIY// Farmhouse Clock//Reclaimed Wood

Attatch the clock parts that come in the kit. Hang in the desired location and you're all set!

Happy Building!