Make Your Own

Droplet Clock and

Companion Mirror Project

Droplet Clock and Companion Mirror Project

A wooden clock with a round face and Roman numerals, placed on a wooden stand, with a round mirror reflecting the clock and background.

This two part project combines end grain and long grain turning to create beautiful home accents or heartfelt gifts. Imagine giving a His ‘n Hers wedding or anniversary present or a ‘just because’ gift! These pieces are also easy to make for craft market sales.

The clock, crafted from a single piece of wood with spindle gouges, has two parts. The base features a delicate bead, a neat fillet, and a gentle cove leading to a full bead at the top, with a dip for the clock.

The mirror is made using a small bowl blank and a spindle blank. We used a self-adhesive acrylic mirror for the sample. This simple turn creates a charming mirror to pair with the clock.

You Will Need

Aside from your usual kit (including centre finder etc), you will need most of the kit below. Those marked as optional can be substituted for an alternative technique.

  • A: 165x75mm (6.5x3”) Blank

  • B: 120x25mm (4 3/4”) Blank

  • C: 25x25x120mm (1x1x4 3/4”) Blank

  • D: Woodworm Screw

  • E: 100mm (4”) acrylic mirror

  • F: 50mm (2”) clock (⚡)

  • G: 10mm MDF spacer

  • H: Vernier Calipers (⚡)

  • I: 45mm (1 3/4”) forstner bit (optional)

  • J: 30mm (1 3/16”) forstner bit (optional)

  • K: Drive centre

  • L: Live centre

  • M: Jacobs chuck (optional)

  • N: Spindle roughing gouge

  • O: 1/2” Spindle gouge

  • P: 3/8” Spindle gouge

  • 3/8" Bowl Gouge (not shown)

  • Q: Les Thorne Multi Purpose Tool (optional)

  • R: Diamond parting tool

  • S: Chuck with minimum 2” jaws

  • Abrasives from 120 - 400 grit

  • Colours (optional)

  • Wood Glue

  • Finishes

A collection of woodworking and metalworking tools arranged on a gray grid surface, labeled with letters.

This course contains over 90 minutes of video lessons split across different stages for ease of watching and returning to later.

Turn with Martin as explains each process with his usual level of detail and enthusiasm.

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