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The Bielefeld Clock

Large scroll saw fretwork clock with amber stained glass and lights

 This is a clock for those who really like challenges. It is a large clock full of lavish gothic elements, including tracery windows, balconies and spires.  Once finished you only need to install the clock mechanism with chime and the hands. In spite of being so elaborate, the Bielefeld clock has no particular difficulty in its construction. During the design it was a priority not to include any unnecessary difficulty for the scroller. The clock is designed for 1/4 and 1/8 inches thick wood or 6 and 3 mm. wood, but of course it can be resized at will using other wood thickness. The back of the clock can be left closed or used for compartments. The many windows and fretwork can be covered with contrasting linen or even better with stained glass and illuminated.  Depending on your choice of wood these are the dimensions of the clock: 
 
  Clock height Base height Clock width Base width Clock depth Base depth
1/4 and 1/8 in. wood 41,2 in 3,7 in 30,5 in 36 in 13,5 in 17,2 in
8 and 4 mm. wood 130,8 cm 11,7 cm 96,7 cm 114,6 cm 42,7 cm 54,5 cm
5 and 2,5 mm. wood 81,7 cm 7,3 cm 60,4 cm 71,6 cm 26,7 cm 34 cm
6 and 3 mm. wood 98 cm 8,8 cm 72,5 cm 85,9 cm 32 cm 40,8 cm

 

 

door and balcony of the fretworked clock with amber stained glass and illumination   balconies and dial of the fretwork clock with amber stained glass and lights

  Detail of the entrance and the balcony over the entrance. The doors can be left closed, open or hinged. 

Detail of the upper part with the balconies and a clock insert. A wooden dial is provided in the pattern, with numbers in old German style.

 

wooden gothic windows of the scroll saw clock, with amber stained glass  

 Please note that this pattern is registered and copyrighted. If you would like to have it I offer it for 25 € plus shipping. The pattern is computer made, which provides total precision, and nicely printed for convenient scrolling. Click here to buy this pattern. Write me to info@finescrollsaw.com for any questions.

 

  This picture has been sent by Isaac Arditi from Israel. Isaac has made a small modification to the pattern adding a fence to the base around the clock. His clock is truly impressive.

   This picture has been sent by Angelo Lerma from Italy.

 

 These pictures are courtesy of Martien van der Els from the Netherlands. He has used two very well balanced wood colours obtaining excellent results. In the images below we can see him working on the clock.

 

  This picture has kindly been sent by Emilio López from Madrid, Spain. It shows his magnificent clock made with acetate in different colours. The inner lighting is made with 6 lamps of 3 volts.

  Click on the picture to see a larger size.