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Lay two cross boards on top (in the op- posite direction) of the boards you placed together for the clock face. Keep in mind, this is the back of the clock, so put the boards you want as the front face down. Attach the cross boards to every face board with a drill and deck screws (make sure they are the right length). Place screws inside the circle you traced so you’re not sawing through screws, at least one in every face board. Step 3: You are now ready to cut using a good jig saw (with protective eyewear of course). Measure and remark the circle as some shifting could have occurred during the assembly phase. Cutting is easier on the front side of the clock. Step 4: Now the fun and much easier work begins. Depending on your style, sand with a light or heavy grade of sandpaper. Decide whether you want to paint it or leave it natu- ral. A nice middle of the road idea is water- thinned paint in a grey or white for example. Or go all out with color. Step 5: Select your stencils to match your de- sign style, whether that be traditional numbers or a funky Roman numeral. Place numbered

tacked for drawing the circle. Follow the instructions on mounting the clock works on the package and insert batteries. Now find the perfect location to hang it, and watch the time fly by. Mother and daughter team, Pat Wickam and Lindsay Claxton will be showing pallet clocks and other wares at the Spinach Festival in Lenexa, Sept. 8, and the Fleeting Flea at the Round Hill Club in Overland Park, Sept. 20-22. They also have booths at TLC Thrifty Boutique in downtown Overland Park, as well as Nellie and Nico’s and Encore Unique Boutique in Shawnee. ^

stencils carefully. Tack in a center nail, and run string across the circle to help with even place- ment. Secure them with painters tape and use a good stencil brush and the paint of your choice. At this point you can also add a personal touch to the clock with your name, a place of special meaning, a significant date, etc. Seal the deal with polyurethane or wax. Step 6: Your last step is placing the clock works. You can purchase these at Hobby Lobby or Michaels; usually 3/4” works to fit through the thick boards. Before attaching the clock works, you will need to drill a hole in the same place you

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