The Buckingham Grandfather Kit - The Cooper Collection
Proudly named for its designer, John Cooper—Klockit’s New Product
Development Manager, The Cooper Collection is our brand new line of
exclusive grandfather clock kits that can be customized!
Purchase everything separately—wood, grandfather clock movement, dial,
pendulum, weight shell set, and glass. You decide what to buy...and when!
The Cooper Collection blends solid hardwood construction with the most
innovative clock movement mounting system ever designed making each
clock movement incredibly easy to install and maintain.
Additional Features Only Found in the Cooper Collection Clocks:
• Clear grain, kiln dried North American Red Oak for all case parts
• Solid 3⁄4" thick Red Oak Rail & Stile Dial Panel Construction
• Case and Full Length Door made from 13⁄16" thick Red Oak Lumber
• Patent-Pending Movement Mounting System Works in Any Cooper
Collection Clock Case
• Special Placement of the Independent Sound Board for Enhanced
Chime Melody and Hour Strike Acoustics
• Cabinets Sized to run any Mechanical Movement for a full 7-8 Days
• Easy-to-Follow Written & Illustrated Instructions covering Clock Case
Assembly and Movement Setup, Calibration and Installation
The Buckingham Grandfather Kit
The Buckingham Grandfather Kit offers your choice of grandfather mechanical movement, dial, pendulum and weight shell set (each sold separately). The half-round reeded split columns and antique brass hardware offer a timeless look to the beautiful grandfather clock. The clock features a bonnet top with a burl accent and a double molding base.
KIT INCLUDES all wood parts required, pre-cut, factory sanded up to 120 grit and ready for assembly. The kit will also include hinges, door lock, key plate (escutcheon), skeleton key, glass retainer, grill cloth, leg levelers, all required assembly fasteners, pilot drill bits, glue, sandpaper and step by step assembly instructions and supporting assembly illustration booklet. This kit also includes Klockit's patented movement mounting system and plan specifications to build your own optional exterior mount stand out of common lumber.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY & WOOD FINISHING STEPS:
Glue the front frame assembly to the side frame assemblies
Secure the rear top and bottom cleats
Mount the top panel and movement support cleats
Glue and assemble the double base
Mount the clock case assembly into the base assembly
Glue the column end posts and columns to the case assembly
Secure the crown front plate and side returns
Mount the bonnet molding pieces to the case assembly
Pre-mount the hinges and door lock
Assemble the movement mounting system
Stain and finish your clock
Trim and mount the grill cloth to the grill panels
Mount the dial board into place
Install the mechanical movement of your selection
Mount the glass panels and lower raised wood panels
Insert the grill panels and secure the upper/lower case backs
Finished Size: 84 13/32"H x 26 1/2"W x 14 9/16"D
Category and Tools
Clamps
Screwdriver
Hand Drill
Pliers
Square
Tape Measure
Hammer
Awl
Category 5 is described as:
Includes our largest and most elaborate floor clocks.
Generally recommended for those with the ability to work from detailed written and illustrated instructions.
Progressive sub-assembly steps involved before final assembly.
Final assembly and finishing will involve 15-20 hours of working and drying time.
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