REPURPOSING A GRANDMOTHER CLOCK

This grandmother clock is my most recent repurposing project. I started thinking about the idea of worshipping time and it occurred to me that we might be better served by worshipping books and religions that help us live in the present moment. I found this solid walnut clock for $25 on Craigslist, and spent another $50 or so on walnut shelves, stain, and an IKEA light. The hardest part of the project was gutting the clock compartment as the original German builder used glue to attach the internal joists. Grandmother clocks are typically shorter than grandfather clocks and also have a tendency to live longer and use coupons at fast food restaurants.